What is your most used safety razor?

**BrandonP** · 07-31-2012, 05:28 PM

I have an EJ89 that I enjoy but I use my Parker 98R Ultra Heavyweight most often. In fact, I don't know if I've used my EJ more then twice. It is a nice razor but I just love my Parker.

**Smoothy** · 07-31-2012, 05:38 PM

Despite having a few I really like using, I would say that both my Futur and my Red Tip are the ones I use most, in fact significantly more than the rest of 'em.

**Adam R** · 07-31-2012, 05:46 PM

Gillette Fatboy, hands down. I have several other razors that I use, but the Fatboy is my favorite by far.

**ladykate** · 07-31-2012, 05:48 PM

When I use a DE, I use a Red Tip. Tried the others... like the Red Tip the best.

**OldSaw** · 07-31-2012, 06:03 PM

EJ DE89L

Followed very closely by several 40's Superspeeds.

**btg** · 07-31-2012, 06:05 PM

Fatboy. I like the heft and handle thickness.

**warhawk** · 07-31-2012, 06:05 PM

Weber ARC (got it last week)... I'm loving this razor.
Weber DLC
FaTip with Weber Bulldog handle or UFO handle (my favorite OC)
EJ89L

WARHAWK

**sticksgs** · 07-31-2012, 06:11 PM

Allways go back to my Merkur HD.

**skleice** · 07-31-2012, 06:12 PM

Futur....only razor I have

**Parallax** · 07-31-2012, 06:12 PM

I like my Futur best. Only problem is it's cumbersome to adjust. So I usually just leave it set to max. This can be a bit intense at times. Ideally, I would set it down to 2 or 3 for most of my shave and turn it up to 6 for the touch-up passes. For a while, I was using my Fatboy set to 6 (which is like the Futur set to 2 or 3) and then using the Futur at the end. But I really like the heft of the Futur best of all. Some complain about not being able to get under the nose but for me that's not been a problem.

**Qhead** · 07-31-2012, 06:34 PM

Merkur Progress or Cobra classic.

**stuart12dz** · 07-31-2012, 06:46 PM

I usually use a straight, but when pressed for time, a '46-'47 Aristocrat with either Feather or Personna Med Prep blades.

**banditman** · 07-31-2012, 06:54 PM

My Hoffritz Slant razor. It provides the easiest, cleanest shaves without any nicks, cuts weepers or any other unwanted effect.

**michiganlover** · 07-31-2012, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by regularfella

Are you able to get the Trac II blades without the lube strips? It makes my face a gooey mess.

The reason I ask is because I have SEVERE razorburn right now (even with scabbing), and I think I need to use the Trac II until I heal.

Advice?

I have never seen them for sale without the lube strip. It's my understanding though, that they are quite easily removed with a sharp blade; although I haven't tried it myself.

**kosby** · 07-31-2012, 08:10 PM

1. Merker slant/37c
2. Merkur HD

**gus1942** · 07-31-2012, 08:19 PM

39c slant and BWR New with Bullmastiff DE handle

**Mengao** · 07-31-2012, 08:49 PM

Feather AS - Very smooth shaves for everyday uses

**FL shaver** · 07-31-2012, 09:07 PM

Merkur 34C HD

My other razors:
Flare tip Super Speed
EJ DE89L
Gillette Tech
Travel Tech

**Topgumby** · 07-31-2012, 09:13 PM

I have a stupid amount of vintage razors and I cycle through them at random, so I can't say one gets more use than the others. Each one has virtues that I'm still discovering.