Thread: Thinking of changing my DE (Merkur barber pole), any idea ?

Originally Posted by kossi

macpowa, do I understand you right that you are a straight razor shaver and are looking for a more aggressive DE when you want to switch from time to time? In this case I highly recommend to try slant. If not - you also may try a slant, but also consider Merkur Futur or an open comb.

I have both a Hoffritz slant and just picked up a Gillette ball tech open comb. Both give great shaves, but I would give the edge in comfort to the Gillette. I also have a Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf SE that does a phenomonal job. I would suggest succumbing to razor aquisition disorder (RAD), you can never have too many

The Feather DE safety razor is so smooth people mistake it's smoothness for mildness. it does take a slightly different angle but I can easily mow down a weeks worth of growth with it. If you were to apply pressure with the Feather you would easily cut yourself. That being said you may want to try an adjustable razor which will give you the ability to adjust the blade gap.