I am new to DE razors, I wonder if someone might recommend a good double edge to begin with. I think I would like to look for a Gillette of some sort, perhaps someone might point me in the right direction, Thanks... Al Newman
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Don't worry, we'll give our best suggestions. First, welcome to B&B. If you want a vintage razor, a 1940's style Super Speed is a nice mild razor to start with. If you want new, the Edwin Jagger DE89 is recommended often.
Welcome! You'll have a pretty big range to chose old and new. Although I am pretty partial to Gillette Techs, Super Speeds are plentiful and well proven. Half of the fun is trying them all
Both good choices. Also a Gillette Tech or a Merkur HD are very good razors for beginners.
Yep... Gillette Tech + a Feather.
Match made in heaven.
Match made in heaven.
As you're checking out the many available, be sure to look at the Merkur 1904.
I started with a Merkur 23C, because I wanted a longer handle. It was a good razor to begin with;, not overly aggressive, but not too mild, either.
My current razor (which is my first razor as I have only been using a DE for 2 weeks) is one of the DE razors Maggard Razors sells under their own name. I am not sure how it compares to other razors, but from what others have told me it is similar to the Edwin Jagger DE89 but easier on the wallet.
Merkur 34c or Edwin Jagger de89 are both great. For vintage any of the 40s or 50s super speeds are good.
what you really need is to learn this one very important acronym
YMMV ( your mileage may vary. )
my favorite razor ?
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
My favorite razor blade ?
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
my favorite soap ?
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
But that having been said starting with a mild razor is always a good idea.
so all the razors above are good suggestions.
The people here do know what they are talking about but
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
YMMV ( your mileage may vary. )
my favorite razor ?
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
My favorite razor blade ?
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
my favorite soap ?
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
But that having been said starting with a mild razor is always a good idea.
so all the razors above are good suggestions.
The people here do know what they are talking about but
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
I suggest a Gillette 40's Super Speed or a Gillette Fat Handle Tech, both cheap and excellent razors.
I suggest a slim adjustable set at 1-3 while you're starting out. The slim, in my opinion, is the best option out there and it allows you to grow.
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Thank you for the advice everyone, I went on eBay and bought a Gillette flare tip? They said it was a media razor and it was very inexpensive so I bought it, now all I have to do is find some blades to go with it… I have some Topaz blades when I have no idea how good day are as I have no razor to put them in yet. I guess we'll say… Thank you so much for the fine welcome and God bless
I think you will enjoy the flare tip. Congrats!
+1. I should warn you that you are now likely to become addicted to collecting razors (like most of the rest of us), so I would suggest that your next acquisition be a Gillette Adjustable, either Slim or Fatboy, depending on your preference. That will allow you to do some experimentation without having to change razors.
