Ya know after having tried a number of different (and usually more expensive) razors I have to agree: My two favorites are the Maggard V3 and V3a. I'm kinda shocked, actually.
What non adjustable razor should I buy?
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Ya know after having tried a number of different (and usually more expensive) razors I have to agree: My two favorites are the Maggard V3 and V3a. I'm kinda shocked, actually.
Now that I've tried most of them I'm going to suggest a Gillette Old Type open comb razor. I've found it to be a little aggressive but not in a bad way. It gives me the best shave of my collection of vintage razors. So if you are only buying one, I'd suggest that one.
I have both a 34C and a Red Tip in regular rotation. They're quite different, but essentially the 34C is a bit milder than the Red Tip.
They're complimentary. I would tend to use a 34C when I shaved the day before and the Red Tip when I haven't. Neither are particularly expensive, so I'd second others' recommendations to buy both.
What settings do you typically use on the 3 adjustables you have, and what is your typical routine (how many passes and in which directions)? I have all 3, so based on how you typically use them, I'd be happy to make a suggestion.
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i use #3 on my Futur and my Mergress and i use #4 on my Gillette Slim Adjustable. spent a few weeks playing with the adjustments to get up to what i thought was a great shave on each. however, i stopped at the above settings because the result was great, but i may kick each up one just to experiment. as of now, i've been using each razor through one blade (4-5 shaves) and then change blades and razors so i only have one blade in one razor at a time to avoid corrosion. i used to do 3 passes, but found that the XTG didn't make any difference, so i do the WTG followed by the ATG. my beard is medium which also helps. any thoughts?
there's always a plan B
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I'm thinking Red Tip or NEW.
I love my Red Tip, and I can't recommend them enough!
First off the FatBoy is really not very much like the Slim in my opinion. Secondly, a Red Tip is a fantastic shaver. Thirdly, I think a '48-'50 NDC Super Speed might be the best razor ever made.
Don't expect anyone here to discourage you from purchasing anything! 
Personally, I would start with the 34C, but you may as well add the Red Tip and Fat Boy (as you will eventually)!
Personally, I would start with the 34C, but you may as well add the Red Tip and Fat Boy (as you will eventually)!
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I would start with a 48-50 TTO, Aristocrat, Superspeed, or Milord.
Then get a 41-47 TTO, Aristocrat, Superspeed, Milord, or Ranger Tech.
Then I would get a '51+ TTO, Aristocrat, Superspeed, Redtip, Bluetip, Blacktip.
In that order...
I prefer the weight of the Aristocrats and Redtip, they weigh about the same as the Slim.
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I recommend the Merkur 34C HD... it is smooth and forgiving, with a Feather or Astra blade it is a bit more angry, but still smooth
Everybody should own at least one Super Speed.
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