High-end or nothing?

We need to encourage more participation in the forum but in a positive manner by creating the right atmosphere and that's what Nikos was trying to point in his post.

All I can say is we need to be more absorbent. I have noticed that my own temper is hitting the roof these days on minor issues.....something to do with Quarantine.

Well, it's the new normal and we need to be supportive of each other and have healthy discussions like mature adults. Lets move ahead.

Cheers!


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Well dang I heard the UK version was a tad more efficient/different shave.  I have the US version.

Well, there are so much bullshit around vintage razors - and I think some are spread intentionally - to increase the value of rarer items and/or to show off.

Theres also a lot of misinformation spread by the US made red tip camp about the UK made Red Tips.
Like both shave exactly the same.
So it all balances out.

FWIW, the blade gap on the UK RT is about 0.81mm while the US made one is 0.66mm

I’ve been everywhere in the last two years
From Inexpensive razors and brushes to high end material, I have sold and bought way to many items both inexpensive and expensive.

One thing that I kept noticing is that I was always reaching out for the same few razors all the time without even thinking about it, somehow it was an unconsciously action from my part while the rest of my gear kept untouched for years lol.

I liked and enjoyed both sides of the spectrum, I’ve been reducing my gear (in fact already did with my DE razors) and left only what I really use and enjoy on a daily basis which came out to only four DE razors, from which 2 are high end, one is mid range and the last one is very inexpensive.

If I were to pick while blindfolded, out of all of these razors the result would be very close to the same:
Super nice shaving.

It’s not about the price range is about what make you feel comfortable without breaking the bank.
Specially now in days we have so many options were to choose from, to fit any budget if you ask me.
Perfect example for me was the Sebum soap
I was forcing myself to like it for months, I bought almost every color and scent available and spend a lot of money on the process and for what ????
Just to realize that I don’t like it, it doesn’t matter if is the most luxurious and expensive fancy soap out there my skin doesn’t like it period. I’m better off with Catie’s bubbles.
Sometimes expensive doesn’t mean the best out there.

The only problem that I have found out is that
Sometimes good reviews and advise doesn’t cut it, you need to try it by yourself in order to “know” and this process cost money specially if aiming for the high end products.

I literally owned around 40 different low end high end DE razors in the past just to find out that I only like 4 from all of them.
It was a nice intriguing adventure but at the same time it takes time and money to find out, and same goes for the brushes etc etc ...

If is true that “trial and error “ is your best friend when it comes to what’s best for you, at the same time is frustrating sometimes.

I guess we have to take it easy and one thing at the time lol...
by the way, I never post anything on SOTD (every now and then ) but I love to watch it.
It’s entertaining and informative.

Best regards:
Aroon R.


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Well dang I heard the UK version was a tad more efficient/different shave.  I have the US version.

Well, there are so much bullshit around vintage razors - and I think some are spread intentionally - to increase the value of rarer items and/or to show off.

Theres also a lot of misinformation spread by the US made red tip camp about the UK made Red Tips.
Like both shave exactly the same.
So it all balances out.

FWIW, the blade gap on the UK RT is about 0.81mm while the US made one is 0.66mm

Which English Red Tip model, Rocket or Super-Speed?

I’ve been everywhere in the last two years
From Inexpensive razors and brushes to high end material, I have sold and bought way to many items both inexpensive and expensive.

One thing that I kept noticing is that I was always reaching out for the same few razors all the time without even thinking about it, somehow it was an unconsciously action from my part while the rest of my gear kept untouched for years lol.

I liked and enjoyed both sides of the spectrum, I’ve been reducing my gear (in fact  already did with my DE razors) and left only what I really use and enjoy on a daily basis which came out to only four DE razors, from which 2 are high end, one is mid range and the last one is very inexpensive.

If I were to pick while blindfolded, out of all of these razors the result would be very close to the same:
Super nice shaving.

It’s not about the price range is about what make you feel comfortable without breaking the bank.
Specially now in days we have so many options were to choose from, to fit any budget if you ask me.
Perfect example for me was the Sebum soap
I was forcing myself to like it for months, I bought almost every color and scent available and spend a lot of money on the process and for what ????
Just to realize that I don’t like it, it doesn’t matter if is the most luxurious and expensive fancy soap out there my skin doesn’t like it period. I’m better off with Catie’s bubbles.
Sometimes expensive doesn’t mean the best out there.

The only problem that I have found out is that
Sometimes good reviews and advise doesn’t cut it, you need to try it by yourself in order to “know” and this process cost money specially if aiming for the high end products.

I literally owned around 40 different low end high end DE razors in the past just to find out that I only like 4 from all of them.
It was a nice intriguing adventure but at the same time it takes time and money to find out, and same goes for the brushes etc etc ...

If is true that “trial and error “ is your best friend when it comes to what’s best for you, at the same time is frustrating sometimes.

I guess we have to take it easy and one thing at the time lol...
by the way, I never post anything on SOTD (every now and then ) but I love to watch it.
It’s entertaining and informative.

Best regards:
Aroon R.


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Well said I have been through the exact same thing in the last 8-9 years.  Trial and error to find what I really like has been a costly adventure, but I still have the 40+ razors though.  I can't seem to let go of them.  Soap and brushes on the other hand were easy for me to sell.

Well, there are so much bullshit around vintage razors - and I think some are spread intentionally - to increase the value of rarer items and/or to show off.

Theres also a lot of misinformation spread by the US made red tip camp about the UK made Red Tips.
Like both shave exactly the same.
So it all balances out.

FWIW, the blade gap on the UK RT is about 0.81mm while the US made one is 0.66mm

Which English Red Tip model, Rocket or Super-Speed?

The Red Tip Superspeed.

Theres also a lot of misinformation spread by the US made red tip camp about the UK made Red Tips.
Like both shave exactly the same.
So it all balances out.

FWIW, the blade gap on the UK RT is about 0.81mm while the US made one is 0.66mm

Which English Red Tip model, Rocket or Super-Speed?

The Red Tip Superspeed.

You should sell me yours.

My first and cheapest razor (34c) is still my favourite and best and I don't think any amount of money will change that, especially since I've had it for over a decade now and have it mastered more or less. It's still cool to try the new razors especially the machined razors being released by more and more companies.

I too have favorites and some that I don't reach for but I do use every so often. Only one or two that I don't use but am too lazy to sell off.

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