Hiya,

There's a large variety of DE razors to choose from when first starting this 'hobby'. Some razors are mild and some are aggressive, and most are somewhere in the middle. I won't get into what the differences are, since it would be difficult to understand unless you've used some. That's a whole other extremely deep badger burrow for another time maybe.

I'm of the opinion that most razors are fine for starting off. Try a mild or medium aggressive one, and stay away from the very aggressive type. Those will bite you much easier if your technique isn't good. You can believe me when I say that a very aggressive razor will not be a fun way to start out. You'll hear some members tell you to start with something aggressive that works well for them, but it's only gonna make learning this skill a bit more painful. Plus, it may well turn out that you end up preferring a mild razor after you've tried a number of em.

There's no way of telling what matches your face until you learn technique. You're gonna be fumbling around for a while in the beginning......trying to figure things out. Don't expect much for the first week or two, so be patient. Most razors will be ok to shave with, with the thought of using the same one for at least a month. By then everything will have come together somewhat, and you can start making comparisons with other razors. That's the name of the game after learning technique. It's trial and error when finding the right razor, and it can take a while.

The idea is to find a tool that gives you a close AND comfortable shave. No sense getting a very close shave if your face experiences discomfort along the way. It's very possible to have both those factors, and that should be the goal.

Gruesome eh? Yeah, this DE thing can be a looong journey if you decide on trying for the perfect shave. Gotta have some motivation, that's for sure. It's pretty damn fun though when everything comes together.

Heh, I wouldn't be surprised if other members have thoughts different than mine about what razor to start with. Matter of fact, I'd be surprised and shocked if everyone agreed with me. It's part of the diabolical nature of this goofy 'hobby'.......you gotta try it yourself to see what's up.

Martin