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Available on Amazon for $158.02. Let me check my Lottery tickets.  Glad to hear it's a great razor.  -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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What finally pushed me over the edge into buying one was finding a pretty good deal on it. I could never convince myself to do it at full retail. | |||
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Is the deal still out there? I'm not opposed to spending money for a good cause, but I guess we agree it's not worth $150+. -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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No, that's not a high-end razor. This is a high-end razor: RS-18 "And gentlemen in England now abed, shall think themselves accursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's Day" | |||
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Sorry, no, it was a couple of years ago. | |||
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Just like vintage Gillettes, you can find bargains; plop it in Barbicide and it's a new razor. Assuming it's in good shape (although it's just a hunk of stainless steel, head and safety bars can be bent, but unlikely), it's a great deal - although it can go up: AS-D2 Feather And actually a good price, not on bid: AS-D2 Feather "And gentlemen in England now abed, shall think themselves accursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's Day" | |||
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Not a butterfly! -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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Understand a good handle will last decades. I have a Gillette Slim Adjustable that is as old as I am (56 in a couple months) that looks near new and works perfectly. Feather blades, the most expensive are about $.22 each. Good blades can be at for less than $.10 each. Compared to good disposables or disposable cartridges anywhere from $3-$4 per, at $3 per and two razors/cartridges a month you’re looking at $78/yr and twice that if you use one a week. What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???  | |||
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Christmas this year was shaving gear! Rockwell adjustible razor, 100 blade sample pack, sample pack of 6 soaps, several aftershave lotions/splashes (if that's the right term). Waiting on the brush (this weekend) and I'll be all set. Just another schmuck in traffic - Billy Joel | |||
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I should have updated a while back. Sorry! I bought the Parker butterfly. Damn thing seems like it weighs as much as my M-1 Garand! Definitely heavier than the Gillette I lost so many years ago. It's taking some getting used to. Blood has been shed. But after about three weeks and five blades, I'm getting the hang of it. I may order the Edwin Jagger if the price comes down on Amazon, but for now the Parker is good. Cuts and scrapes aside, the worst shave with this setup is better than the best shave from the disposables I've been using. I'm converted.  -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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^^^^^ My previous one was so old that it just seemed to wash away. So far I've resisted the temptation to buy another one, but maybe I should. -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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I was using a Merkur Futur adjustable but not getting a clean shave, so I went back to a 41c open comb for a closer, quicker shave without bleeding to death. According to Merkur, 41c gives a more "aggressive" shave and I agree. ********* "Some people are alive today because it's against the law to kill them". | |||
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Santa brought a Parker butterfly to my house. Used it once so far. Thumbs up. Better shave than the previously used Merkur 34C. | |||
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Funny thing about the Parker, when I finish shaving it feels like some stubble is left, but after my face dries it's the closest shave I've ever gotten! My next problem is figuring out all the listings for replacement Astra Superior Platinum blades. I want to buy a 100-pack, but some of the listings seem like they're for multiples of 100, but not the Superior blades. -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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^^^^^^. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N...lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1 That’s what I ordered a few months ago. You can select a 1 count for $8 and change. P226 NSWG P220 W. German P239 SAS gen2 P6 1980 W. German P228 Nickel P365XL M400 SRP | |||
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Thanks, hray, I just ordered a 1-pack along with a blade disposal thingy by Feather. It wasn't clear to me that the 1-pack was 20 5-packs, but in my own defense, I've had a headache for three days now!  -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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Is Russian blade. Made from salvaged T-34 tank. ********* "Some people are alive today because it's against the law to kill them". | |||
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I have 3 razors. Merkur , Edwin Jagger and a butterfly that I don't recall the brand on and don't see it on the razor. I can get a great shave with the first two. Can't shave with the butterfly without butchering up my face. Go figure. | |||
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Any suggestions on protecting my razor when not in use? My Gillettes always came in plastic boxes with snap-open lids, but my Parker just came in a shipping package, meaning I have nothing to put it in now. Parker lists a couple travel cases and what looks like a tiny hat for the shaver head, but they're leather, and I don't think that's appropriate for a slightly-damp razor to be stored in. How do you guys store your razors? -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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