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I dunno, maybe a slim? Or a nice stainless number. Not looking to break the bank though. Suggestions?
Maybe I wanna get a nice(r) DE?
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What have you got so far? There are plenty of razors to step up to. I recently jumped on a second hand Rockwell, which if you want some versatility is a great stainless piece. Then there's the likes of a Gillette adjustable, Gillette old or new. Maybe a vintage Schick SE? What are you looking for with the new razor?
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@thisISjoel look here maybe something from the Italian Barber that doesn't break your piggy bank
, I've own the RazoRock Mission and this is a fantastic razor perfect balance.RazoRock Mission 3-Piece Double Edge (DE) Safety Razor for $20USD that around $28 AUD
http://www.italianbarber.com/collec...k-mission-3-piece-double-edge-de-safety-razor
RazoRock OLD TYPE Open Comb DE Safety Razor for $15USD that around $21 AUD
http://www.italianbarber.com/collections/safety-razors/products/razorock-old-type-open-comb-de-safety-razor
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I suppose I should have opened with what I already have. My main weapon of choice is a parker 97r, I also have a new, a tech and fatip grande that are in my rotation. I like the idea of an adjustable, like a slim, or something stainless, like a rockwell or similar.
Couldn't agree more. Great razor, and very adaptable.Go the Rockwell
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Go the Rockwell
+1 I've ordered the Rockwell 6s and still bloody waiting
and I've already ordered a Rockwell Model T as well and won't getting this until next year
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I just looked on the rockwell site and it's $140au. I'm looking to spend like $60-70.
Is this where the enabling comes in ???
You COULD spend that amount and get a good user grade slim or super speed. However, a fully stainless like the rockwell will last several lifetimes and as there aren't any moving parts, won't be susceptible to wear. You could amortise the extra $70 bucks over the remaining years of your life, and it would only be like $1 a year. Come on... $1/year? That's nothing!
Just DOO EEET! (how was that?)
You COULD spend that amount and get a good user grade slim or super speed. However, a fully stainless like the rockwell will last several lifetimes and as there aren't any moving parts, won't be susceptible to wear. You could amortise the extra $70 bucks over the remaining years of your life, and it would only be like $1 a year. Come on... $1/year? That's nothing!
Just DOO EEET! (how was that?)
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Is this where the enabling comes in ???
You COULD spend that amount and get a good user grade slim or super speed. However, a fully stainless like the rockwell will last several lifetimes and as there aren't any moving parts, won't be susceptible to wear. You could amortise the extra $70 bucks over the remaining years of your life, and it would only be like $1 a year. Come on... $1/year? That's nothing!
Just DOO EEET! (how was that?)
You make a fair argument, but I just don't know if I can bear parting with that kind of coin for a razor, even if it will last a lifetime. I know logically it doesn't make sense, but I just don't think I can do it.
Yeah, maybe, I dunno. From what I've read I think I'd prefer a slim.
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Think about what you are most likely to like - add to that the re-sell value - and then make an informed decision.
If you want something that's outside of your budget - maybe save a bit longer and get that, rather than getting something that's in your budget, but you don't really want it?
If you want something that's outside of your budget - maybe save a bit longer and get that, rather than getting something that's in your budget, but you don't really want it?
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Good point, hard to know what I'm going to like without actually shaving with it though :-/
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I don't care about a birth year razor and even if I did options would be limited (1988). The first question is trickier, I like the efficiency of the parker and the fatip, but they can both have blade alignment issues. I like the smooth, efficient shave I get from the new, but the plating on the cap is all gone and I don't take care of it well enough to keep it looking nice. The tech is really comfortable, but way too mild.
Sounds like you really want a Slim. They are fantastic shaves and if you buy well you won't lose money if you decide to resell. I love my Rockwell, I actually think it shaves a little better than my Slim, but it is double the price and the difference in shave is marginal.
I prefer my Slim too, but the Fatboy is still an excellent shave. It's hard to tell which you prefer until you try them out, but at least the Slim will be a little easier to find at a good price.
Let me make it easy fot ya give me your credit details and I'll sort it then you can worry after about the cost trust me
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Why not get the NEW replated?
Hey - Happy shaving
I thought about it and looked into it briefly, but I didn't really find anyone doing it locally and by the time you pay shipping both ways and the replating I figure you're better off just buying a replated one straight up.