Single Edge Razor Recommendations and advice on handling blade cost/space

SCShaver, I have the ATT SE1 and also the AlumiGoose 2. I prefer the ATT SE1. It is a very smooth shaver while remaining very efficient. I don't have issues normally with removing the blades from this razor. I had one get stuck, but that was not the razor's fault. Someone else in house seemed to adjust the blade for me.(by dropping it in the sink, I believe.) The ATT SE1 is all stainless steel, so even that little mishap did no harm to the razor itself.

I would say that is you truly want a Feather AC blade style razor and you already enjoy ATT DE's, the ATT SE1 is just waiting for you. I did not care for the Bamboo handle that came with mine as much as other handles, but they are available with your choice of handles. Actually, ATT is selling SE1 heads by themselves if you already have ATT handles that you like. Good luck!

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I will echo hrfdez and @"iamsms" in saying the vintage GEM or Ever-Ready SE razors are definitely worth a try for not much of an investment at all.

SCShaver, I have the ATT SE1 and also the AlumiGoose 2. I prefer the ATT SE1. It is a very smooth shaver while remaining very efficient. I don't have issues normally with removing the blades from this razor. I had one get stuck, but that was not the razor's fault. Someone else in house seemed to adjust the blade for me.(by dropping it in the sink, I believe.) The ATT SE1 is all stainless steel, so even that little mishap did no harm to the razor itself.

I would say that is you truly want a Feather AC blade style razor and you already enjoy ATT DE's, the ATT SE1 is just waiting for you. I did not care for the Bamboo handle that came with mine as much as other handles, but they are available with your choice of handles. Actually, ATT is selling SE1 heads by themselves if you already have ATT handles that you like. Good luck!

PS:
I will echo hrfdez and @"iamsms" in saying the vintage GEM or Ever-Ready SE razors are definitely worth a try for not much of an investment at all.

Definitely leaning towards the ATT SE1 at this point after reading over this thread. It would seem logical since i like ATT razors in general. I would probably go with the Kronus handle since that is what I have on my S2 and S1.

Where do you guys buy your blades? Initially I think I'm going to do a Try a Blade sampler so I can use some Feathers, Kai, etc.

Straight Razor Designs has the feather blades for a good price, but if you find a blade that definately works for you and you plan on using that blade for a while I suggest buying a carton on ebay.


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SCShaver, I have the ATT SE1 and also the AlumiGoose 2.  I prefer the ATT SE1.  It is a very smooth shaver while remaining very efficient.  I don't have issues normally with removing the blades from this razor.  I had one get stuck, but that was not the razor's fault.  Someone else in house seemed to adjust the blade for me.(by dropping it in the sink, I believe.)  The ATT SE1 is all stainless steel, so even that little mishap did no harm to the razor itself.

I would say that is you truly want a Feather AC blade style razor and you already enjoy ATT DE's, the ATT SE1 is just waiting for you.  I did not care for the Bamboo handle that came with mine as much as other handles, but they are available with your choice of handles.  Actually, ATT is selling SE1 heads by themselves if you already have ATT handles that you like.  Good luck!

PS:
I will echo hrfdez and @"iamsms" in saying the vintage GEM or Ever-Ready SE razors are definitely worth a try for not much of an investment at all.

Definitely leaning towards the ATT SE1 at this point after reading over this thread.  It would seem logical since i like ATT razors in general.  I would probably go with the Kronus handle since that is what I have on my S2 and S1.  

Where do you guys buy your blades? Initially I think I'm going to do a Try a Blade sampler so I can use some Feathers, Kai, etc.

I definitely recommend tryablade.com to find what blades work best for you and your face. I've ordered several times from there trying DE & SE blades. I would suggest getting a couple of each blade you would like to try. Those should actually get you through a lot of shaves as the SE blades hold up longer normally than DE blades.

I found the Feather AC Pro pretty cheap per pack on eBay from a Japanese seller. The packs take about a week to get to me in SWNY here in the US. The Pro Supers seem to be about the same everywhere, except if you buy in bulk. You should try the Pro Supers, too, though, even if you aren't somebody who normally likes an aggressive shave. The Pro Supers turned out to be a very comfortable shaver for me, even with their more aggressive reputation. I have fairly sensitive skin and coarse whiskers, so I feel like the added thickness of the Pro Super blades helped cut down on blade chatter.

As Lfs70 posted, once you find the blade for you, it probably makes sense to buy a full carton to save money.

Again, good luck and enjoy the journey!

I'm looking into the ATT SE1, the Alumigoose, and the Mongoose II as potential SE buys.

My question is, to those that have used these particular razors, which one do you favor? Most aggressive? Most smooth?  Other recommendations of SE razors for one that enjoys ATT Slants?

