I got into DE safety razors within the last 6 months and have discovered Badger and Blade. My short journey:
-got a TTO Viking Blade The Chieftain and some off-brand blades (Saving Revolution? I now have better blades, a variety!); I was determined to shed the plastic of most razors. It's a good thing I was determined, because that razor is far too harsh for my face: too much blade exposure I reckon, or guard gap, or whatever. It is a wonder I stuck with it.
-slightly more educated after reading here a bit, I got a Merkur 34c - it was much better for me
-I wanted to try a 'less aggressive' razor so I got a Baili BR171 for 6 bucks, plus 4 shipping; it is currently my favorite
-I also got a King C. Gillette DE Razor at Walgreens (because, why not?); I find it okay: a bit more of a blade feel than the 34c, but similar for me
So now I am ready to get a 'better quality' DE razor that is similar to my Bailey BR 171. My assumption is that the blade exposure on the 171 must be either neutral or even negative: I mean, the sold bar is WAY FAR from the blade, giving it an enormous 'blade gap.' The blade angle appears quite steep to me. So I assume that the blade must be almost recessed in relation to the shaving plain. I get a DFS without much blade feel at all.
What modern, long-lasting (probably stainless steel) razor would be similar? I've been thinking about the Karve on plate B or plate C.
Suggestions or comments?
-got a TTO Viking Blade The Chieftain and some off-brand blades (Saving Revolution? I now have better blades, a variety!); I was determined to shed the plastic of most razors. It's a good thing I was determined, because that razor is far too harsh for my face: too much blade exposure I reckon, or guard gap, or whatever. It is a wonder I stuck with it.
-slightly more educated after reading here a bit, I got a Merkur 34c - it was much better for me
-I wanted to try a 'less aggressive' razor so I got a Baili BR171 for 6 bucks, plus 4 shipping; it is currently my favorite
-I also got a King C. Gillette DE Razor at Walgreens (because, why not?); I find it okay: a bit more of a blade feel than the 34c, but similar for me
So now I am ready to get a 'better quality' DE razor that is similar to my Bailey BR 171. My assumption is that the blade exposure on the 171 must be either neutral or even negative: I mean, the sold bar is WAY FAR from the blade, giving it an enormous 'blade gap.' The blade angle appears quite steep to me. So I assume that the blade must be almost recessed in relation to the shaving plain. I get a DFS without much blade feel at all.
What modern, long-lasting (probably stainless steel) razor would be similar? I've been thinking about the Karve on plate B or plate C.
Suggestions or comments?