![]() ![]() With the Colonial Razors The General V1 in aluminum they are perfect for me. Specifically, the Kai ProTouch with guard. Meaning only the result, as lasting and comfortable depth. To date it is the DE razor with the highest level of efficiency that I have used. The long and light handle, coupled with a back grip, allows excellent angle control. With this, my standard is a frankenrazor which I call PP1489: ![]() Unfortunately I have long understood that the problem is the DE blade.ĭesigned for the economy, not for performance. In this way everything is perfect for me. ***I have not had the chance to shave with the Plisson/Joris Odyssey razor yet, but it seems to have a very similar head/blade angle to the Dave Ocean razor that clearly copied Plisson's razor style (although they are not identical and have minor differences in handle, weight, screw size and a major difference in materials/craftsmanship).Īs a specific premise that because of a bad chronic dermatitis I am a daily shaver that needs delicate razors and three passes plus touch-ups. This ranking is no knock on the other razors in the den, many of which have spectacular days here and there. Those are the most reliable, near bullet-proof shavers in my den and the corresponding blades that are absolutely necessary for these to shave at that level for my skin/beard type. TIE! - Gillette Old-Type 1907 with a Wilkinson Sword blade / Gillette Super Speed 1947-52 with a BiC Chrome Platinum blade Dave Ocean - Atlas (No longer in business) with a BiC Chrome-Platinum bladeĥ. One Blade - Genesis V2 with the proprietary Feather bladeĤ. Edwin Jagger - Kelvin (DE89) with a Feather HI-Stainless bladeģ. Merkur - Futur with a BiC Chrome-Platinum bladeĢ. *Weird Observation - Although the Gillette ABC razor is my best looking razor, it is the most difficult to shave with and ranks at the bottom of shave quality.ġ. West Coast Shaving - Midnight Collection 84B (Closed Comb) Razor Emporium - Rex Ambassador (Stainless Steel, Adjustable) Plisson/Joris - Odyssey (Brass, Gold Plated, Open Comb) Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Ascension (Double Open-Comb Stainless Steel, Adjustable) Gillette - Super Speed '1947-1952 (Brass, Restoration/Nickel Replating by Razor Emporium) Gillette - Red Tip Super Speed (Brass, Restoration/Satin-Nickel Replating by Razor Emporium) Gillette - Old Type '1907 (Brass, Restoration/Gold Replating by Razor Emporium) ![]() Gillette - Heritage Inspired (Zamac, Chrome-plated) Gillette - American Button Company Empire Old-Type '1908-1913 (Pocket Razor, Brass, Restoration/Rhodium Replating by Razor Emporium) I have been into wet shaving for 4 years and have accumulated 18 safety razors so far.Įdwin Jagger - Kelvin DE89 (Zamac, Chrome Plated, Closed Comb) ![]()
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