Cartridge razor appreciation thread

Discussion in 'Cartridge Razors' started by Darkbulb, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. Jerry-built Hustler

    Jerry-built Hustler Well-Known Member

    The vintage, all-metal Atra handles are the nicest stock handles Gillette made for a cartridge, imo. If you like the way the Vector shaves, you would probably find the Atra a worthy upgrade.
     
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  2. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    I started using a Gillette Fusion Flex Ball Pro-Glide. I like it might take a little getting used to.
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  3. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Thanks! I'm sure I'll have great results.
     
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  4. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    Does that mean I crossed over to the Dark Side too?
     
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  5. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Seems like you and @RaZorBurn123 were on the same ferry :)
     
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  6. engrsaks

    engrsaks Well-Known Member

    Wait......is that you in the video?
     
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  7. engrsaks

    engrsaks Well-Known Member

    Initially, Vector is a flimsy razor. You won't find yourself satisfied with the pivoting. But after a couple of shaves, it becomes pretty solid and a joy to use. :)
     
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  8. engrsaks

    engrsaks Well-Known Member

    Today : Gillette Vector (Atra) with Chinese Vector cartridge
    Brut Shaving Foam (applied with omega syntex) :)
    Rasasi Cool splash AS (Citrus with a hint of wood and vetiver notes), scent is pretty similar to Yardley's Citrus and wood.

    I am beginning to believe, my face and Atra (vector) are made for eachother. I gave this razor every reason (Continuous blade buffing and reckless strokes) to ruin its good impression on me, but it just refused to go harsh on my face. Amazing razor! :happy093:
     
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  9. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I'll be using it for my head shaves, I found these beautiful custom Atra type razors on Etsy for $12. I might get one if the Vector works out for me.
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  10. engrsaks

    engrsaks Well-Known Member

    That is quite a good razor :)
     
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  11. Eeyore

    Eeyore Well-Known Member

    True ... I like the looks of the aluminium Contour handle better than the metal/plastic GII razor. They could just have done with a fixed head for me.
     
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  12. Jerry-built Hustler

    Jerry-built Hustler Well-Known Member

    Not to sound snooty, but I'll point out that the head on that is largely plastic. That doesn't necessarily make it a bad thing, but those not familiar with Atra handles might not pick up on it. Personally, my preference is for the all-metal ones.

    As far as aftermarket Atra handles go, the nicest ones are probably the bespoke Reed Barton handles that came out in the '80s and '90s. I have one, but I honestly wouldn't say I like it better than my '77 stock handle. If you can score a nice vintage stock handle at a reasonable price, it's hard to do better, imo. YMMV, of course.
     
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  13. engrsaks

    engrsaks Well-Known Member

    In my case, nothing beats the atra elite handle :) . Combination of rosewood and gold theme metal is very catchy for the eye. Travel case is compact and good enough to hold cartridges at the back (if I am not wrong).
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  14. Sabre

    Sabre Well-Known Member

    No, the plastic case would break if used for travel.

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  15. Sabre

    Sabre Well-Known Member

    That is a Schick Ultrex/Ultra head...
     
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  16. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    The seller/maker has them as taking Gillette Atra blades, is that correct?
     
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  17. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I'm working on getting a metal head Atra, I'll know in 2 days. If I'm being honest im not willing to spend over $10 for a metal head handle (original Gillette Atra) The only use the razor could possibly see is for my head shaves. Right now I'm using a great razor (Schick I1 injector) I'd like another option. Thanks for the advice! It's important that I know what I'm looking for.
    Kerry
     
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  18. Sabre

    Sabre Well-Known Member

    Schick Ultra and Wilkinson Sword Profile Swivel are all Gillette Atra compatible.
     
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  19. Sabre

    Sabre Well-Known Member

    There are many Atra compatible handles:

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    Dorco TGII
    Schick Ultra/Ultrex/Exacta2/Extra2
    Gillette Vector/Slalom
    Wilkinson Sword Profile mk1/mk2
     
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  20. Sabre

    Sabre Well-Known Member

    Similar aftermarket Schick Ultra handles by Omega and Koh-I-Noor in the background :

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