I'm a beginner with a Parker 22R, haven't had the pleasure of shaving with it yet. I'm using Proraso of course. What blade do you suggest?
Best Blade for me?
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The question on which blade to use varies... The best way to find out which blade is best is to order a razor blade sample pack (Westcoast shaving has a good one) and try them!
+ 1 For the WCS sampler.
I'd also find a sample of Blue Birds as they are not in WCS sample pack and are mine and many others preferred blade.
I started with the Parker 22R before all of these enablers here convinced me to look for vintage Slims and Fatboys. I think the 22R is unfairly maligned in the reviews section of this site. I found it to be perfectly fine for my "training", and, being a butterfly loader made it even better.
I agree with the others about trying the west coast sampler. I originally started with the 7 a.m. greens that came with it, which are very good starter blades--not too sharp, so they won't cut you to shreds, but can give you a reasonably good shave. Went on to Feathers, which feel wonderful bit ripped my face to shreds.
I would probably suggest you not go too "aggressive" if you're starting out. In your West Coast sampler pack, I might recommend starting with the Derbys, and then move through the Crystals and Red Personnas, and then leave the face-slashers like Astras and Feathers for last, wnen you've got your technique down.
Jeff in Boston
I agree with the others about trying the west coast sampler. I originally started with the 7 a.m. greens that came with it, which are very good starter blades--not too sharp, so they won't cut you to shreds, but can give you a reasonably good shave. Went on to Feathers, which feel wonderful bit ripped my face to shreds.
I would probably suggest you not go too "aggressive" if you're starting out. In your West Coast sampler pack, I might recommend starting with the Derbys, and then move through the Crystals and Red Personnas, and then leave the face-slashers like Astras and Feathers for last, wnen you've got your technique down.
Jeff in Boston
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thanks for all the advice! i've been checking out mantic's videos and now feel adequately prepared for my shave. unfortunately the razor isn't here yet 
Good time to try and make lather then!
Sample indeed, also try tyhe Flying Eagle and the Super-Max, you can get them both at 5 or 10 pack.
