We see many guys trying to try wet shaving on a tight budget. Given the economy, we're seeing more now than in the past. In order to help all these guys out, I'd like to ask: What is the cheapest newly manufactured razor you feel is worthy of a being a daily shaver? I don't personally own a newly manufactured razor, but plan to get a Weishi soon. Do you find Weishi's any good? Ming-Shi? Lord Tech? Lord Click? Let's hear your opinion.
For me, the Lord Razor works fine. It's not my favorite, but if it was all I had it would work. I guess mine is the Tech, because it isn't plastic like the Click. It was a whole $7 or so.
+1. The all aluminum Tech knockoff made by Lord is quite good, although light. I got mine as one of a set of razors- so I don't know how much they sell for but I think it's less than $10.
I dont use it daily but the Wilkinson DE is a great razor.I always get amazed of how well performs but I like shorter handles.
Here in Spain you can buy it locally but I also have found it in some ebay shops(sellers) Around 5 euros its is normal price.
Personal opinion: I don't think the cost of the razor has anything to do with it. I would chose a cheaper Lord over a clasic Super speed if Iwas certain that the Lord shaved as well as the Super Speed. Of couse that's my opinion.
I have been using an inexpensive Gillette Sterling for a while (costs $5 at TSD store - http://www.theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=154) and I don't really have any complaints save for its weight. I plan to continue using it in rotation with my soon to be acquired Parker 91R by replacing its plastic handle with the Parker's metal handle.
Gillette Sterling head on a Parker Hey that's my copyright :mad: Thats what I use for a Travel Razor and the Sterling head is a "Tech" design and makes an ultrasmooth shaver and coupled with a Parker head its awesomeness shines out
Yes, though I think a $5 razor head and a $22 razor handle is really a $27 razor. Might as well go for a Merkur at that price. Plus, what do you do with a Sterling handle with a Parker head? I had forgot about the Sterling to be honest. How agressive is it?
Only "cheap" razor I have is a feather portable. It is a nice little razor and I keep it in my travel kit. For every now and then shaves it is fine. But I have large hands and that is a tiny handle. I do have the bug to try the Sterling and the Lord Tech. I have always been interested in some of the Parkers as well.. but those don't fall in cheap end anymore...
I know you said newly manufactured razor but I've got $4 Gems that will shave circles around any $50 Merkur out there. BTW, the upcoming issue of ATG magazine will contain an article about starting out on a budget. I know the guy that wrote that article really well, I even wear his hats and shoes every day. In fact, were such good buds, he often looks at me from the other side of the mirror whilst I'm shaving
Not an aggressive razor, the Sterling is quite gentle and smooth. If you have a really heavy beard then you may not like it but if you don't, then pair it up with a good sharp blade and it does the job wonderfully.
You can buy the Wilkinson classic in pharmacies here in the UK, like Boots. I believe it is the same as the Treet razor.
The Sterling head is a tech head by design and compared to a Merkur HD it is a very gentle shaver. It is more like the SS I have... And the Parker handles yoy are referring to and the ones I picked up are not exacly 22$ when I picked them up. Ummm.... Let me not share the price
I have a Lord Smart razor that I use often. Has a long plastic handle but the rest is nice and it shaves very well.
We have 2 of the Weishi's in the house for my sons, I have used them, and paired with a good blade they are fine shavers. They don't get used a whole lot now, since I bought them those to use my collection has grown quiet a bit and they are allowed to use anything in it, so the Weishi's don't see much action. Now I know this will be blasphemy, but I have used the Dorco PL-510 I purchased from the TSD store, and I got great shaves with it. I bought it after another forum member used it for "Shaving on the Cheap Week" and posted a review about it. If someone was truly on a budget, and was trying to make every penny count, then the PL-510 would be a fine choice at the low price point.
I'm quite happy with metallic Lord razor (aluminium handle), but I could not stand the plastic Wilkinson/Treet. Altogether, IMO the Lord is not much worse than a Merkur 33c. Just a bit worse...
I'm more of a vintage guy, but I've got a TTO Ming Shi that is quite acceptable (it was a gift so I don't know the price, but I am reliably informed that it was negligible) It's very mild. I also have a three piece Parker 90R modelled on the Gillette Improved that is insanely aggressive, and really nice to shave with once you get the hang of it. That one cost me $7.50 which I would venture to guess is less than the Ming Shi. goshawk
