What is your preferred shaving tool?

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by Rusty blade, Jan 8, 2017.

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What is your preferred shaving tool?

  1. Cartridge

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. DE

    30 vote(s)
    57.7%

  3. SE

    5 vote(s)
    9.6%

  4. SR

    5 vote(s)
    9.6%

  5. Combination

    10 vote(s)
    19.2%

  6. None of the above...I have a beard

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Other (describe)

    2 vote(s)
    3.8%
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  1. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Actually works.
     
    Bama Samurai, Jan 18, 2017
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  2. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    So I understand from yesterday's postings
     
    RetLEO-07, Jan 18, 2017
    #62
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  3. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

    Moderator Article Team
    You are welcome to try out my IBC razor anytime you want.
     
    PLANofMAN, Jan 18, 2017
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  4. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Being built to receive 37mm 1/2DE, 38mm injector, 50mm Feather type (?) and the even longer 57mm hair shaper blades? They have my shavettes shopping attention. Does that round knob on the side of the blade holder get in the way while shaving?
     
    RyX, Jan 18, 2017
    #64
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  5. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    It is an awesome razor.
     
    PickledNorthern, Jan 18, 2017
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  6. Carbide Mike

    Carbide Mike 9 Lives

    If you do, may I suggest a Luxor pro notched shavette. It has guards at the end of the blade, so the blade is flush, much like a cartridge razor. IMHO , it is a great shavette to start out with. One can haphazardly swipe around , without the edges nicking. It is inexpensive, well built for where it is made, and takes many blades. As you gain your technique, you can also set blade for more exposure. Atlanta barber, and Lee's razors carries them. Just make sure it's notched. They make a un-notched version as well. KIMG0031.jpg
     
    Carbide Mike, Jan 19, 2017
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  7. Carbide Mike

    Carbide Mike 9 Lives

    Thank You. I will PM you
     
    Carbide Mike, Jan 19, 2017
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  8. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    From the photo it looks like the blade is shorter that the parts that hold it. Nice design. Having stuck myself with both a square point straight and a shavette I appreciate the safety feature.
    Last two times I loaded a fresh blade in my Weck I used a simple trick I learned from Jared @PickledNorthern . Using a sharpening stone it's simple to mute the heel & toe of the blade. A couple gentle swipes on the blade corner keeps me from poking myself.
     
    RyX, Jan 19, 2017
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  9. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    In all fairness, I read about it here. Not sure whose idea tho. It does help, to be sure.
     
    PickledNorthern, Jan 19, 2017
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  10. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Until someone steps up and claims it, I'm gonna call it
    The PickledNorthern Shavette Training Wheels Method © . ;)
     
    RyX, Jan 19, 2017
    #70
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  11. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    It takes "mini hair shaper blades," which we know as Schick injector blades. It also takes half DE, and Feather Artist Club blades. It does NOT take the full size (Weck type) hair shaper blades.

    The knob does not get in the way.
     
    PLANofMAN, Jan 19, 2017
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  12. Joe Ingal

    Joe Ingal Member

    That's what I hear.
     
    Joe Ingal, Jan 22, 2017
    #72
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  13. Joe Ingal

    Joe Ingal Member

    I chose to go with the SE and I'm glad I did. That's enough of a challenge for me. :happy088:
     
    Joe Ingal, Jan 22, 2017
    #73
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  14. SharptoothC

    SharptoothC I bite..........

    Mine, in order of preference, favorite to least:

    Magic Shavette
    CJB Kamisori
    Weck Sextoblade
    GEM 1912 Damaskeene
    GEM 1912
    RazoRock German 37 slant
    Schick G1
    Samurai Shavette
    Gillette Slim
    Feather AC SS Kamisori
    Merkur 34c
    Sally's Beauty Supply "Grim Weeper" DE (the only one I really dislike - the rest are all in rotation and supply a good shave, but vary in enjoyability)



    Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
     
    SharptoothC, Feb 8, 2017
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  15. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    I like the way @SharptoothC set that post up. It is probably worthy of its own thread. (Another iteration of the "list your favorite razors" theme.)
     
    PickledNorthern, Feb 8, 2017
    #75
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  16. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    I'm in if it starts.
     
    RetLEO-07, Feb 8, 2017
    #76
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  17. Joe Ingal

    Joe Ingal Member

    You have a nice collection of razors. My favorite DE is the Merkur 34.
     
    Joe Ingal, Feb 8, 2017
    #77
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    de all the way,same as my dad and grandfathers,so far gillettes.
     
    brit, Feb 8, 2017
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