Should I try a 2 or 3 piece DE Razor (vs my trusty TTO/Butterfly 1 piece)

Cal · Nov 29, 2015

DE Razors

Having only used 1 piece TTO/Butterfly razors, I have a query about the two and three piece varieties:

Do they normally remain clamped shut during a shave? (I hope that makes sense.) :blushing:

The reason I ask is that I live in a very hard water area. So when I rinse my TTO in the sink during a shave, I open it up a little so all the gunk gets washed off.

I'd like to try two or three piece razors (RAD, you know), but am guessing it might not be so good in a hard water area. :blink:

BSAGuy · Nov 29, 2015

2-3 piece razors do remain closed during a shave if you tighten them down. If you felt need to loosen for rinsing, that will work fine.

Don't let hard water hold you back.

captp · Nov 29, 2015

Should you buy it has nothing to do with it. Need is everything, and if RAD is setting in, then you do NEED

WarrenB · Nov 29, 2015

We have fairly hard water here in London, I just keep mine clamped together and just rinse them after each shave and they are fine.
I do take them apart and give them a quick going over with a toothbrush after a week or so just get to the little bits the rinsing might not get out and to bring the shine back.

PMT · Nov 29, 2015

BSAGuy said:
2-3 piece razors do remain closed during a shave if you tighten them down. If you felt need to loosen for rinsing, that will work fine.

Don't let hard water hold you back.

This!

alex2363 · Nov 29, 2015

1Cal said:
DE Razors

Having only used 1 piece TTO/Butterfly razors, I have a query about the two and three piece varieties:

Do they normally remain clamped shut during a shave? (I hope that makes sense.)

The reason I ask is that I live in a very hard water area. So when I rinse my TTO in the sink during a shave, I open it up a little so all the gunk gets washed off.

I'd like to try two or three piece razors (RAD, you know), but am guessing it might not be so good in a hard water area.

If that was the case then half of B&B members wouldn't own these....go ahead and buy with confidence.

xxvaleria · Nov 29, 2015

I've never had a problem with a three-piece razor coming open, and I sometimes loosen it to rinse, too. I live in an extremely hard water area and it has never affected my razor--just my lather.

Cal · Nov 29, 2015

Wow!

Thank you for all your responses guys, much appreciated... which brings up the NEXT question:

Would you recommend any 2 and 3 piece razors for me please? My preference would be with a short, thick, heavy handle (and not too expensive).

xxvaleria · Nov 29, 2015

Since you're in the UK, you have access to a truly excellent razor--the Edwin Jagger DE89. They are a very smooth, comfortable, and efficient razor and the build quality is splendid.

_Brad · Nov 29, 2015

I'd suggest trying an open comb. I'm a convert after trying the Gillette NEW and Old Type. The really nice thing for me is that I can see in the lather how my angle is. I don't know what kind of vintage razors can be found locally for you, but I'd have a look at your eBay.

stoop · Nov 29, 2015

_Brad said:
I'd suggest trying an open comb. I'm a convert after trying the Gillette NEW and Old Type. The really nice thing for me is that I can see in the lather how my angle is. I don't know what kind of vintage razors can be found locally for you, but I'd have a look at your eBay.

+1 for open combs, especially since you're already used to wetshaving. Lots of good choices out there.

Cal · Nov 30, 2015

xxvaleria said:
Since you're in the UK, you have access to a truly excellent razor--the Edwin Jagger DE89. They are a very smooth, comfortable, and efficient razor and the build quality is splendid.

Thank you Steve. :001_smile

I'll check out the Edwin Jagger website.

_Brad said:
I'd suggest trying an open comb. I'm a convert after trying the Gillette NEW and Old Type. The really nice thing for me is that I can see in the lather how my angle is. I don't know what kind of vintage razors can be found locally for you, but I'd have a look at your eBay.

Thank you Brad. :001_smile

eBay here I come.

stoop said:
+1 for open combs, especially since you're already used to wetshaving. Lots of good choices out there.

Thank you stoop. :001_smile

I must admit I thought open combs were a bit of a rarity... till now!

Well guys, I know I asked for it, but I think the only problem I have now is too much information! I suspect this is going to keep me browsing for a l-o-n-g time. I can already feel my pockets emptying just thinking about it! :blink:

Cumberland Sausage · Nov 30, 2015

The Gillette Old and New razors are excellent, but the only problem with them from your point of view is that most have relatively thin and light handles. I rather like the variety this gives, but if you are set on a heavy handle then you could buy a stainless steel one from one of several sources, at relatively low cost. A guy who sells on ebay as windrose does some good ones.

Raissermesser · Nov 30, 2015

I have hard water, and no problems with my three-piece razors. I never loosen them to rinse.

Raissermesser · Nov 30, 2015

xxvaleria said:
Since you're in the UK, you have access to a truly excellent razor--the Edwin Jagger DE89. They are a very smooth, comfortable, and efficient razor and the build quality is splendid.

+1

MpMinNY · Nov 30, 2015

I loosen my 3 piece on the final wash-up when I am done shaving. I run it under hot water for about a half minute. I've never had to open it during the shave. I just wiggle it in the basin water and the whiskers and cream come out. Even if I've gone three days on a weekend (longer whiskers), I've never had a problem with a 3 piece during the shave. (Muhle R89).

Mischief · Nov 30, 2015

Any razor have to be loosened to rinse out if you have your lather too dry! Dry lather will clog up a razor as fast as eating two pounds of cheese will a human.
But, under ordinary circumstances they do not.

Cal · Dec 1, 2015

Cumberland Sausage said:
The Gillette Old and New razors are excellent, but the only problem with them from your point of view is that most have relatively thin and light handles. I rather like the variety this gives, but if you are set on a heavy handle then you could buy a stainless steel one from one of several sources, at relatively low cost. A guy who sells on ebay as windrose does some good ones.

Thank you CS. :001_smile

I've put the Windrose SS Handles on my eBay Watch list. :w00t:

Cal · Dec 1, 2015

Raissermesser said:
I have hard water, and no problems with my three-piece razors. I never loosen them to rinse.

The water where I'm at is not only disgusting but uber-hard. You could stand a spoon up in it.
You wouldn't believe the state of the sink after a shave. :censored:

Cal · Dec 1, 2015

Mischief said:
Any razor have to be loosened to rinse out if you have your lather too dry! Dry lather will clog up a razor as fast as eating two pounds of cheese will a human.

Thanks for pointing that out Mischief. :thumbup1:

I hadn't even thought about that. But thinking back to lather play with different brushes and such, you're so right (the better/creamier the lather, the less clogging).

Mischief said:
But, under ordinary circumstances they do not.

As noted in my reply to Raissermesser the water where I'm at isn't ordinary, unfortunately. :001_rolle

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