Get a Muhle R89.
After seven years of double edge shaving the R89 is my daily shaver.
After seven years of double edge shaving the R89 is my daily shaver.
Wow, you figured it out! I sorta thought I was doing something wrong with the old razor! I probably did overtightenBear in mind, the folks recommending a Henson are in the states. That razor is double the price of a Muhle to start with, and then costs a further 25% in real terms for people in the UK / Ireland due to shipping and taxes. It's a well made razor and will last a lifetime, but if money is a factor and you can already get good shaves with a traditional razor, you don't need the "training wheels" of the Henson (IMO).
Likewise, AFAIK things like "Jack Black" and Cremo are significantly more expensive here than in the USA - by 60% or so. Jack Black may be great stuff. It sounds good in theory but at £21 including shipping for a small tube I will never know. Palmolive costs £2.50 in the supermarket!
By all means try these popular products, but be aware these recommendations sit in a different budget category and come from the perspective of #americandefaultism!
Incidentally, reading your account of what happened to your old razor, it sounds to me like maybe you snapped off the threaded post by over-tightening the razor. Almost all razors under £90 are made of plated zamak which needs to be treated with a bit of care, as it can be brittle. When you tighten any razor, you don't need to torque it down. Just hold the top part between thumb and ring finger and the handle the same way, then cinch them together firmly but gently. Holding them loosely like this helps to prevent over-tightening, because you can't grip them too hard. You can also lubricate the thread with a little dab of mineral oil or vaseline. When looked after like this, even a cheap razor should keep going for a long, long time.
@Multum in parvo offered a sound advice, so here's a "+1".
My vote goes to a Henson medium (++) or to a R89, too, depending on your budget. The R89 has been my start off DE, too.
As per the shaving cream, go for a tube of Proraso, Palmolive or Speick (if available).
Avoid buying blades in bulk (packs of 100), instead look out for a sample pack off Amazon or eBay. Blades will have an significant impact on your shave experience...
I'd point you to a Yaqi branded synthetic brush off Aliexpress.com.
Go for a medium sized one (24mm) as a starting point. Bang for buck imo, solid performer.
As an alternative watch out for Razorock Synthetic brushes.
You don't need an expensive bowl to start off, a cereal bowl will do the job as well. Or go with one of these:
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Enjoy!
ll 3 , r41 is too harsh but it will keep you smooth for more than a day ! . R89 & r94 (rocca ) are the same in performance/efficiency with r89 you get less irritation unlike the rocca r94 which is more aggressive . If i was in your shoes , i’ll definitely get the muhle r89. Gd luckHi all,
I used cartridge razors all my life and recently got a double-edged safety razor. The shave was much better and I really liked using it, but then it broke. It was called haryali and i got it online and used the cheapest blades I could get. I never really cut myself.
I want to buy a new one. Where I live, online I have looked at the muhle r89, r41 and r94.
I have very light facial hair and can't grow a beard at all. However, it looks really bad if i don't shave as i get these small annoying hairs, so a close shave is very important to me. I'm a bit confused by terminology about razors being aggressive or not aggressive.
The main thing I would like to know is for the 3 razors above, which one will give me the closest shave of my minimal hair, without really cutting my face (if that's a problem). I will never have to shave a beard.
Thanks in advance
For me a smart choice would be GC 76p both in terms of razor quality and budgetHi all,
I used cartridge razors all my life and recently got a double-edged safety razor. The shave was much better and I really liked using it, but then it broke. It was called haryali and i got it online and used the cheapest blades I could get. I never really cut myself.
I want to buy a new one. Where I live, online I have looked at the muhle r89, r41 and r94.
I have very light facial hair and can't grow a beard at all. However, it looks really bad if i don't shave as i get these small annoying hairs, so a close shave is very important to me. I'm a bit confused by terminology about razors being aggressive or not aggressive.