Additionally, for those of you who use these Artist Club style razors, do you still use double edge razors as well? How do you stomach the cost of the Artist Club blades?  I can purchase 100 DE Feather blades for 25$, so buying 100 SE blades for $100 seems like quite a bit.

Has SE shaving been that big of a deal to those of you who were once DE shavers? Let me know.

Can someone explain what are the advantages of SE razors (vs a DE)?  

Are SE better, or are they just different?

Thought I’d comment, even though the previous comments have summed everything up very nicely.

My favorites (and why): I have the stainless steel Mongoose (B3) and the AlumiGoose 2. Those two are my absolute favorite razors, and they give me the best, most trouble-free shaves. For some reason, I always have to be careful with DE razors when shaving my neck, but even though the Mongoose razors have wider heads than DEs, I never have any issues with them. Smooth sailing for me, with almost zero irritation when compared to most DEs.

Note that the AlumiGoose is a very light razor. You can always attach a heavier handle to it, but its lightness is just something to be aware of. I like it just fine with its own handle, but also with (for instance) the iKon Bamboo, which spec-wise is a middle-of-the-road stainless steel handle.

Blades: Ordering some blade samples is always a good idea. If you happen to like the Feather Artist Club Professional blades, you could then order a 200 blade box from Amazon or eBay for about $90. (Most of the other types are a little more expensive.) You should be able to get 6–7 shaves per blade quite easily right in the beginning, and down the line probably more like 10–15. So that’s basically at least around 1,500 shaves if you buy the 200 blade box. For $90, I don’t think it’s too bad.

I still have a few DE razors, so you just have to get used to having different blades around. And if you want to try a Gem razor or a Schick injector, then that’s two more types of blades you’ll have to carry. (As others do, I also find Gem razors to be quite the gems — especially for the price you can get them.)

To wrap it up: Although I haven’t tried Above the Tie’s SE razor, I’ve heard good things, and you have that 30-day trial period if you buy it from them. You could also save some money by just buying the head and use one of your existing handles. I adore my Mongoose razors and am glad I decided to get them. I still use DEs because hey, it’s part of this hobby, but my SEs give me far and away the best shaves.

I'm looking into the ATT SE1, the Alumigoose, and the Mongoose II as potential SE buys.

My question is, to those that have used these particular razors, which one do you favor? Most aggressive? Most smooth?  Other recommendations of SE razors for one that enjoys ATT Slants?

Additionally, for those of you who use these Artist Club style razors, do you still use double edge razors as well? How do you stomach the cost of the Artist Club blades?  I can purchase 100 DE Feather blades for 25$, so buying 100 SE blades for $100 seems like quite a bit.

Has SE shaving been that big of a deal to those of you who were once DE shavers? Let me know.

Can someone explain what are the advantages of SE razors (vs a DE)?  

Are SE better, or are they just different?

Thought I’d comment, even though the previous comments have summed everything up very nicely.

My favorites (and why): I have the stainless steel Mongoose (B3) and the AlumiGoose 2. Those two are my absolute favorite razors, and they give me the best, most trouble-free shaves. For some reason, I always have to be careful with DE razors when shaving my neck, but even though the Mongoose razors have wider heads than DEs, I never have any issues with them. Smooth sailing for me, with almost zero irritation when compared to most DEs.

Note that the AlumiGoose is a very light razor. You can always attach a heavier handle to it, but its lightness is just something to be aware of. I like it just fine with its own handle, but also with (for instance) the iKon Bamboo, which spec-wise is a middle-of-the-road stainless steel handle.

Blades: Ordering some blade samples is always a good idea. If you happen to like the Feather Artist Club Professional blades, you could then order a 200 blade box from Amazon or eBay for about $90. (Most of the other types are a little more expensive.) You should be able to get 6–7 shaves per blade quite easily right in the beginning, and down the line probably more like 10–15. So that’s basically at least around 1,500 shaves if you buy the 200 blade box. For $90, I don’t think it’s too bad.

I still have a few DE razors, so you just have to get used to having different blades around. And if you want to try a Gem razor or a Schick injector, then that’s two more types of blades you’ll have to carry. (As others do, I also find Gem razors to be quite the gems — especially for the price you can get them.)

To wrap it up: Although I haven’t tried Above the Tie’s SE razor, I’ve heard good things, and you have that 30-day trial period if you buy it from them. You could also save some money by just buying the head and use one of your existing handles. I adore my Mongoose razors and am glad I decided to get them. I still use DEs because hey, it’s part of this hobby, but my SEs give me far and away the best shaves.

This is good info thanks for that. This thread has been very useful, especially with the guidance on blades and so forth.

This is good info thanks for that.  This thread has been very useful, especially with the guidance on blades and so forth.

You’re most welcome! And yes, this thread turned out to be very informative. Hopefully it’ll help you better decide what to do about your first SE.