Quote Originally Posted by cpcohen1945 View Post
FWIW --

Put some lather on your face, put a blade in the razor, and start shaving. One warning:

. . . That blade is _sharp_. Use _no pressure_ on the razor -- it is _not_ like a cartridge.

People will talk about which DE razor is "better" forever. From what I've read and experienced, the old Gillettes were fine. I think, in a recent thread, the Super Speed was called "aggressive", so be extra careful about using _no pressure_.

Charles

PS -- the "Badger and Blade" website is a hangout for people who really, really care about DE razors. You might check it for reviews of the Super Speed. And check this site, as well.
+1 on badgerandblade.com, that is where I started for info on DE shaving.

FWIW, I really like the Merkur Slant. A lot of people say it's too aggressive for a beginner, but I think that's nonsense. As far as a DE goes, it gives the best shaves IMO.

Now you just need to move up to a straight razor and your shaving problems will be over!