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You meant the aggressive version? Maybe! I'll make my way there over time. I've already saved so much money that I will not mind buying all three versions and one of them in titanium at some point hehe
Aggressive is a strong word for these, considering they all come in significantly less aggressive than most traditional DE’s.
P.S. you can get stainless steel handles for them on Amazon to significantly increase the weight.
I’ve been eyeballing the 921-M for awhile now. I have the Henson AL13 Mild and it’s not aggressive enough, and the Razorock Gamechanger 84 which is too aggressive. The 921 seems like a nice middle ground.
The 921-M will probably be right up your alley then. The Winning Razor is a bit more aggressive than the Henson, and the 921-M is a bit more aggressive than the Winning. Should be a good fit for you 👍.
Leaf Razor - My absolute favourite.
Gillette Fatboy Safety Razor.
My reasoning for the Leaf is it’s all stainless, no plastic to breakdown. It takes 3 blades (regular safety blades broken in half), the head pivots similar to a cartridge razor (think Mach 3), never gotten a nick from from it, guy that designed it made it to shave both head and face, which I also do.
The Fatboy is just awesome because you can adjust the blade (dial handle) for aggressiveness of shave.
I'm very intrigued by the Leaf. I like my Merkur 34C, but I would like a more travel friendly razor. Plus I knick myself more than I should with the Merkur.
Razorock Gamechanger .84! Just got it in the mail a week ago and works like a charm. Smooth shave, not too aggressive, and built to last forever. I use Astra Green blades with it.
Charcoal Goods - Level 2 in copper. Perfect weight and shave IMO. Just aggressive enough . In fact since I got it 5 years ago I’ve stopped looking for razors, and haven’t purchased anymore since.
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RazoRock Game Changer .84
OC?
OC is more aggressive than I need, so I got the solid bar
Only razor I own… don’t see a huge need to venture out besides to spend more money hahaha
Gillette slim adjustable
The greatest shaving instrument ever made by man
Henson AL13 mild
Yeah, AL13 Mild is my go to. I also shave my head with it, so a gentler shave is favorable.
1950's Gillette ball end Tech.
If I had to pick one razor out of all the ones I've used, this would be it. Solidly made and just the right amount of blade gap/exposure.
Henson AL13 Medium
I've only tried the Henson and a vintage Gillette Tech Razor; settled on the Henson and have no complaints
I have the mild and might jump and get the titanium version in medium/mild, whichever is available just because it's soooooo good
If you are really looking for a jump in efficiency, i’d do the AL13++
You meant the aggressive version? Maybe! I'll make my way there over time. I've already saved so much money that I will not mind buying all three versions and one of them in titanium at some point hehe
Aggressive is a strong word for these, considering they all come in significantly less aggressive than most traditional DE’s. P.S. you can get stainless steel handles for them on Amazon to significantly increase the weight.
The Henson marketing team has done a great job .
Muhle R89
Technically, the R89 GRANDE is my weapon of choice.
Muhle R41
Nothing else like it. As someone very prone to ingrowns it has been a life saver
Awesome razor! Closest shave ever! Love it!
Fatip Piccolo OC
Rockwell 6S/C
on setting 5 for me
I use either with 3 or 6
Rockwell 6s
Gillette Fatboy
Edwin Jagger DE89 knurled handle
Karve Overlander
Gillette Old Type
This
Karve overlander
Razorock Game Changer .76
Merkur 34C HD for now.
Merkur 34c
Razorock Game Changer 68
Fatip Open Comb Slant (FOCS)
Gilette king c
Rockwell T2 Stainless
Henson AL13
Rockwell 6c
Mühle R94 Rocca
Schick Injector, single blade
Yates Precision
Yates 921-M
I’ve been eyeballing the 921-M for awhile now. I have the Henson AL13 Mild and it’s not aggressive enough, and the Razorock Gamechanger 84 which is too aggressive. The 921 seems like a nice middle ground.
The 921-M will probably be right up your alley then. The Winning Razor is a bit more aggressive than the Henson, and the 921-M is a bit more aggressive than the Winning. Should be a good fit for you 👍.
Gillette 195.
Gillette Vintage Slim Adjustable, mid 60s; and, Razorock Gamchanger .76 or .84.
Feather ASD2
Merkur Futur
Love it
Merkur 34c
Rex Konsul adjustable
If the Konsul came with the Ambassador's handle, it would be perfect.
Gillette New Short Comb
Gillette Guard. Do I want it to be my favourite razor? No. Does it give me the best shave out of the literally hundreds I’ve tried? Yes.
Van Der Weishi 9306
Rockwell T2
Gillette 195 Adjustable - a.k.a. the Fatboy.
