You tried to like this razor, but...

Never bought an Ikon, and after reading this thread, I probably never will.

Never bought an Ikon, and after reading this thread, I probably never will.

I love my ikon 102 slant, the X3 is decent. I agree there are mixed reviews but I really like ikon.

I have enjoyed some razors more than others for sure. However, the one razor I despise is the Gillette Slim. I have a very nice example that I purchased since it is my birth year and quarter. No matter the setting or the blade, I just find it a very inefficient and rough shaver. I much prefer the Gillette New LC or my birth year Super Speed.

Mergress with long handle.
Newer DE shaver and coming from cartridge shaving. I read somewhere long handle/heavy razor would help transition. Wrong - sold after approx 4 shaves

Mergress with long handle.
Newer DE shaver and coming from cartridge shaving. I read somewhere long handle/heavy razor would help transition. Wrong - sold after approx 4 shaves

I would say the exact opposite. For me anyway, I think a lighter razor would have helped me more with the transition. I started with a Parker 22r which is on the heavy side. After using injector razors, I believe those would be the perfect segue from cartridges. You could then work your way up to heavier razors from there until you find what your ultimate preference is.

Mergress with long handle.  
Newer DE shaver and coming from cartridge shaving.  I read somewhere long handle/heavy razor would help transition.  Wrong - sold after approx 4 shaves

I would say the exact opposite. For me anyway, I think a lighter razor would have helped me more with the transition. I started with a Parker 22r which is on the heavy side. After using injector razors, I believe those would be the perfect segue from cartridges. You could then work your way up to heavier razors from there until you find what your ultimate preference is.

I would agree - light and maneuverable for new shaver. I read the wrong forums and went heavy and long (Meregress XL). I kept as my only razor for a year a Goodfella OC - light, medium length and somewhat maneuverable.

My Gillette Fat Boy just isn't a satisfactory shaver. I keep this for my collection now and not much more. About once a year I give it a go but I am always disappointed. Both my Slim and Super Adjustable give far superior shaves and I suspect that is because they have flatter heads than the Fat Boy.

My Gillette Fat Boy just isn't a satisfactory shaver. I keep this for my collection now and not much more.

I got rid of it altogether. Purchased one because of its popularity, figured that would have a reason, but failed to find that reason. No good shaves were possible so I sold it. Had a slim and a super adjustable as well, and although, like you, I had better results with those it still wasn't satisfactory. Gillette adjustables are not for me, and quite possibly no adjustables are for me.

I agree, my Fatboy is also mainly for display nowadays.

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