Butterfly vs three piece

Which type and why what is the actual pros and cons ? Ive had a butterfly get stuck on me because i put it up without drying thats the only problem I've had but i would like to know what other peoples experiences are with the two


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I have many of both. Never had an issue with any of 'em, therefore I see no pros or cons. I don't have a preference.
There are some who don't like either, but prefer SEs.
It all comes down to what YOU like.

 

Only obvious advantage to butterfly/TTO is speed and relative ease of loading, but the advantage is negligible.

 

I have both...and use both, get a great shave from both. But generally I prefer a 3-piece. No particular reason.

 

I like them both. The 3 piece has the added advantage of being able to use different handles. Can't do that with a butterfly.

 

I also have both. I like my Super Adjustable 109 and my NEW SC. I've not as of yet run into any TTO issues. Proper maintenance should negate any problems.
@swarden43, see a active thread post. I'll try and refrain for the rest of today. No promises tomorrow though. Boredom does funny things to my brain.

 

Butterfly/TTO/Twist To Open. To clear up any confusion.
If your TTO seized up, while put up wet, it was probably because it hadn't been rinsed properly, many times in the past, and there was an accumulation of soap residue that dried up. If you have that problem again, just pour some almost boiling water into a Pyrex container, and add a liberal amount of Dawn or Palmolive, then soak the razor for a couple of hours. It should work after that. Then scrub with a toothbrush.

 

Butterflies are more convenient, especially if I decide to change the blade in the middle of a shave, when my hands are soapy. I have far too many different razors. But as of today (or at least this hour) my favorites are the Star DE 3 piece and the Red Tip SS. For a vey mild razor, I like the 40's SS without notch and the old plastic Clix or Simplex. The later 2 are both 3 piece.. I do find myself gravitating toward TTOs.

 

I keep a jar of rubbing alcohol on my razor shelf. A dip and a shake usually get the blade and holder clean of soap scum.

 

Both are cool to me.

But if i were to travel, i wouldn't want my tto's pressed into a stack of luggage. Small issue, but id be happier with a three piece packed.

I like both.

 

Not the same, on gunked up razors. A good hot soapy bath will clean deeper than you think. Give it a try, on one of your razors you've used a long while. See what crud comes out. I've tried alcohol on old gunked up razors, it didn't do near as much as the hot soapy water.

 

I have both and like both. I prefer the butterfly only because it is an adjustable, not because of how it opens. I would be just as happy with something like a Rockwell 6S since it is also adjustable.

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My TTOs are adjustable most of the time I keep them on the mild side. My three piece razors are mild to aggressive and I don't use them much. Mainly I like the ease of blade replacement of the TTO without taking the razor apart.maybe I need to revisit my DE89.


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I like the convenience of a TTO, but I find that most 3 piece razors have slimmer heads that make it easier to shave around the nose. It's not that much of a difference for me.

 

I would. Love my DE89. Was my first DE after I started with a VDH. Paired up with a Shark blade, she gives great shaves.

 

I prefer 2 and 3 piece razors to TTOs. I just feel that blade is held more securely... but it could just be in my head. I also prefer the slimmer head.

 

I really don't prefer one over the other, except my Fatboy which can cover mild to aggressive. They all give great shaves with the right blade and would feel comfortable using any razor on any given day. Guess it's why I like to rotate my razors, just grab what I feel like using on a certain day.