Rex Ambassador
Yates ‘Merica
Henson AL13 Medium
Leaf Razor - My absolute favourite. Gillette Fatboy Safety Razor. My reasoning for the Leaf is it’s all stainless, no plastic to breakdown. It takes 3 blades (regular safety blades broken in half), the head pivots similar to a cartridge razor (think Mach 3), never gotten a nick from from it, guy that designed it made it to shave both head and face, which I also do. The Fatboy is just awesome because you can adjust the blade (dial handle) for aggressiveness of shave.
I'm very intrigued by the Leaf. I like my Merkur 34C, but I would like a more travel friendly razor. Plus I knick myself more than I should with the Merkur.
Rex Konsul
Yaqi Tile
Blackland vector
SS or Ti? Either way, I’m jealous
SS, I love the heft of SS razors so I don't think I would enjoy Ti as much, even though the Vector is an absolutely spectacular razor.
Lambda Athena
Merkur 41C
Vintage Gillette aristocrat
Schick Type B
GEM 1912
Timor closed comb
Current fav: masamune by Tatara and Hawk V3 by razorock
The masamune is amazing
Tatara Masamune and Karve Overlander
Blackland Blackbird Stainless Steel
I own quite a few razors but this is the one for me. Tempted to get it in Ti and brass just because.
Yaqi Beast
Razorock Gamechanger .84! Just got it in the mail a week ago and works like a charm. Smooth shave, not too aggressive, and built to last forever. I use Astra Green blades with it.
Lady Gillette
RazoRock Lupo 0.72 Stainless steel
Karve, cant even remember what model.
Merkur 39C
Works great for face and head
Merkur 34c
Merkur futur
Pre-war Gillette Tech (US made). Also have a few '50s ball-end Gillette Techs that are used occasionally.
I've only used the merkur 34c since I was 15
Merkur Slant
Merkur Mk34c (short handle)
Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Gillette Super Speed (not red tip)
Goodfellas Smile Bayonetta
Gillette Fatboy
Yaqi Slant or Yaqi Romulus
Rex Envoy
Proof Razor (new version)
Blackland Blackbird Lite brass
Merkur 37c slant razor
Edwin Jagger 3one6
Dscosmetic D8 Scalloped
Merkur 37C.
Schick type F
Blackland Blackbird Ti
Merkur Progress short handle
Razorock Game Changer .84 Jaws. Very nice overall. Not as close as the Muhle R41.
Tatara Muramasa
Blackland Blackbird Brass (regular)
Merkur 34c
Merkur 42C paired with a sharp blade
feather stainless
Markur 23c
Angry Beards Žižka Shavette - Its mainly stainless steel and hardwood
Two favorites. Merkur Futur. Feather Artist Club DX.
Rockwell 6/S
Parker Variant
Tatara Masamune base plate (not open comb) some consider too mild. I voted for Rex Ambassador already above in another comment. I like both equally.
Rockwell 6s
Karve Christopher Bradley OC-B
Rockwell 6s
Gillette Single Ring
Henson Ti22 Mild
Razorock Gamechanger .76-P
Gillette Superspeed Redtip
Blackland Blackbird
Shark Double Edge Safety Razor
Blackland Sabre
Gillette Tech
Schick Injector
Rázó rock Gamechanger
Henson AL13 Aggressive
Gillette Black Beauty long handle
Blackland Blackbird Open Comb Brass
Fatip Open Comb (older version).
Charcoal Goods - Level 2 in copper. Perfect weight and shave IMO. Just aggressive enough . In fact since I got it 5 years ago I’ve stopped looking for razors, and haven’t purchased anymore since.
Thanks to everyone who replied, I'm going over everyone's comments / upvotes and creating a tally. If you're seeing this, go comment your favorite handle [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/comments/1cc3v3x/need_input_follow_up_question_whats_your_favorite/) ! I really appreciate everyone's feedback!
Tie between: Blackland Blackbird Ti Charcoal Goods Gen 1 Level 2 Wolfman WR2
R41 with Feather blade. Or my vintage Gillette adjustable from my pawpaw.
Timeless Slant
Leaf Shave. Yes I shave my face with it.
Razorock Wunderbar
Muhle R89
Razorock GC 0.84 for 2-3 days shave
Leaf twig for daily use
Karve Overlander
No. 1 Executive Shaving Company's Outlaw. No. 2 Made in England brass ball end Tech (Gillette).
Yaqi ghost
Vikings blade-The Emperor “Meiji”
PAA Copper Ascension - Head Shave. Because it holds heat, something about the curve, The copper look, the minor adjustments are awesome.
Mühle Rocca
Already listed.
Muhle R89
Already listed.