How'd the v3 workout?Thanks, folks.
Baxter Razor
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I attached the V3 to a Scotch & Stowe Stainless Steel handle and it made for a very nice pairing.
The V3 was incredibly close, but resulted in giving me some irritation on the third day of use. So, I had to set it aside and go back to milder razors for the moment.
But, I hope to hone my technique so my skin/beard become more accustomed to the V3. This may take some time.
Bottom line, I'm VERY glad I purchased it.
Thank you for the recommendation!What blade are you using?I attached the V3 to a Scotch & Stowe Stainless Steel handle and it made for a very nice pairing.
The V3 was incredibly close, but resulted in giving me some irritation on the third day of use. So, I had to set it aside and go back to milder razors for the moment.
But, I hope to hone my technique so my skin/beard become more accustomed to the V3. This may take some time.
Bottom line, I'm VERY glad I purchased it.
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As I recall, I used a Personna Blue. It's been my go to blade for some time.
No guarantee here but the persona is a very sharp blade and whenever I've tried something like a dorco prime or a feather which I just can't use, the aggressiveness of the v3 amplifies it and I get some irritation and I've been shaving this way for 25 yrs. try a dorco 300 or equivalent if you have one. If not dollar general or family dollar sells some sort of rebranded dorco I believe. I think using a blade that isn't so sharp works like a blade that is with this setup.
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Thank you.
I've never tried Dorco before but now have a reason to give them a try. I'm wondering if they're comparable to Derby, which I have. BTW, specifically, are you speaking of the Dorco ST300 Double Edge Razor Blades/ Stainless Steel?Derby should be fine if it's worked before. If you switched to the persona because it gave you a smoother shave than the derby than the derby should be a winner with the more aggressive v3. I know Maggard like to compare the v3 head to an EJ89 or Muhle or Baxter but they aren't even close outside of maybe looks. They offer a v3A which is supposedly even more aggressive.Thank you.
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Thanks. Derby it is. Regarding Dorco 300's, not sure I want to buy 100. But, saw them for less than 8 bucks for 10o...specifically $7.13. Wow! I had a gift card, so...
Derby it is. Regarding Dorco 300's, not sure I want to buy 100. But, saw them for less than 8 bucks for 10o...specifically $7.13. Wow! I had a gift card, so...Yeah they're cheap and I've used the for years with no issues. They just came out with a newer blade called the prime and imo it's darn near feather sharp. I use them in my Muhle R89 with awesome results but they do irritate a tad with the v3 because of the sharpness. I think if you did well with a derby before it should work well now. Let me know how that combo works.Thanks.
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Looking forward to getting the Dorcos. I may try them before the Derby. But, I'l tread lightly knowing how aggressive the V3 is. I agree, the V3 is more aggressive than my Baxter or EJ DE89.- Thread starter
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Just as an update, I dropped a brand new Dorco ST300 blade into the magard V3 razor head. Attached it to my Scotch and Stowe handle and had a shave this morning. I used TOOBS college shaving cream.
The V3 is incredibly close, but I'm afraid a bit too aggressive for me. I came away with ever so just a bit of irritation on the left side of the chin. Nothing glaringly red, but I could see the start of some small bumps.
It's a great razor head, for sure. But, again, I believe I need to shave several more months to move up to it.
The V3 is incredibly close, but I'm afraid a bit too aggressive for me. I came away with ever so just a bit of irritation on the left side of the chin. Nothing glaringly red, but I could see the start of some small bumps.
It's a great razor head, for sure. But, again, I believe I need to shave several more months to move up to it.
Did you find the 300 to be sharp, rough, smooth? Have other blades worked well with the v3?
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With the Dorco, I found the V3 to be smooth with just a tad roughness. But, not exceedingly so. I'm talking a small bit.
The Personna was smoother.
I think this is a razor I'll be using once a week and work up from there.
Lately, I've been using alum during post shave and I think this helped considerably this morning.So far, those are the only two blades I've tried. But, I will have the V3 in my rotation and try other blades.
