Open comb help!

[SomersetShaver]

Hello all, I'm thinking of buying an open comb as I've never used one. Any recommendations? It would have to be not too aggressive and I don't want to break the bank! Thanks in advance.

 

[Hourwerk]

I am using the iKon Shavecraft 101, open comb one side & closed comb the other. It is a very smooth shave indeed. http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/...4ko2FmMV-d3qo4rJSdmj6K5US8s1X2jUMMaAuBp8P8HAQ

 

[Steve Bowles]

Check out the Merkur 25c; very mild for an OC and reasonably priced.

 

[Lord Fatboy]

Parker 26c. Under 20 quid to your door. I'm a vintage razor man, and I love my Gillette & Wardonia open-combs, but the Parker is hard to beat.

 

[Burry]

Parker 24C (or 26C, same as 24C but with black handle). Smooth, similar in aggression to a de89.

 

[Lord Fatboy]

Parker 24C (or 26C, same as 24C but with black handle). Smooth, similar in aggression to a de89.

Great minds...

 

[Burry]

Great minds...

Think we were posting that at exactly the same time

 

[SomersetShaver]

Thanks guys, I like the look of the ikon, bit pricey though! The Parker looks nice (26c)..are Parker razors well made?

 

[Burry]

I can only speak for the one I have (26C), but I'm happy with it. It's solid, even blade exposure both sides, chrome plating is good (perhaps not quite the amazing shine of edwin Jagger, but very good). Mine is 2 years old, still looks as new

 

[Whosthedaddy]

Don't worry about an OC being any more or any less aggressive than any other razor.

The R41 is a very efficient razor albeit a little scary if the technique is not correct

 

[Ferrum]

I can only speak for the one I have (26C), but I'm happy with it. It's solid, even blade exposure both sides, chrome plating is good (perhaps not quite the amazing shine of edwin Jagger, but very good). Mine is 2 years old, still looks as new

+1

 

[pj3r]

Phoenix DOC. Mild and fun!

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[Fergiebilly]

Hello all, I'm thinking of buying an open comb as I've never used one. Any recommendations? It would have to be not too aggressive and I don't want to break the bank! Thanks in advance.

The Open Comb Thing Has Came Up Many Times...An Open Comb Razor Isn't Necessary any More Aggressive than a Closed Comb..The Most Aggressive Safety Razors I have Ever Owned are Mostly Closed Combs..Its the Blade Exposure that Determines the Aggressiveness of a Razor..Forums Can Hype them to be Something they are Not..

Billy

 

[nikos.a]

Merkur OC head is very nice, especially if you pair it with a heavier handle.

 

[Bizzyberry]

Based on my personal experience the Fatip Piccolo is a great open comb razor, I always get a great shave from this razor, it was my second DE razor my first was a Feather Popular. I was blown away by the difference between them, I still use the Feather Popular but so far my favourite DE razor is the Fatip. The Fatip gives me a close and irritation free shave and seems to work with almost any blade I have thrown at it, so far at least.

I have read varying opinions on the Fatip but for me it works great, handle is short but works fine, the weight is nice and it feels like it will last forever, and they are around £19.00.

 

[Missoni]

Based on my personal experience the Fatip Piccolo is a great open comb razor, I always get a great shave from this razor, it was my second DE razor my first was a Feather Popular. I was blown away by the difference between them, I still use the Feather Popular but so far my favourite DE razor is the Fatip. The Fatip gives me a close and irritation free shave and seems to work with almost any blade I have thrown at it, so far at least.

I have read varying opinions on the Fatip but for me it works great, handle is short but works fine, the weight is nice and it feels like it will last forever, and they are around £19.00.

+1 I also find the Fatip a great shaver...shaves smooth and deep with good audio feedback, balance and feel thru the fingertips. The relatively small head and handle (Piccolo) makes it more manouverable than most and to top it all even seems to amplify a blades charachteristics. All for under £20...