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I had two guys from here tell me to start with a DE before I jump into the wet shaving, straight razor world. Here is what I am leaning towards (good price and someone told me this is a good starter). Thoughts?
Merkur 1904 Safety Razor 42C | RoyalShave
Merkur makes a great razor I currently use a 30C from them. I also have used a 20C from them as well. Maggard Razors has some great razors in the line up as well Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products | Custom Razor Restorations and Custom Scales.Quote:
Originally Posted by iz858
Remember slow and easy with a DE, no pressure and adjust the angle till you find the sweet spot but when you do it will feel like the best shave you have ever had.
Oh and I would stay away from open comb they tend to be a lot more aggressive on your face.
Good luck and have fun getting wet for the first time.
Nice choice. They are a good solid build razor.
The DE89 is my #1 recommendation to any new DE shaver.
I could not be happier with my DE89, excellent call.
iz,
The Edwin Jagger is a good choice: a well made razor with impeccable fit and finish. Here is a link to my interview with Neal Jagger that might interest you.
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EJ89 was my first, followed by a Parker 22R and 24C. The TTO was OK, but the 24C is my favorite razor. It's an open comb, but very mild and gives me excellent shaves!
I have used an EJ 89 for the last year and a half, and it is a good choice. I had an issue with some chrome flaking and they immediately replaced the faulty part. Good product and a reputable company. You are in a good place.
Thanks everyone for all the help. Any tips for up keep on the de and soap or cream? Never done a wet shave, any place I can learn from?
There's a section here for DE shaving....you'll need blades, a brush and soap or cream...and a coffee mug to start.
Omega Boar of the cheapest Parker worked well for me starting out a few months ago. I got a ceramic pottery shaving bowl to use. Prorasco Green soap is good, RazoRock BrainFreeze, Arko Menthol, RazoRock Fresco and SRD lavender are the soaps I use. Biggest help to me is where people said to put some water onto the soap to soften it and to practice the lathering process. This helps the brushes break in and you learn about the lather. I had a ton of trouble lathering at first until I learned how much water and pressure to use. Now lathering is much easier! Also, make sure to get a variety of blades to try out, I tried over 15 blades and got 2 that work well and 1 that is OK, many of the rest were very painful!
Where? I ordered that as well.Quote:
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I ordered omega boar brush with it. A couple samples of soap from srd. How do I learn to lather? A member is sending me cream to try as well.
You learn to lather by practicing doing it. Go to You Tube and search "making a lather with shaving soap". This is but one of many Lathering Tutorial - How to lather a shaving soap - YouTube . Just takes practice to get it right.Quote:
Originally Posted by iz858
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