Thread: Best DE's for Newbies?

Aloha!

Edwin Jagger DE-89 or Merkur 34c.

Game, set and match for a noob.

Both of these have small blade reveals that yield a very mild shave. Even if the noob presses a bit with a moderate blade installed, he/she will be OK and should escape razor burn and come away with little or no nicks or cuts.
You can even put Feather blades in these and with a minimal amount of care, get an astounding shave even if you have limited DE experience. They are very forgiving razors.

I still use them (I have both) for my Feather, SuperMax Titanium and Bolzano blades. No razor burn and a super BBS shave every time.

-Zip

I started with 34C which was great and mild, but if I had to do it all over again I would say go with a Rockwell 6c. And as far as young kids go which I have 2 and razors I keep mine out of reach and it’s all good. You have to be willing to take the extra effort to secure items like razors, knives and guns.