What is the best LOOKING safety razor?

I just wish it shaved quite as good as it looks.

 

I think this beauty may have been the influence.....

 

I agree with the Timeless (with OC and grooved cap). I'm partial to "Machine Age" and "Art Deco" styles.
That's why the Stahly Live Blade is pretty cool looking in my book.

 

Yep, I like the retro look of the Stahly. But I still like the Fat Boy (here in two-tone rhodium) and his brother the gold Executive.


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+1 to the Fat Boys Classic good looks. I've been fortunate to find 4 or 5 priced between $5 and $14. All were nickel finish. But not to worry as I'm not hoarding them. Except for the first one they've found new homes. Before I send them on, I like to do a comparison shave to make sure I'm keeping the best one.

 

Look it's all subjective and I shouldn't rain on anybody's Fatboy parade if that's your thing.. But for me, while the Fatboy is handsome it's look broke new ground, squint and it basically looks in its best days like an updated 40s Aristocrat using cheaper materials. And shaves no better than those or the Slim or Black Beauty. To me anyway. Resident Fatboy skeptic here. Sorry I just don't understand the gotta have a Fatboy phenomenon. I'll go now.

 

Wow, nice collection!

 

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I just watched your review.. it's a great looking razor. I have the original DOC. The handle is reminiscent of a ball end tech

 

Theme of the thread is "Best LOOKING" It's a value judgment. Two years ago I didn't know what a FatBoy was. Of all my razors including Gillettes and other DE's, Shick injectors (but not the Bunny), straights, and shavettes, I've enjoyed shaving with this '59 #195 the most. When I look at it, it makes me happy.
I guess I have similar feeling as you when it comes to GEM SE's. I own 3 or 4, and have yet to get a comfortable shave from one. No disrespect to those that do. But cheer up @jmudrick , if you happen across a FatBoy in the wild for a good price, it's easy to let go of if you don't like them, and great trade fodder.

 

Apologies for sidetracking. Let's forget all that, I'll simply opine that I find the 40s Aristocrats the better looking razors among the TTOs. I sold my Fatboy - - it didn't make me happy when I looked at it, it just reminded me I paid more than I should have for a meh shaver- - but if I did find another it would go on ebay in a hearbeat to fund my injector/SE addiction. I might keep the Aristocrat.

 

A lot of good choices here, and I would add that as far as TTO's go, the Fatboy and Executive are tops on my list. I also like the Cobra Classic looks as it's very sleek looking. But I would like to add the following, either the Bostonian or New Standard models would be my choice for vintage three piece razors. And the Claymore single edge for a modern one with it's nice and smooth clean lines.

 

Timeless scalloped on pineapple handle

 

Who can argue with this!!! Whatever else appears in this thread, and there are some incredible entries, this one will have to be in the Top Tier of the Finest!

 

Most definitely...Ahh, imitation is the sincerest form of compliment. ..I believe there was even a '60's TV show that borrow the PAL's profile for a Space Craft.....

 

You're certainly not mistaken that the Aristocrats (and I'll throw in Presidents, Diplomats, and Executives) are exceptionally good looking razors. I think the Fatboy craze comes from the fact that they're reasonably hard to find, yet they are not so unobtainable that you hesitate to use it to shave, they do shave VERY well. Plus, being an Adjustable, it's like having 9 razors in one.
The GEM's, in my opinion, are a forgotten treasure. Mine shave very smoothly, but I can understand how someone may not be comfortable with them - especially the Micromatic Open Comb. That thing is a beast.


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Exactly. And thanks for watching!


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There were 111 Fatboys for sale on eBay when I checked a couple days ago. Including an Executive offered at $399 and ten or so standard FB at $175+. Not remotely hard to find, cased or uncased. Indeed, many fewer Red Tips or Black Beauties or Pre War Techs. .. It's a long list of more scarce razors selling for lower prices even in the Gillette world, it's certainly not an issue of scarcity. And though they are of course nice shavers, whether they are superior to the Slim or Black Beauty is a matter of opinion. My most recent perusal of forum comments showed the Slim preferred by a majority. I preferred my Slim. The Fatboy is better looking, but it's forum generated demand for a not uncommon razor which has led to speculation and price inflation.

Anyway, back on track of the GEM and Ever Ready razors the real looker has to be the Streamline. Wish I had one.

 

Ill vote for the original Darwin Deluxe, a piece of unobtainium that tops my wish list: