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I agree...Thanks a lot Rick.

You're right...The first is just a design on the straight bar. I'd go with the Merkur Classic straight bar (your first choice) or a Merkur HD (Heavy Duty) straight bar DE razor.

The second razor...

I'm not sure, but it may have something to do with the distance between the blade and the safety bar, which is greater in a Parker than the other razors.

You misunderstood me...NO teeth or open...

All of the butterfly or TTO (Twist To Open) razors are straight bar I believe.

And yes, I personally think that the straight bar is best for the beginner.

If you are set on a butterfly, go...

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Double-Edge Safety Razor

That's the safety bar, which is why they're called DE safety razors.

Some have straight bars, some have open tooth combs. The latter are for shavers who want a VERY close shave and/or have a...