Problem is you will get a hundred answers and which is "best".
The three razors on my "To buy" list are the Gillette "New", the Muhle R89 Grande and the Merkur "1904".
I'm trying to figure out which one I should get first. Can you guys help me out? I want a razor that is fairly non-aggressive; I'm pretty sure that all of the above razors fit the bill.
The Merkur 1904 OC or Model 41 is in my top four razors, that being said, the NEW is also in my top four. I had weighed some of my razors over the weekend that thread can be found here.
I am not sure my people think that the model 41 is "light", at 65.5 grams and a handle length of 3 inches, it is heavier than 2011 and 2010 Mühle R41's, the Gillette NEW's, or the Gillette Old Types.
My approach to this hobby is to have fun and buy what your eye likes, who care about brand names, how old an item is, or if receives the most amount of buzz.