best trac II handle?

**mars** · 03-06-2012, 09:06 AM

So, I use generic trac II blades when I travel or am in a rush. I have a gorgeous chrome handle, but it is weighted all wrong. It is very heavy at the base as opposed to the head which makes shaving very awkward.

Can anyone suggest a nicely balanced attractive handle for Trac II blades?

thanks

**HoosierTrooper** · 03-06-2012, 09:08 AM

I don't know if it qualifies as attractive, but the Personna Bump Fighter handle is very good. Heavier that the Gillette Trac II and it has a nice rubber coating for grip.

**kingfisher** · 03-06-2012, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by HoosierTrooper

I don't know if it qualifies as attractive, but the Personna Bump Fighter handle is very good. Heavier that the Gillette Trac II and it has a nice rubber coating for grip.

+1. Not particularly pretty, but a great, great handle.

**Cities** · 03-06-2012, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

+1. Not particularly pretty, but a great, great handle.

And quite affordable too.

**michiganlover** · 03-06-2012, 09:55 AM

I have an Omega Trac II handle that I quite like. Metal head, and some sort of plastic composite (made to look like wood) handle. I bought it off of Ebay from a seller named Alphamart. It costs about $15 shipped. Here is a link to two models that they sell:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-GOLD-M...item2a1a905cfc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-GOLD-M...item27c456c5c8

**jazzguy** · 03-06-2012, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by HoosierTrooper

I don't know if it qualifies as attractive, but the Personna Bump Fighter handle is very good. Heavier that the Gillette Trac II and it has a nice rubber coating for grip.

+1

**mars** · 03-06-2012, 10:30 AM

thanks, all. where do you find the bump fighter handle, wallyworld?

**masonjarjar** · 03-06-2012, 10:45 AM

Been using the Bump Fighter w/ Personnas, then Wilkinson cartridges for years now.. the angle is a little wider than the regular old TracII handle however. And unfortunately, I did not find them at the Wal Mart the last few times I was there... so I'm not sure if they stopped carrying them or not.. may have to buy online..

**michiganlover** · 03-06-2012, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by mars

thanks, all. where do you find the bump fighter handle, wallyworld?

Yes, but only certain Walmarts. The item is specifically marketed towards African American men (the actual Bump Fighter cartridges have a guard on them that prevents a close shave, thus preventing ingrowns), so it's unlikely to be stocked if your area doesn't have a significant African American population. Also, the item might be stocked among the regular shaving items, or it might be stocked among the ethnic items (as it is at my Walmart).

**kingfisher** · 03-06-2012, 01:20 PM

My local Walmart no longer carries the handle.

**ZJ68** · 03-06-2012, 01:42 PM

CVS carries the Bump Fighter razors.

**jbradley** · 03-06-2012, 01:48 PM

Walgreens has them also. I think I saw them in Rite-Aid as well.
Johnnie

**vegaskid74** · 03-06-2012, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by michiganlover

Yes, but only certain Walmarts. The item is specifically marketed towards African American men (the actual Bump Fighter cartridges have a guard on them that prevents a close shave, thus preventing ingrowns), so it's unlikely to be stocked if your area doesn't have a significant African American population. Also, the item might be stocked among the regular shaving items, or it might be stocked among the ethnic items (as it is at my Walmart).

+1. I looked several times at my local Walmart with no success, but then I checked the website and it said the store carried it. I went back, described it to an employee, and was directed to the aisle containing ethnic items. I'm not sure which was more unexpected, a razor that was 7 aisles away from all other shaving gear, or a Walmart associate that was actually able to offer helpful information.

**The Kiwi** · 03-06-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by masonjarjar

Been using the Bump Fighter w/ Personnas, then Wilkinson cartridges for years now.. the angle is a little wider than the regular old TracII handle however. And unfortunately, I did not find them at the Wal Mart the last few times I was there... so I'm not sure if they stopped carrying them or not.. may have to buy online..

Walmart moved the Bump Fighters into an Ethnic concentration, around the corner from the shaving aisle, and they are balanced very nicely.