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I know this isn't related to straight shaving, but I shaved last night with a DE razor for the first time since I began shaving some 32 years ago.
I almost forgot how great a shave a DE razor can provide. The equipment I used wasn't anything special, either. My grandfathers old razor and some new Meijers brand DE blades. I got super close and comfortable shave. I was really amazed that I would enjoy it as much as I did!
Jeff
Jeff,
You are right, a DE does give a very close shave. Too
bad all those guys who are currenty using a mach3 and
now the fusion will probably never discover this. As a
result they will continue to pay something like $25.00
for 8 fusion cartridges, ahd thats at Wal mart.
Terry
I'm using a Merkur Slant this week, a razor I acquired from Jeff (threeputt). It is VERY aggressive, and give an incredible close shave. This razor shows me what I need to aspire to with my straights!
RT
I have been using a DE for a while and I love it...I just cant imagine ever getting a closer shave with anything else. Im sure in the beginning with the straight I will still have to finish off the job with the DE for a while!
There's nothing wrong with a DE. Before I started using a straight I used a Mercur Vision and it gave one outstanding shave. Not quite as close as a straight but very close.
No, nothing wrong with a DE, but I think the concern was posting about using a DE on a Straight Razor forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
RT
That was my concern. I should have known, having been a member here for a while, that it wouldn't stir any controversy/complaints.
I picked up DE shaving again because I'm finished with the "new" Gillette systems. So, when I'm pressed for time and can't shave with my straights, I'll shave with the DE instead of the Mach3/Fusion.
Jeff
Jeff,
You are not the only one who switches back and forth. Although this is a straight razor forum, it's the members who participate that make it what it is. I would guess that a large number of members here don't use a straight everyday, and a good number who don't use one at all, either because they don't yet have one or because they tried it for a while and it just wasn't "their bag". Regardless, I love using straights, and I enjoy the participation here.
RT
I'm sure I'm not the only one here that doesn't use a str8 all the time. I sometimes use my 1960 Gillette Adjustable, or one of my injectors if I'm in a big hurry. I also rarely use the same cream/soap twice in a row. What can I say? I just don't like to get in a shaving rut, I guess.
Wayne
I rounded up the DE for the times when time was an issue. I loved it. It's been so long since I used one I forgot just how great the shave is. Having said that, I'm definitely not giving up on my straights. The DE shaves great, but the straight shaves better in my opinion. Now I've got the best of both worlds.
When I found my grandfather's old DE razor at my folks house, it was like running into an old friend...
Jeff
I have used a Merkur DE for about 5 years. It was a Christmas gift from an old girlfriend, and I quickly realized it was the best shave I ever had . . . until I recently discovered that people still use straight razors. I am now a hopless convert for staights but I still use the DE when I get a little shakey with the big knife. It is alot easier to bail out halfway though a shave and live to try again tomorrow. :D
Emil
i'm a little late chiming in but ive been using a merkur HD while my str8 is off getting shave ready (Thank you very much, Jeff!) and ive never had a shave as good as ive caught with this DE. my mustache and chin area go much easier and way smoother than my hated mach3, ive only been using merkur blades and i know the common thought is that feathers are much sharper but would you guys recommend them in general? im dying to try them and i havent cut myself yet with the DE? should the feathers be my next step or perhaps the euro gillettes, derby' or something else?
James,Quote:
Originally Posted by NoMoreMach3
I've got both the Merkur and Feather blades. Personally, I prefer the Merkur. Maybe I got a bad "batch" of Feathers, but I was not impressed. This question will probably get more responses at ShaveMyFace or at Badger And Blade.
RT
yeah like most things shaving it's going to come down to personal taste, so i guess there is no answer other than that theyre sharp.
someone also posted a link to a great deal on feather blades on shavemyface, 100 blades for $24 so i guess i'm skipping feeling the water with these guys and jumping right into the pool with them, tough price to pass up.
here is the link to the sale if anyone is interested.
http://www.cottonblossomcrafts.com/shave_page_9.htm
James if you want to wait a bit, I'll toss a couple feathers in the box when I return your str8. My wife is now using feathers on her legs, so i have a good supply ;) I'm afraid these things will make your Dovo look like a butter knife though, no matter how sharp I can get it! These feathers redefined "sharp" for me.
Jeff