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I have my parker shavette and have been learning with it. I also want to get a DE to try out but I am having trouble picking one out. There are things like open comb, closed comb, slant edge, adjustable etc to chose from. One I really like the look of is the Dreadnought Spartan. So my question is what should I start out with not necessarily brand but what type?
I'm going to step into quicksand
and offer a wobbly definition
of these types of DE's.
Closed Comb - I would describe as
a typical type of DE we are most
familiar with. Most likely suited for
most shavers
Open Comb - These have those little
prongs that stick out under the blade.
More aggressive. Cooler and more Klingon
like. Suppose to work better on tougher
beards or those with a few days growth.
Slant - A closed comb but the edges of the
blade are at a steeper angel. More aggressive
than the closed comb but without those prong thingies
that no doubt will impress the ladies.
Adjustable - Closed comb but with the twist of
a knob the gap of comb open or closes. This
way you can adjust the setting to where it
best suits you.
The Spartan looks like it would be a very
good razor.
I hope more knowledgeable member step
in and correct my errors.
Terry
Thanks for the help I watched a couple vids on youtube on the subject showing all the different styles. I think a closed comb nonadjustable like the spartan is in my future. There are many out there to chose from that can be had for less but I just really like the way the spartan looks more than most. Ikon makes a nonadjustable that has both open and closed comb. I shave at least 5 days a week and here soon will have to shave 7 days a week. I am leaning more toward a closed comb because of that. Also my face tends to get chewed up rather easily so something genital but can still do a good 1 or two pass shave is what I am looking for.
If you like the Spartan then go for
it - nothing else will satisfy you.
Terry
I am pretty sure that the Dreadnought Spartan is a head that is made by Edwin Jagger if not the whole razor. I have read that they admit to some components being made by EJ and there are only 3 components to this razor. EJ used to use a Merkur head for thier products but I understand that they make thier own now.
All in all Terry is right, go for it. Edwin Jagger does make a very fine razor.
The Dreadnought cream is rebranded (for America) Bluebeard's Revenge I am told. I had some of the original and it is a good cream, but is supposed to reduce hair growth over time when you use it. Now I don't know about you, but I want to grow my beard so that I can shave it off!
Will N.
That may be kind of difficult to find. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by insanity
I have a small tin on the cream and it smells really good though I never intended to buy more it was a free sample. I am going to look into those a little more if they look close enough I will go with a EJ, though some of the handles are kind of ugly to me.
As long as it dose not feel like a brick being drug across my face like my shavette feels now I will be happy.Quote:
Originally Posted by NCGuy
The heads do look remarkably similar, and I did a quick search and found some more appealing looking EJ razors.
Dreadnought Spartan Double Edge Razor | Dreadnought Shaving
Edwin Jagger
Remember to stretch the skin and
use a light touch -simply allow the
razor to glide down (or up or across)
your face.
Once you get a DE in your hand you
will abandon the shavette - most
likely forever.
You might want to consider buying a
sampler pak of DE blades.
Terry
I am still working on technique and its taking a bit what feels smooth dose not remove all of the hair what removes all of the hair is rough. A sampler pack is on my list along with a DE but one day I want to go to a full on straight razor. I just have to get my skin ready for it because for the last 9 years I have been using an electric razor for most of my shaving.
I think that you will see an improvement
with your DE. If I remember correctly the
shavette used to get a lot of bad press on
the forums. It was labeled aggressive and
users cut themselves frequently.
In no time at all you will be starting a thread
" My First Straight Shave ".
Terry
I hope it is far better than my experience with the shavette because I see a lot of blood with it.
The shavette seems more of a
shaving contraption than a shaving
instrument.
As far as the DE and straight goes if
the rest of us can do it so can you.
Terry
I have to ask:
. . . Why does a Dreadnaught Spartan cost twice as much as a EJ DE89 ?
If I were going to spend that much on a DE razor, I'd want either an adjustable, or one in stainless steel. But I'm cheap.
. Charles
I really don't know why it is $70 maybe they marked it up as a "premium product" to target people that like to say this bad boy cost me $$$.
Wow ! Used by Real Men!Quote:
Originally Posted by insanity
That is where the extra 30 bucks is justified.
Hi there, I would recommend the Ikon OSS. It has an open and closed rake, is heavy, amazingly comfortable, and just fits the hand nicely.
I really considered the Ikon because of that but I don't need an open comb just yet.
I have a ikon and they are great razor with a hefty handle and easy to hold one to when your hands are wet it's really your call and your money. I think you will get a amazing share out of what ever
I recently broke the scales on my dovo, so until i find some new ones i figred its about time I picked up my first DE, went with the EJ DE89, and I absolutely love it.
Look at what came in the mail today.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...-52-32_923.jpg
What's in the plastic bags?
Those are the Straight Razor Designs shave soap samples.
So I could not resist I put the included blade in the razor made up a lather and shaved. I have a near BBS shave with it very little irritation I would probably have none but I did a WTG and XTG. I think the XTG was a little rougher than what I was expecting and I probably should not have done it to begin with. All in all I am very pleased with this razor.
Very nice!
I am getting better with this DE smooth shave today a little irritation. I did a WTG and ATG with a shark super chrome it felt like the blades life ended part way through the WTG pass.
I have the same problem with Sharks. By the second pass I feel the edge pulling more.
I was wondering if they are crappy blades or just me. The merkur blade I used for 2 shaves because I felt at the end of the second shave it was tugging a bit more. I then used a Wilkinson sword for two shaves and it was about the same as the merkur. But the shark was not a very good shave compared to those two. I am going to try to keep a log of how the blades do for me. So far I have a few categories.
Blade used.
Type of passes preformed.
Shaving soap used. It may affect performance it may not.
How the shave feels.
How my face feels immediately afterwards. I think I will add how my face fees through the day but usually after an hour or so my face kinda normalizes no matter what I do to it.
Dose the blade need to be broken in. I'm not sure this is really necessary because after 2 3 shaves it will go in the trash responsibly.
How long the blade lasts.
I am open to suggestions on what to look out for in selecting the right blade.
That's a great idea, I think I'm going to start doing that too!
If you have any ideas on what it means to have the right blade please add to the list. Aside from one day slapping a blade in the razor and shaving while sub consciously judging it the best way IMO is to have a log of what you have used and make that log as you use them.
Hmmm lets think on this. Initial Sharpness Grade I guess, then after 1st pass (WTG), then after 2nd pass (ATG/XTG), Second Shave (Y/N), Second Shave 1, 2, Third Shave 1, 2? Something like that?
I have been listing all the same but noting if it was 1st 2nd 3rd etc on the shaves. What you have is more intuitive I think and adds to grading the blade better.
Hey bro, I'm going to work up an excel spreadsheet over the weekend and I'll post it. Have been down with the flu this past week. BTW...I just tried a Gillette 7 o'clock blade and absolutely hated it. Horrible shave. I'm going to be giving this pack of razors to a friend to try out.
Cool I will look for it. I used the Gillette 7 oclock yellow pack was almost as good as the Wilkinson swords I have used. They do tug a bit with the ATG on my chin a little so I am not chalking them up very high just yet.
Hope you are felling better.
Hmmm the one I used was a green pack...? I wonder what the differences are.
Thanks for the good wishes! I'll PM you when I have it done bro!
Material it is made of, of the three on SRD two list the material one is platinum blue pack, super stainless light green pack, and the yellows donot say on the pack what they are made of just sharp edge.