Thread: DE newb question

Glad to put my two cents worth in:-) I think you'll be happy with the sampler pack. It beats buying then going back for more. That way you can find out pretty fast what you like.

if you ordered from razor and brush, Gio closed his shop some time back, so dont expect anything from him.

try west coast shaving;
Sample Packs : West Coast Shaving, Double Edge Blade Sampler Packs

the DE extended would be my choice here as best value/money. It has few junk blades and most good-great stuff.

I wonder if it is too late to add some information here. The only word of caution that I can give is with reguards to the feather, which have a reputation of beign somewhat of a face eater and being the sharpest blade available. If you need to be warry of any blade its the feather blades.

I am giving up double edges because I do not want to have to keep buying. Want to do that once and get it done with.

A Sampler Pack is a good way to go. My personal fav DE blades are Astra Superior Platinum and Feather. I have found Gillette 7 O'clock blacks to be excellent blades as well. Gotta find what works for you though.

Thanks Everybody.

I did get the extended sampler from WCS.

Cool let us know which one you like the best:-)

I've been shaving with DE blades for several years now. I have found that I like Derby blades the best.

However, I think YMMV may be dependent not only upon your face & skin type, but also upon what razor you are using the blades in.

I have a Merkur & have been informed that they have a very aggressive blade angle as compared to the Waishi type of razor. Many people like the Feather blades, but I have found that they irritate my face.

Anyway, I am a dedicated DE shaver. I have given SE a try, had the blade prof. sharpened by Lynn & everything. I found that it was not any closer than my Merkur/Derby shaves were, and that it also take a lot longer & a lot more being careful.

Bill

I'm a SR shaver through and through. I just picked up a DE so I'd have something for when I travel. I don't want to have to worry about all the SR equipment on a 12 day trip with 5 stops.

Gentlemen,

May I offer my two cent's worth?

For starters, one could not go wrong with an Edwin Jagger 89L double edge razor.

For blades, I recommend Feathers or Gillette 8 O'Clock Sharp Edge blades (yellow packs). I know, I know, these are sharp blades, but I figure you might as well start at the top.

There is beauty in shaving with a sharp blade. Just take care — because you can cut just as well with a lesser blade.

Regards,

Obie

My favorite blades are Super Iridiums, Red IPs, Feathers and Dorcos.