I've been shaving for years with a Mach 3 and an Andis T line. Now I know it's incredibly different from a DE safety razor, but would it be absolute ridiculous for me to go straight to the 39c? I do not want to go through all the trial and error and study; from what I've read, this is the razor to have. I shave my head and face quite often. So is it impossible for me to graduate straight to this razor without losing an ear or significant blood?
Can a Novice survive the Merkur 39c?
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The slant head razors are amazingly mild but they are very efficient at cutting.
I did a head to head comparison of both the 37c and 39c shave with 8 full passes (4 passes with each razor back to back)
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/301979-8-Pass-Shave-Using-2-Merkur-Slants
Not to many razors you can shave 8 passes with and end up with no irritation.
Go for it. You will be glad you did
I did a head to head comparison of both the 37c and 39c shave with 8 full passes (4 passes with each razor back to back)
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/301979-8-Pass-Shave-Using-2-Merkur-Slants
Not to many razors you can shave 8 passes with and end up with no irritation.
Go for it. You will be glad you did
I know nothing about shaving your head; but I love the 39c for my face. Get one!
I own a 39c and it is fantastic for an irritation free shave with (for me) several days of growth. Those with heavy facial hair should run, not walk, to a slant razor.
If you're cautious and patient I believe there will be no problem. I started with a Merkur 180 and two weeks later I was using a Futur. I was easily still considered a noob and refining my technique. Focus on the basics and use whatever razor you like.
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