Thread: DE suggestions for my 13 year old daughter

The lady has the longer handle which I think makes it a bit easier. If you end up liking the derby blades, you can usually find 100 of them for ~$8

For a very mild new, inexpensive DE razor consider the Weishi. It's aluminum, costs about $12 (including shipping) delivered from Hong Kong. From eBay,

. . . Item number: 260775445840

I use it with Feather blades. You have to keep the razor at the right angle to your skin. Otherwise, you don't get any blade contact. That's the trade-off for "very mild".

Charles

Thank you all for your help and suggestions. I think I'm going to aim for a slim. Any idea what a reasonable price for one is in decent shape?

Originally Posted by gomatty

Thank you all for your help and suggestions. I think I'm going to aim for a slim. Any idea what a reasonable price for one is in decent shape?

Not sure how this works with SRP conduct rules...but, FWIW they're like straights. They're all over the board, some really cheap and great deals, some really cheap and trashed, some reall nice and therefore more pricey, and some really pricey and not so nice. Spend what you feel comfortable spending on a razor you feel comfortable giving to your daughter.

Originally Posted by MikeMN

I bought a SS feather DE. I like it. I hear they make a plastic DE razor that is good, too, and much less exepensive. What I like about the feather is I rarely nick myself. It is designed for newbies.

Yes this was my 1st DE razor, quite mild, long handle like a lady Gillette

The fetching Mrs. GI has appropriated a 3 piece Tech and my daughter rocks a 1966 Slim Adjustable. Either would be a great choice.

Made the purchase today. Got a very clean looking 1967 slim m-4 (not sure what the m-4 means). Her birthday isnt until the end of june so I have some time to 'figure it out' before I give it to her. Thanks for all your help!!

Gillette blue tip.

Originally Posted by gomatty

Made the purchase today. Got a very clean looking 1967 slim m-4 (not sure what the m-4 means). Her birthday isnt until the end of june so I have some time to 'figure it out' before I give it to her. Thanks for all your help!!

Congrats! M-4 Is the date marking; 4th quarter of 1967
See here: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index...ng_Information

Post up some pics!

Here are some from the listing.