Your Favorite Cartridge Razor?

Sensor. I've used it since it came out (15 years?). At the moment, it's reserved for travel shaving!

 

Sensor was the last one I used prior to using DEs.. Not that bad..

 

I still find that my old Mach 3 will do in a pinch, when I'm in a real hurry. The M3 was definitely an improvement over the Atra that I used for a long time, but there are many cartridge razors I never tried that are probably better.

 

In the USA, it goes by the name Tracer, Tracer FX, or FX Diamond. And it's probably my favorite cartridge razor. I like that the cartridges are very thin. And rather than having pivoting blades, the whole cartridge flexes around the skin.

It's gotten very hard to find now in the US, what with the shelf space now taken up by the Quattro and Fusion.

 

I use the Schick Extreme 3 for my head on a regular basis. two passes-ATG first, then WTG and some blade buffing leaves a smooth, kissable dome.

Using a DE on my head is out of the question-no flex,plus my head is much too round for success with one.


Marty

 

I used the sensor and the Mach III both not bad, but haven't touched them in almost 2 years. The main reason for switching to a D/E was the cost and now i only use a straight mostly because i like the up keep! it gives me something to do.

 

Thanks Joanna

 

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Ever since I discovered the Parker 22R and the Dovo Bismarck, it's against my policy to even THINK of using a cartridge razor. I must say however, I was getting good shaves when I used a Sensor Excel. The Quattro was lousy, at least for me, the M3 Turbo wasn't too much better, and I never did try the Fusion. I did a short stint with the regular Mach 3, which I hated.

 

Trac II. I tried all the new ones over the years, but always ended up back with my trusty Trac II. I haven't used the Trac II in over a year since I started proper shaving though.

Jordan

 

I LOVE my Gillette Sensor (not Excel), and it's my goto one when I'm not using a DE. I've fallen in like (not quite love yet) with the Sensor3, I'll have to admit. Used to love the Mach3 (not Turbo) for a period of time. Schick Quattro and Quattro Power -- eh, take it or leave it, but wouldn't dish out the loonies to buy more blades.

Cheers,
Jimmy.

 

Gillette Sensor Excel for me. I use mine every shave for a final pass & touchup after using my Injector. My DE has kinda fell my the wayside lately.

 

I had me a Sensor Excel shave this morning. I was in a hurry, but needed a shave, so I dabbed my brush in some J.M. Frasers and lathered directly on my face. Had a single pass shave with the Excel. Not bad, not bad at all.

Now, I do prefer my DE anyday, but I like to have the time to enjoy it and do three to four passes with nice warm lather. But the Excel fills a niche....IMHO! YMMV!

 

I have a Slant for that now!

 

I had one and sold it! They're a great razor....but when you've got tremor in your hands....well, just let me say it turns a morning of wetshaving into an 'adventure'.

So far I'm still able to use my HD and 1904 without too many problems. Imagine Edward Scissorhands with a Slant and you'll kind of get the picture! Yikes!!!

 

OHHHHHHHH, sorry to hear about that.

Have you tried and Injector yet? They may help with unsteady hands.

 

I've had a couple of injectors and I like the way they feel but never been able to get a really good shave with them. Maybe I need to 'practice' a little more with them and give it some time. I love the feel 'in the hand' of the injector.

I do occasionally use a BIC Metal, which I would classify as a disposable version of the injector.

 

Gillette Atra

 

Schick FX Diamond

Schick FX Diamond was my favorite cartridge. Before that I believe it was Atra, but I'm going back a few years.