Almost all of the light handles are just a pipe, so it does not matter how long the screw is.
In the market for a mild and agile new production oc.
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Buy a Merkur Open Comb baseplate and use it with a Jagger top and handle. http://www.techichishave.com/all-products/merkur-bottom-plate-open-comb.html
I know they are expensive, but you can sell the handle to defray the head cost.
Merkur 1904 with a Weber bulldog handle is a mild OC with nice weight and form factor.
but i like the same setup with a prewar Tech head better.
Fatip head also works on the Weber handle, is available in nickle, but is a lot more aggro.
but i like the same setup with a prewar Tech head better.
Fatip head also works on the Weber handle, is available in nickle, but is a lot more aggro.
Shave craft 101. Only one side is OC, but it's a much smoother OC than the 1904.
If your willing to go a little more aggressive, RazoRock makes very reasonably priced OC with a few different handle options within your budget.
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I received my Merkur 15c today and I am impressed by the appearance of quality. I can not find any flaws in the plating and the engravings and knurling are nice and sharp. Time will tell if it holds up long enough. I do not expect it to outlast my all brass Tech but does it really need to? The Tech will probably outlast me.
I look forward to tomorrow's shave. Then again...I usually do!
I look forward to tomorrow's shave. Then again...I usually do!
Good luck with your shave!
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I used it this morning and it was a wonderful shave.
I loaded it with a Derby as that blade works well for me in most razors and gives just a little more feedback. The angle was very easy to find and I did my usual 2 pass shave with gentle repetitive strokes here and there. For me it was every bit as efficient as my Tech but worked better in my trouble spots near the edges of my mouth.
One shave in but it feels like a keeper!
I loaded it with a Derby as that blade works well for me in most razors and gives just a little more feedback. The angle was very easy to find and I did my usual 2 pass shave with gentle repetitive strokes here and there. For me it was every bit as efficient as my Tech but worked better in my trouble spots near the edges of my mouth.
One shave in but it feels like a keeper!
Nice! It is a fantastic razor of one does not care for BBS!
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I do not like to declare bbs but now, about 5 hours after the shave, I still do not feel any stubble when rubbing atg for the biggest part of my face. There is just a hint of stubble under the jawline which I am confident to be within the reach of this marvel.
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