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What's a good budget friendly recommendation?

FakeMountainMan

FakeMountainMan

Shave Newbie
For reference this is the razor I bought to start with


It works, but I think it's probably not the razor I want to have placed in my sarcophagus with me. I'm noticing that the blade doesn't seem to shave the same on both sides, one has slightly more reveal I think. I like the butterfly design, but it may not be holding the blade as securely as it should, I don't know. So I think I want to try something else, but I don't want to spend a lot on anything just yet. I may just be going through a phase, after all, and my recessive hillbilly DNA may begin to reemerge when I get tired of shaving altogether. I managed to draw a little blood tonight, which just dampened the mood. But I want to keep at it. So what would you gents suggest as a next razor?
 
FakeMountainMan said:
Probably want to keep it under fifty simoleons. I'd probably be ok with previously enjoyed if it was clean. The Gillette idea sounds reasonable. But I wouldn't mind something new either.
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You can't go wrong with a vintage Gillette. I find them all the time locally for $3-$10 at antique stores. You can probably find a Tech or a Superspeed for $10-$20 on ebay (with shipping) or get a good deal on a lot of a few razors. The Tech is a 3 piece which is mild and a great shaver. It is on the lighter side, so those that prefer a heavier handle may not like it. The Superspeed is a TTO (twist to open) razor. Slightly more aggressive than the Tech, but still a great beginner razor. You can probably find a Fatboy for $50 or under in good condition. It's an Adjustable TTO and is my favorite Gillette. Thicker, heavier handle and it just feels good in the hand.

One of my favorite modern razors is the Rockwell 6C. ($60). It has different bottom plate that you can swap out to adjust the blade gap to make it more or less aggressive. Good for finding just the right level for you. Well worth the extra cost.

The Merkur 34C Heavy Duty was my first ever modern razor after being a hardcore vintage fanatic. I ended up using it exclusively for a couple years, and is a great shaver. $50-$60

Stirling Soap has some great budget razors for around $25 (skip the $10 Bali though). And while you're there pick up an Ozark Mountain Shave Soap and Aftershave set.

I shy away from any razor blade that comes with a razor. They are usually very cheap and can be poor quality. Get something like a Personna Platinumn Diamond Glide. Personnas have always been my favorite blade, and this is their newest iteration and US made. Nice and sharp, but also very smooth. About $15 for 100 of them.
 
DrC527 said:
I have the Rockwell 6S, and it works well for me. Spider's recommendation for a Merkur 34C is another good one for a new option. I had seen some models on sale not long ago, and were definitely under $50.
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I have a Merkur 34c, definately a solid and reliable razor. When I bought mine they are generally overpriced (compared to what i already had) but its definately a good razor.
 
I just got this ad on Facebook for the Rockwell, obviously because I was searching for it earlier. I don't know how I feel about it anymore. This must be some AI abomination. Anyone want to try to decipher it?
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Alright, I went with the Rockwell anyway. Amazon should get it here by the middle of next week, which is pretty good for the middle of nowhere. Looking forward to trying it out.
 
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