Thread: First Shave With a Safety

I did a little more looking, and managed to find other links to that razor, but, like you, they were more or less all in black handle. But, since the 38 models come in the matte coloring like yours, and they do make the 3 piece long handle with colored handles, it seems like that is what you have. It's just not a very well known
model here in the US, so it seems that I've learned something new about Merkurs. :>

Originally Posted by Sargon

I did a little more looking, and managed to find other links to that razor, but, like you, they were more or less all in black handle. But, since the 38 models come in the matte coloring like yours, and they do make the 3 piece long handle with colored handles, it seems like that is what you have. It's just not a very well known
model here in the US, so it seems that I've learned something new about Merkurs. :>

Well what ever it is im happy with it, i just need to get used to the heavy head.. got me a new shaving mug, came with a puck, so i dropped it in since i have another in the bowl, same with the brush, since i have two, so now i can choose which one im in the mood for. kinda leaning to one over the other though.. just wish i could find the perfect scuttle, ive been looking just cant find what im after, closest one is the one out of Australia, just not going to pay more for shipping then the actual scuttle, Colonel Conk makes one, but ive herd bad things, like the puck doesnt even fit in the top, if the top was lower, and the puck fit, i would have grabbed that one, oh well, only time will tell,, JR

Originally Posted by themadplumbarian

Well what ever it is im happy with it, i just need to get used to the heavy head.. got me a new shaving mug, came with a puck, so i dropped it in since i have another in the bowl, same with the brush, since i have two, so now i can choose which one im in the mood for. kinda leaning to one over the other though.. just wish i could find the perfect scuttle, ive been looking just cant find what im after, closest one is the one out of Australia, just not going to pay more for shipping then the actual scuttle, Colonel Conk makes one, but ive herd bad things, like the puck doesnt even fit in the top, if the top was lower, and the puck fit, i would have grabbed that one, oh well, only time will tell,, JR

Avoid the old style scuttles that is supposed to fit a puck, they aren't that practical. What you want is a modern scuttle made to keep your lather warm. Keep the puck in it's original container.

Originally Posted by Blix

Avoid the old style scuttles that is supposed to fit a puck, they aren't that practical. What you want is a modern scuttle made to keep your lather warm. Keep the puck in it's original container.

Im all new to this, so not to sound dumb, but keep the puck in a mug, get the lather in the mug, then transfer and whip it in the newer type scuttle? all while the brush gets cold? JR

Originally Posted by themadplumbarian

Im all new to this, so not to sound dumb, but keep the puck in a mug, get the lather in the mug, then transfer and whip it in the newer type scuttle? all while the brush gets cold? JR

Personally I don't see the usefulness in a mug either... Load your soap in whatever it came in (plastic container, ceramic tub etc) or if you bought a refill puck, a mug might work..
Just wet the brush, shake it a few time to get rid of excess water, then load it on the soap for say 30 seconds, then whip up the lather in the scuttle. You'll be rewarded with nice and warm lather for all passes...

Originally Posted by Blix

Personally I don't see the usefulness in a mug either... Load your soap in whatever it came in (plastic container, ceramic tub etc) or if you bought a refill puck, a mug might work..
Just wet the brush, shake it a few time to get rid of excess water, then load it on the soap for say 30 seconds, then whip up the lather in the scuttle. You'll be rewarded with nice and warm lather for all passes...

Im in the middle of having a custom scuttle made. Basicaly the newer type but with a brush warmer and a lid.. cant wait!

Originally Posted by themadplumbarian

Ive been after a good shave, i have yet to have one, and have tried every thing that has come out, except the $300 electric, safety and a strait, ive been toying with the notion of a strait, but have been to nerves about them, so i got a safety for x-mas, so today was the first time i could use it, as i lathered up, i said to myself, i dont think this is going to cut it another waist, since its been a few days since ive had a shave this is going to be rough, so i took one swipe, didnt feel anything and said ha, i knew it wouldnt do it! so when i looked in the mirror, there was nothing there, no lather, nor hair! oh wow tell me i found something that's going to work, so i finished the shave, had no problem, no rough pulls(my big problem) and after i dried off, i let my wife look it over and she gave it her approval, its been 6hrs and its still so smooth, i am so shocked, looks like i have me a winner!! JR

I too recently switched to a safety razor, Merkur HD 34C. I switched from cartridge razors to a straight about 5 months ago and have enjoyed using the straight, but it still takes me a while to shave with it since I'm still learning to use it. The safety for me is a good weekday razor. I have been very impressed with how well the safety razor works and how easy it is to use. After a few months I think I'm going to put a Merkur 37C Slant into my arsenal.

I've been thinking about picking up a DE safety as well. Leaning toward the Jagger 89. From my little bit of research, it's on par with the Merkur and read it performed marginally better for the same price.

Anyone got 2 cents to throw in?

Originally Posted by BossManBill

I've been thinking about picking up a DE safety as well. Leaning toward the Jagger 89. From my little bit of research, it's on par with the Merkur and read it performed marginally better for the same price.

Anyone got 2 cents to throw in?

Try this thread (which I started):

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ristocrat.html

If it doesn't convince you to get the EJ, nothing will.

Charles

Originally Posted by BossManBill

I've been thinking about picking up a DE safety as well. Leaning toward the Jagger 89. From my little bit of research, it's on par with the Merkur and read it performed marginally better for the same price.

Anyone got 2 cents to throw in?

I've not read the thread cpcohen1945 was kind enough to link for you. I'll be doing that after this, but, I will say that I have the EJ89l (lined handle) and I absolutely love it. I normally shave with my straight, but I'm not good enough to have the perfect shave with it yet. That will come in time, I'm sure. If I absolutely have to look good, I will clean up with the EJ and it does a great job. Not only that, but it's easy to use. For me, I never get razorburn with it (unless I go crazy) and it's very easy to take apart and maintain. There are no parts to will wear out and break like on a butterfly style DE.

Plus when you open the box you'll think you have a work of art. The chrome is shiny and flawless.

By the way, even my wife uses it. We have Derby and Feather blades. I prefer the Feathers.