Thread: Ming Shi 2000s

So, after stumbling on this thread a few weeks back, I thought what the heck, I'll give it a try. Decided to get it from Maggard razors. Bit more than aliexpress, but Brad's a good guy, and I didn't want the mystery wait for shipping from overseas. Also, at $13, it's not like it's breaking the bank.

Anyway, it arrived today and as it is my first adjustable DE, suggestions as to how to set it up to start are more than welcome. I'm thinking the prudent thing would be to start at 1 and work up from there. Am I on the right track?

I would suggest starting at #2 and most folks will be adjusting higher as they go. It does need a good blade and I would not start with a Feather Blade as they will amplify a bad angle. It is worth while to get a blade selection package to see which blade and angle suits you best..
Use little pressure and like a straight, blade angle is important. Skin stretching is important also.
Have fun and go slow as you learn, Corners of jaw invite cuts!
~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

I would suggest starting at #2 and most folks will be adjusting higher as they go. It does need a good blade and I would not start with a Feather Blade as they will amplify a bad angle. It is worth while to get a blade selection package to see which blade and angle suits you best..
Use little pressure and like a straight, blade angle is important. Skin stretching is important also.
Have fun and go slow as you learn, Corners of jaw invite cuts!
~Richard

Thanks Richard!

Started on 2, and went to 2.5 for my 2nd and 3rd passes. I have to say I'm pretty impressed! I don't have a load of DE experience, and most of that is on vintage Gilettes, but I'd say this is close to as good a shave as I've had from a DE.

I have a bunch of different blades, and tried an Astra as I'd just opened the pack recently. I'm happy with how that went, but am looking forward to trying others. I decided not to try the blades that come with the thing as the Maggard site notes: "Includes 5 blades — not sure if I’d trust them on my face". So looks like I have five bonus blades for the workshop.

Oh, and one advantage of being gravitationally advantaged is that the corners of my jaw are quite well padded, so no cuts here.

Glad that your foray went well! I'm still around 2 and 2.5 and experiencing irritation, but no cuts, even with a Feather blade with at least 12 shaves in (and palm stropping after each shave)