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The contest is over. That razor is very pretty. I'm sure the handle ups the value. A plain handled one goes for around $36 on Amazon. Still, to me, the best double edged safety razor is the old Gillette adjustable. It's what I learned to shave with. My neck, though is so sensitive I usually use a Gillette Mach 3 Turbo cartridge razor. Takes longer to get a close shave, but there's less blood donated in the process. Sometimes, I think about going Duck Commander and giving up shaving altogether. No telling how much time that would save me.
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Toby, I have my grandfathers straight razor from the Columbia World Exposition in the late 1800's. I just haven't had the courage to start sharpening it. When my tools are good enough for shaving I'll move on to the razor.
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For me the old Gillette slim adjustable long handle works best.
For blades I like Astra, Bic, Red Personna and Nacet. These can be bought on ebay for less than $10 for 100.
Personna medical prep and Kai are also very good, but a bit too pricey. Feather blades are just a bit sharp for me unless I adjust the razor down a number.
I don't use a brush but I do use a Arno soap stick first.
Does a much better job than any disposable razor at less than $.10 each. Lasts longer too!