Thread: best beginner DE

Originally Posted by mosley59

So when you say safety bar you are referring to closed combs? Thanks heaps for that explanation, it's cleared things up a lot for me.

I guess the early GEMs could be described as "closed comb", but the term doesn't have much meaning in the DE world. Either there is a comb or there is not.

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I thought it might be better than starting a new one to ask the same basic question.

I wondered if anyone could weigh in on the Merkur 1904/1906 Bar vs. Merkur 1904/1906 Open vs. Merkur 34C.

I've never shaved with a DE razor. These are razors that I've seen recommended on this thread, but I just want to know if someone could give me a good comparison.

Thanks,
John

I ended up buying the EJ 89 that was recommended earlier in the thread, and can't say enough good things about it. Cheap, solid, good balance, excellent weight, smooth shaving, it has it all. To be honest, I don't know if I'll ever bother trying another DE now that I've used this one (touch wood - can't afford another AD). I'd definitely recommend it for a starter DE.