DE help me choose

[JamieM]

Hi, everyone, I need your input on choosing a new DE razor. 98 per cent of the time, I shave with a straight razor, but on the odd occasion, I do use a DE and SE razor. My blade of choice has always been the Feather in both DE and SE; these blades agree with me and also seem to deliver a smooth, close, comfortable shave. I own only one DE and one SE razor; for many decades, I have used the Merkur 34C HD and a Blackland Vector with a Lite base plate. I love the way both these razors shave; I would like a Stainless Steel DE razor. I don't like open-comb razors. OK, let me know your thoughts and what I should be looking at. PS. I once owned a Feather AS D2, which I thought was a fine razor and always delivered a very good shave.

 

[SoapSpoonAndy]

I love my Blackland Blackbird. Standard plate, closed comb - the "safety bar", stainless steel. It's going to last forever, looks cool, and it works great. I run it primarily with Astra Greens (easy and safe), GEM Personnas and Feathers (where technique is increasingly more important).

 

[Sm29]

Another vote for the Blackbird. I have a Ti that I use daily at home and a SS in my travel kit. I’m a daily three pass shaver.

 

[p.b]

I love my Blackbird too but isn’t it a big step up in blade feel over a 34HD? Maybe the lite plate is a better match?

@JamieM are you only interested in a premium razor or would a Yaqi / DS stainless steel on also work?