Thread: First DE razor choices

Thanks, Martin

I have a fair bit of experience having used many different razors over the years, and I'll mention a little bit about what an 'aggressive' razor means to me. At this point in time I can shave with just about any type razor and will be left with a close and bloodless shave. By now I can adjust my technique to a razor's nature and those adjustments will do the trick nicely. It's just something that comes with experience and not because I'm gifted.........heheh.

There are some razors that are just too uncomfortable to use. Matter of fact, I even own a bunch of em.......sheeesh. These razors are too aggressive, even with a mild blade in em(another bottomless hole I won't talk about here). The main point is that the razor's design is something I can't overcome with technique. No post shave weepers or red face, but no fun on my face during the shave.

They feel uncomfortable and harsh, for whatever the reason(and there's a bunch of those). As a result I have some beautiful razors I never use. The discomfort just isn't worth the closer than usual shave many are capable of. A good example would be the old silver American made Bulldog types. Those are bad doggies.......

Unfortunately a new DE user won't know if a razor's too aggressive, and if starting off with one may be pretty discouraged. That's what happened to me with injectors years ago, and I almost quit on that type. Luckily I tried another model and it was night and day.

I'm just saying it's best to not assume that an aggressive razor will be more effective in your personal whisker whacking journey. Heh, no need to try anything drastic at this early date.

Martin

Some so called aggressive razors dont shave as well as a mild razor, a tech is a easily available mild razor, shaves like a dream, as good as a red tip, futur is a aggressive razor, takes time to learn, then gives good shaves, i have been using de's for around 5 years, and have far to many to count, but its not how aggressive it is, its how you use them.

I have a Gillette Super Slim Adjustable that I currently set on 4 and like it a lot. Normally I shave with a straight, but like the DE for mornings when I am pressed for time. This razor delivers. I also like the Merkur Progress, but the longer handle of the Gillette makes me reach for it first.

Not sure where you would place mine.. I have a Schick Krona ( no stamp on the face) and love the way that shaves. I had a fat handled tech and it was a rough cut and almost as irritating as multiblade.

I think that the EJ89 makes a fine first razor. It's not too aggressive but not mild either. Combined with a good blade it will give you a first rate shave.

SE handles are great in comparison to a str8 razor if you dont have one..an SE handle...the blades r mainly stainless steel and r pretty cheap..lemme know if you want more info!..
Gillette tech ball is a nice starter..very mild..try a sample pack of blades if you don't have one from Men's Shaving, Grooming, Skin and Hair Care - West Coast Shaving


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