Thread: The right DE

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.

Originally Posted by insanity

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.

That may be kind of difficult to find.

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.

Originally Posted by NCGuy

That may be kind of difficult to find.

As long as it dose not feel like a brick being drug across my face like my shavette feels now I will be happy.

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