N_Architect said:
Indeed it is a bit of a splurge but that Tuckaway for example it is such a fine razor, just a beauty (and mind you these are not collectors grades or truly mint ones).
The Schick was a decision to try one, as I've always heard very good words about them but had never actually tried one myself.
All in all I think that for a number of reasons (practicality, convenience, travel for work, etc.) it is wise to use a variety of razors, and switching comfortably from DE to straight etc. is fine and can make life not boring at all actually.
Hi there,
Yeah, those Tuckaway (and some various other similar head versions) are nice looking razors. Good weight to those, although I can't remember what the balance is like. Sadly, they have just a tad too much bite for me to use comfortably, which is a shame since the shave is closer than usual. The New Deluxe head is even more aggressive, such as what you'll find on the Norfolk. I'll just mention I'm in the minority when it comes to not caring for the Tuckaway shave all that much. Yeah. most people really like the things.
That particular injector is an extremely popular type which doesn't fit me at all. Those early E and G types feel like they're set on a solid 7-8 on the Gillette scale, My magic # is 4 so you can see the problem here. That's not to say either or both won't be fine for you, but I'm just mentioning they're not gonna feel like a Tech.....heh. I refer to those injectors as little bloodsucking vampire razors. Wide gap and no weight, which takes a little getting used to. Yeah, you gotta bear down sometimes to keep that blade on your face.
Far as me collecting things goes, I'm usually able to sell many of my razors when the time comes. Sure, there's some I never use that I can't let go of, but those are unusual ones of some kind. I run across razors fairly often and normally I won't hang onto em very long. Even exotics like that Tuckaway are no problem for me to sell or trade. it's not like I'm ever gonna shave with the thing anyway, so luckily I don't usually bond with them.......heh.
Now when I find a razor in really nice condition......well that's a totally different story. I have a few beautiful razors that give me horrible shaves that I just cannot sell. Yeah, I could get some cash for a couple, but that sellers remorse is relentless and neverending. So in that way, I'd guess I could be a collector of sorts.
I don't look for missing pieces to complete a boxed set, nor am I willing to pay anywhere close to retail prices. Well, I did that once, but it was a perfect storm sorta thing.......one of those reasons being I was nuts at the time. Part of the fun about what I've collec.....acquired over the years is the prices paid for each. Finding unusual items in the wild for a fraction of true worth does add a bit more kick to the story that goes with the piece. Steve may know what that's like.....heh.
Anyway, I hope those two razors end up being a good fit,
Martin
Here's a few pics of a sorta unusual New Deluxe Norfork Chromium plated set from 1936 that I sold a few years ago. Sparkled like crazy, but always tried taking a chunk outta my face. The guy I sold it to has it in his regular rotation.
