Maggard Razor disappointment ... alternatives?

[GerryM]

Bought a V3 head from Maggard. It's deformed, bigger on one side than the other. See photo: http://i.imgur.com/CGMQXbf.jpg

Maggard offered to replace it with another but I've totally lost confidence in their stuff.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced alternative head? Thanks. Also recommend the best value for money stainless head, just for reference (handle is stainless, be good to match). Moderate shaving, not aggressive.

 

[Iron City]

Not a head but....have you tried the Merkur 34C? Smooth as butter for me.

 

[GerryM]

Thanks for the recommendation. I've added it to my Wish List on Amazon....

Just FYI to anyone interested in the Maggard angle; I found out a few hours ago that you can buy the identical head direct from China on aliexpress for 1/3 of the price Maggard charges.

Just search the ali express site for "Double Edge Shaving Safety Razor Head"

That's TWO heads for $6.99 ... shipped

Note: link was removed by moderator. Apparently I cannot post links to offsite auctions.

 

[gadgetgeek]

I'd be looking at vintage, you should be able to find a vintage gillette twist to open, for pretty cheap. Adjustables are a bit more. but if you want new, the merkurs rate pretty high, I don't have one, but from what I've seen they are worth while.

 

[GerryM]

I've got a knock-off "Futur" coming from China ... only $6 from ali express. Search for "Qshave" on that site.

 

[EricV]

I've got an open comb Fatip Grande that is absolutely fantastic and an old screw on Gillette head with a bulldog handle thats also great if I don't have much beard built up. Both are well made functionally, the Gillette is a cheap design that was done well.

The Futur clones are appealing now that Merkur didn't renew the patent.