Thread: Shaved with my DE this morning...

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Originally Posted by phillyclaude
I've been thinking about grabbing a DE for running late days....should I just look for a Merkur Futur somewhere?


I got a new 38C with the thoughtr I could do the head in a hurry and after a bad Mok3 shave which I described in detail about 6 months ago. I haven't even went through one box of DE blades. I keep it in the cabinet with a blade but really have no desire to use it. I spent about 40.00+ dollars on razor and blades that I could have spent on another straight. If you think you need to try a DE get a cheep gillette at a fleamarket or antique shop. Then order a few good blades. If it works for you then upgrade. I would give you my 38C but it might be good for travel? I think I will keep it around a while.

Don

For DE's I just really dug the Futur. Its' big, hefty, adjustable. Really very, very nice.

I did a mini-review here:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=37041

I recommend the Merkur Slant bar razor if you're going to use a DE. It's my DE razor of choice. The blade is held in the head at a bit of an angle so you get a bit of the scything action that you get with straights. . . provides for really nice shaves.

Last night I needed a shave before going to bed for the night and didn't feel like fooling with a str8, so I plopped a fresh Derby in my HD and went to town. Wadda ya know; a nice smooth face in no time at all. This morning after I showered I grabbed my str8 and gave it a few licks on the Swaty, and a few laps on the strop. I looked at the razor in my hand, shrugged, and put it away. I lathered up, picked up the HD and got a nice close shave in nearly no time, with no irritation. I can't see myself giving up on str8's, but I'm not tossing out my HD either.
Ken.