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One of our favourite pastimes. Help me spend my money on a new razor.

I am back on this forum again, I kept away to stop me buying stuff. I have been a good boy this year with shaving restraint with only one blip in May and have not brought anything else shaving related. However, I am planning to treat myself for Christmas and am seeking your good advice.

I want to buy myself a new razor (open to slightly used as well). I currently use a combination of a Gillette Tech/Blue Tip, Rockwell 6S on plate 3 (Main daily driver) and occasionally the Leaf Twig. I also sometimes use a SE (Razorock Hawk V3). I’m an experienced DE shaver (20+ years). I’m not a fan of too much blade feel or aggressive razors but find Feather AS-D2 too mild even for me. Not into adjustable razors as I tend to stick to one setting. If anyone has any thoughts on the options below shout out:

Tatara Masamune.

Henson AL13.

Rex Envoy.

RazoRock game changer 0.68

Or any others I have missed.
 
Borygmi said:
You may find the envoy a bit aggressive.

The karve overlander or CB with plate B or C would be a good fit I think. 3one6 is also very good.

If you want a cheap game changer 0.68 OC let me know...
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The game changer sounds interesting but I am a bit put off by the open comb bit. Mind you, I suppose your cheap version plus a closed bar plate might still be cheaper than buying new.
 
shiny said:
The game changer sounds interesting but I am a bit put off by the open comb bit. Mind you, I suppose your cheap version plus a closed bar plate might still be cheaper than buying new.
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I have to say the Rockwell 6s is one of my favourites,
What about giving the Aluminium Karve a go,
Another fantastic shaver but opposite scale to the Rockwell in terms of weight
 
Mike Smart said:
I have to say the Rockwell 6s is one of my favourites,
What about giving the Aluminium Karve a go,
Another fantastic shaver but opposite scale to the Rockwell in terms of weight
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I’ve just had a look at their website and saw the aluminium Overlander in black with a red plate and it screams take my money now. Damn, I almost don’t care how it shave, I would just sit and hold it.
 
shiny said:
I’ve just had a look at their website and saw the aluminium Overlander in black with a red plate and it screams take my money now. Damn, I almost don’t care how it shave, I would just sit and hold it.
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I think you have found your next purchase.
Purely my opinion but if you have a tech razor then don't buy a Massume razor, I found it shaved the same instead I would pick the Nodachi as it's a step up.
Purely just my personal thoughts though but I think if you have fallen in love with the Overlander then it sounds like you need look no longer and lighten that wallet.
 
Johnny Bravo said:
I think you have found your next purchase.
Purely my opinion but if you have a tech razor then don't buy a Massume razor, I found it shaved the same instead I would pick the Nodachi as it's a step up.
Purely just my personal thoughts though but I think if you have fallen in love with the Overlander then it sounds like you need look no longer and lighten that wallet.
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Methinks you are right. All the others on the list look okay but I saw the black overlander with red plate and actually said wow out loud.
 
shiny said:
The game changer sounds interesting but I am a bit put off by the open comb bit. Mind you, I suppose your cheap version plus a closed bar plate might still be cheaper than buying new.
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Sounds like you're all sorted now but if you're still interested in the .68 OC just let me know! (y)
 
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