Thread: DE Convert

I actually found the Merkur to be pretty mild. My first shave was more of a problem of it not cutting my hair as opposed to cutting me. I find I actually need to put a little bit of pressure to get it to cut. I also choke up on the handle so I have maximum control.

Congrats! I did like the Merkur experience as well, enjoy.

Awesome - sounds like another convert. Honestly, I bounce back and forth between the DE and the HeadBlade ATX. It's really more of a time issue for me in the morning. If I wake up at a reasonable time, I go with the DE (Edwin Jagger with Derby blade) at the sink. If I wake up a tad late, I go with the HeadBlade in the shower. Still go with the straight almost everyday at the sink - but if I'm really late, I may pop a Feather blade in the Edwin Jagger and go with the DE for my face in the morning as well. Nice to have options.

Adam

Originally Posted by aalbina

Awesome - sounds like another convert. Honestly, I bounce back and forth between the DE and the HeadBlade ATX. It's really more of a time issue for me in the morning. If I wake up at a reasonable time, I go with the DE (Edwin Jagger with Derby blade) at the sink. If I wake up a tad late, I go with the HeadBlade in the shower. Still go with the straight almost everyday at the sink - but if I'm really late, I may pop a Feather blade in the Edwin Jagger and go with the DE for my face in the morning as well. Nice to have options.

Adam

For speed today I used the ATX, but I really must say that it seems harsher on my head than the DE.

Good on you Mr. Wiggly. Been using my Merkur HD a couple months and doing pretty well until last night I figured out 6 shaves is one to many for my blades/face. Irritated and a weeper but still decent shave. I am about ready to move up to straight shaving pretty soon and have my de as back up...