How does this DE Safety Razor compare to the old fashioned Gillette DE Safety Razors? I am a baby boomer so I know a good razor when I see one.
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I am a war baby. and I don`t remember that one. the reason I change was the high price of the new razor. I am getting 5 or 6 shaves out of 1 blade by flipping it over.Also the blade is way easier to clean when shaving. Charlie
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I don't know if there is a better razor then the Gillette DE Safety razor. But this razor has a good weight and operates smoothly. It definitely worth the money.
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I have this razor as well as a Gillette Fatboy. This razor is quite a bit milder than the Fatboy, even with the Fatboy set to "1". I really enjoy my Parker, and feel its at least as good as my Fatboy. Its also a mild razor, so it'll give you the option of re-learning this method of shaving, and then purchasing a vintage when you get back into the groove. :-)
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I have had this for some time now and it is great the best I have ever used
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I use this one at home every other day and have not used the Gillette but once I got the hang of it, it's works great. The handle is a little more narrow in diameter than I thought it would be. I also use a MUHLE razor from the "Art of Shaving" website, that one has a very thick handle and feels just as good. I don't think that you will go wrong using the Parker.
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No, these are old-school for safety razors. You may want to purchase a safety razor and make the switch. The blades are cheap enough to allow you to change every week and the shave, believe it or not, is much closer! People have forgotten about these ever since the double edge first came out. My dad used a safety razor so I thought I'd check one out since razor blades are so expensive and you end up using them until they're ripping the hair out of your face due to the cost. I purchased a Merkur Model 180 and I love it. I won't go back to a multi-blade razor.
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Every one has different types of skin. So my recommendation would be Astra or Personna... They both last me 3-4 good shaves a piece. Feather razors are good but are really sharp. I use all 3..can't go wrong with those
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It is the Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor, Matte Finish. I'm looking at it this instant on Amazon's site. However, Amazon says it is currently unavailable and they don't know when it will be back in stock. I believe it is most similar to the Merkur C20 Long Handle Black Double Edge Safety Razor. Hope that helps.
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Any single blade safety razor will work. Try to get a handle that is not smooth. They tend to slip out of your hand when shaving. I like a rough all metal handle.
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I went back to a Double Edge safety razor. Best move I made as far as shaving goes. Look at the Edwin Jagger Double Edge razors as an example. The DE89 series is very popular. I use a DE89BL almost on a daily basis. There are many other brands available too like Parker, Muhle etc.
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Sorry, I do not know. I use the old school safety razor. Hopefully someone else can answer that question for you.
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I haven't used the Braun so I have no basis for comparison. I have used the Panasonic and it's a great razor for the price point. Sturdy construction, shaves well even in the shower and makes for a great travel razor.
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i prefer the gillette fusion power proglide because with chronic arthritis it makes easier to handle and the vibration helps lift your whiskers for a cleaner shave; however its a matter of preference and i recommend that you try both and decide which one you prefer,,,,,,,,,robert p. lacombe
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I have been using an electric razor for 30 years until recently. There is no doubt that the fusion performs better. In my opinion it is faster because I do it in the shower extremely quickly. Also, It gets the curly hairs that lay flat on my neck that were impossible to get with electric. I look way better and shaving this way just makes me feel better. It puts pep in my step. Also, face lotions and after shaves feel so much better after using a regular razor. Also, If I want I can go 2 days between shaves and I still think it's closer than electric after 1 day.
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I am a female and my favorite razor is the shick Hydro 5 Blade...it lasted me 6 months without replacement...venus lasts me about a month...HUGE difference.
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my understanding is that all the personna blades are different. only ever used this one though. cant say id recomend it. the blade it self is rather gentle in the razors ive used it in but doesnt stay sharp long. maybe 2 shaves where as with the feather blades i can get 10 shaves out of each
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I'm just trying to find my husband a descent shaver. Can anyone suggest a good one? It doesnt have to be anything really great. Just something reliable that will hold up and do the job for a few years.
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I have actually gone back to using my old one (from the 80's) as the newer one doesn't seem to work anywhere near as well. An Epilady rep gave me some tips for use with the new one. Even though I followed instructions and gave it time....still same results. However, if my only choice was the new Epilady vs shaving or something like Nair, I'd choose the Epilady. Hope that helps.
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I don't know how it compares to brands that various stores sell. I know my husband found the weight and handle length and function to be just like his "old" Gillette double edged razor. They always say, "They don't make things like they used to". Well, in this case, this is made like they used to -- good quality and does a good job, he says. I especially thought the price was fantastic compared to others I'd seen.
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Old school merkur razor. Very similar its ok shavez close I got no problem with it so far
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I've used the Derby, but I like the Astra way better. It's just a much smoother shave for me. YMMV of course. I have 2 small kids, and a place to put the used blades is always a concern. You can get a "Blade Safe" for about $5 on Amazon. I know Feather makes one. All it is, is a small plastic box that cannot be opened. It has a slit in the top to put your used blades. It holds a couple hundred blades. After it's full, chuck it in your recycle container, and you're done.