Favourite modern DE razor

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Let us know what you consider your favourite modern DE razor.Must be available to buy today so no vintage.Mine?

Muhle R41



edit* changed title to include DE
 
Re: Favourite modern razor

Edwin Jagger DE89 at the moment but that might change to the Gold Dollar 208 I have. I was lucky that it wasn't warped or frowning and I had to modify the shoulders for honing but it gave a very pleasant shave although I've only used it once.
 
Feather AS-D1 with feather blade. I also own a Merkur 34C-HD which is a fantastic razor, I owned a Merkur Futur, but found this razor looks a lot better than it actually works, to big and bulky especially around the nose and the more delicate work, which you will understand after using the 34C and a Feather. this is just a personal observation, but I cannot see anyone who will think a Futur or Vision a upgrade after long term use of the 34C, I was totally dissapointed in the performance of the Futur. But it would be a great first razor for Shrek :lol:

Jamie
 
The Merkur HD. The first razor I bought and I didn't like it to begin with. I swiftly moved onto a vintage Tech and Slim. It was only when I revisited it probably 9 months later that I realised how good it is and that it was my technique that was shoddy at the start.

I'm itching to try the open comb version now.

The Merkur bakelite is a very close second. Despite the weight and its looks it's a very capable razor.

EJ DE89 - too mild
Futur - too clumsy
Merkur 39C "sledgehammer" - too long
 
Progress Mergress for me.

I'm at the stage where I can tell what feels right on my face so adjustables have really come into play these days.

About 3 months back I couldn't stand a adjustable! No BBS smooth every time :cool:
 
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