The main thing I would like to know is for the 3 razors above, which one will give me the closest shave of my minimal hair, without really cutting my face (if that's a problem). I will never have to shave a beard.
Thanks in advance
No.Why should i avoid buying blades in bulk? Is it because blades available in bulk tend to be bad quality?
For me a smart choice would be GC 76p both in terms of razor quality and budget
In the future you can implement just the 84 or 1.05 plates if you need something more
If you want to avoid Zamac razors, check out the plated all-brass construction Fatips, which are readily available across Europe for a lot cheaper than what we pay in the USA. Then grab some Proraso soap or cream and you have a nice Italian setup.And yep, I will be sticking to cheaper and quicker delivery european products. Unfortunately we don't have the same choice as the americans have (in this and many other areas)
Did he specify where he came from? I did not readGamechangers cost well over $100 in Europe, by the time shipping and taxes are accounted for - completely different league from OP's budget. Even a Rocca is slightly cheaper, or a Greencult.
GC costs exactly the same as a Rocca in euroGamechangers cost well over $100 in Europe, by the time shipping and taxes are accounted for - completely different league from OP's budget. Even a Rocca is slightly cheaper, or a Greencult.
Did he specify where he came from? I did not read
However a Rocca costs almost 100 euro in Europe "not really cheap"
Green cult I would not recommend it to someone who has only been shaving for a short time
Yes thanks I just read...I missed where it came fromHe said he's in Ireland.
@tightshave:
Since you are fairly new to all this, and have a light beard, you don't really need to spend a lot on expensive specialty products. See what you can find at reasonable cost where you live.
Something like an R89 or Merkur 34c, sampler pack of blades, Palmolive shaving cream, inexpensive synthetic or boar brush would be my suggestions. Later on, you can expand if you want.
I agree with youHe said he's in Ireland.
@tightshave:
Since you are fairly new to all this, and have a light beard, you don't really need to spend a lot on expensive specialty products. See what you can find at reasonable cost where you live.
Something like an R89 or Merkur 34c, sampler pack of blades, Palmolive shaving cream, inexpensive synthetic or boar brush would be my suggestions. Later on, you can expand if you want.
GC costs exactly the same as a Rocca in euro
Incidentally, reading your account of what happened to your old razor, it sounds to me like maybe you snapped off the threaded post by over-tightening the razor. Almost all razors under £90 are made of plated zamak which needs to be treated with a bit of care, as it can be brittle. When you tighten any razor, you don't need to torque it down. Just hold the top part between thumb and ring finger and the handle the same way, then cinch them together firmly but gently. Holding them loosely like this helps to prevent over-tightening, because you can't grip them too hard. You can also lubricate the thread with a little dab of mineral oil or vaseline. When looked after like this, even a cheap razor should keep going for a long, long time.
Avoid buying blades in bulk (packs of 100), instead look out for a sample pack off Amazon or eBay. Blades will have an significant impact on your shave experience...
Before buying in bulk try different blades in your new razor first. If you buy a sampler pack, you'll get one tuck of blades comprising 5 or 10 blades of each variant included in this sampler pack.
As I said, different blades can make for a significantly different shaving experience. No one can tell you which is the one brand best suited for your skin, razor and your needs. Thus, try different blade brands with your new razor.
Once you have found a "matching blade", buy in bulk.
Hi all,
I used cartridge razors all my life and recently got a double-edged safety razor. The shave was much better and I really liked using it, but then it broke. It was called haryali and i got it online and used the cheapest blades I could get. I never really cut myself.
I want to buy a new one. Where I live, online I have looked at the muhle r89, r41 and r94.
I have very light facial hair and can't grow a beard at all. However, it looks really bad if i don't shave as i get these small annoying hairs, so a close shave is very important to me. I'm a bit confused by terminology about razors being aggressive or not aggressive.
The main thing I would like to know is for the 3 razors above, which one will give me the closest shave of my minimal hair, without really cutting my face (if that's a problem). I will never have to shave a beard.
Thanks in advance