I was thinking either the HTGAM symmetry or the Parker 26c? I want to keep it cheap because I'm planning on buying an ATT around christmas time.
Good open comb?
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Do you want to keep it modern? If you're willing to go vintage, open combs don't really get any better than the Gillette NEWs, either long comb or short comb. i'm partial to the SC but either is a great razor. And they can be found for pretty cheap.
Depending on how aggressive you want it to be, the Merkur 1904 is a good choice as well.
+1 Gillette New Long Comb is the arguably the best razor ever made.
+1 for the Gilette NEW's, short or long comb. Great to have in rotation, just pick up a user grade.
Just get the ATT, R2 is my daily shaver and I never even think about other razors anymore.
Agree with Edgar
. for the money a NEW (or I'll add
a New Improved or even New DeLuxe) are great options!
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I'm waiting till christmas to get the ATT set. I just want a nice cheap open comb that isn't crazy aggressive so I can get some practice in.
The Parker 26C isn't very aggressive, in fact it appears to be pretty mild for an open comb. I have only had mine a couple of days and am still dialing it in. It is a nice, heavy and a smooth shaver.
As far as that goes can't go wrong with the NEW either. Both great choices.
As far as that goes can't go wrong with the NEW either. Both great choices.
Trust me (and the guys above). The Gillette NEW would be an excellent choice.
This little razor is unbelievable.
This little razor is unbelievable.
+1...
I also love my Gillette Old Type OC's. They're all great shavers!
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Where do you buy the gillette news?
Either on the BST on B&B, Esty, eBay, or goodwill online. You might be lucky if you hit an antique shop and ask if they have razors for you to look at.
The NEW.
I forgot to mention also that my son has the 26c and he really likes it, even above his 40's style SS. I haven't shaved with it but it seems like a good solid razor. Either the NEW or the 26c will do you well I think. But I still favor the NEW SC.
The Razorock Jaws is a good cheap open comb as well. Someone else mentioned the Merkur 1904 which is a good little cheap shaver. If you got the money and aren't afraid of something to agressice then a Muhle R41 is hard to beat. Great quality and finish and is my go to shaver
I have the Symmetry. Nicely finished, nice weight, good shave. I find myself using this inexpensive razor more often than I had originally expected.
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