Want to get a Father's Day gift.

Discussion in 'Want To Buy' started by ZackPomerleau, May 21, 2012.

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  1. ZackPomerleau

    ZackPomerleau Active Member

    Hey guys, just started using a double edged razor and want to get my Dad one (along with a second for myself). I was hoping to find some inexpensive ones with the butterfly top so it is very easy to load. I can't spend incredible amounts, but am willing to do some cleaning if needed. It'd be awesome if I could possibly get an old Gillette or something like that, but I could make do with anything. I just want to get him something nice, and then I would love a secondary one for myself. If anyone has multiples, combined sales would be great! I can pay via PayPal or any other means, but would prefer PayPal for the safety reasons. I am new on this site but can give you my e-Bay page as a reference of my buying experience. Thank you!


    Sincerely,
    Zack.
     
    ZackPomerleau, May 21, 2012
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  2. blanka

    blanka I will not eat my shaving products. Promise.

    I'll look and see what I have stored away. Might have a decent spare 1949 Super Speed. Otherwise, if you want to get him something new and inexpensive, Parker makes decent butterfly style razors.
     
    blanka, May 21, 2012
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  3. ZackPomerleau

    ZackPomerleau Active Member

    Thanks! New or old doesn't matter, but it seems like those old Gillette's are worthy of their price and are time tested.
     
    ZackPomerleau, May 21, 2012
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  4. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    I believe I have a Gillette Red Tip Super Speed and a Gillette Slim, if those interest you.
     
    Queen of Blades, May 21, 2012
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  5. ZackPomerleau

    ZackPomerleau Active Member

    I don't know too much about them, would they be good for beginners?
     
    ZackPomerleau, May 21, 2012
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  6. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    :o I'm not a Razor Enthusiast. I can't answer that question.

    Maybe one of the Razor Enthusiasts will come along and help us.
     
    Queen of Blades, May 21, 2012
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  7. Neolithium

    Neolithium I am Canadian, eh

    The slim would be excellent for beginners, the red tip is ok, but a touch more aggressive than the other vintage Gillette options - however it's still not a face shredder.
     
    Neolithium, May 21, 2012
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  8. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    +1 on that. The red tip "encourages" technique discipline. I wish I'd had one as a starter razor. Gillette marketed them as "heavy" for people with heavier, thicker, or coarser beards.

    As for you, Joanna, you've probably forgotten more about razors than I've learned in all my years of wet shaving.
     
    PLANofMAN, May 24, 2012
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  9. Sunflake

    Sunflake Well-Known Member

    The red tip was my gift to my brother last Christmas, his first DE and he absolutely loves it. If your worried about too aggressive you could try a blue tip. I'd vote for the red though if for no other reason the handle is way better looking LOL:)
     
    Sunflake, May 24, 2012
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  10. Ryan B

    Ryan B Knight of the Soapocracy

    I have a Parker 99r razor I would be willing to part ways with. It's a bit on the heavy side, but it's a very decent razor. I've only used it a few times and just don't like the feel of it. Message me with your details and we can talk about price in the meantime.
     
    Ryan B, May 31, 2012
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