I ordered my first DE, a Merkur 34c, and some blades. The blades are the Wilkinson Sword and Merkur Platinum, both recommended by the seller. Am I giving myself a good start or looking for trouble?
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never tried the Wilkinson Sword but Merkur blades have a pretty bad reputation around here, although they do work for some. I personally like Red Pack Personnas, Dorcos and Gillette 7 o'clocks. your best bet would be to order a blade sampler pack from westcoastshaving.com and try out a few and see what works for you
First, welcome to B&B!
Second, you can't help but have a good start just by starting. Just remember, do good prep on your face with at least a pre-soak to soften the beard and use a nice lather. Then use strokes letting the razor do the work. You don't need the pressure needed with those multi-blade monstrosities. Just be patient and enjoy.
Then, venture out and try some vintage Gillette razors where it all began and was perfected.
Second, you can't help but have a good start just by starting. Just remember, do good prep on your face with at least a pre-soak to soften the beard and use a nice lather. Then use strokes letting the razor do the work. You don't need the pressure needed with those multi-blade monstrosities. Just be patient and enjoy.
Then, venture out and try some vintage Gillette razors where it all began and was perfected.
I've had good results with Wilkinson blades in my Gillettes.
Get yourself a sampler pack of blades. They can vary in price.
I know you can get them from www.westcoastshaving.com and www.bullgooseshaving.net and www.shoeboxshaveshop.com.
I don't think one's better than the other, and there are probably others that I forgot.
As far as the razor, Merkur is great. I have one and I use it very, very often. What type of brush did you get? And soap or cream?
I know you can get them from www.westcoastshaving.com and www.bullgooseshaving.net and www.shoeboxshaveshop.com.
I don't think one's better than the other, and there are probably others that I forgot.
As far as the razor, Merkur is great. I have one and I use it very, very often. What type of brush did you get? And soap or cream?
are either of these shops decent? i've only ever ordered from WCS and classicshaving.com.
I've never ordered fro BullGoose's shop but I have bought from him on here. Great guy.
The other I've had no dealings with so I can't comment there.
Welcome to B&B!
I only tried the Brazilian Wilkinson sword so far. They're ok but not more. The other Wilkinson sword are supposed to be much better.
Merkur is average. As mentionned, a razor blade sample pack is a must. You should be all right to start with those two.
I only tried the Brazilian Wilkinson sword so far. They're ok but not more. The other Wilkinson sword are supposed to be much better.
Merkur is average. As mentionned, a razor blade sample pack is a must. You should be all right to start with those two.
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rainman
Hi and welcome, i am 1 of the few who actually like the mekur blades and always have them in stock and i like the wilkinsons just as much, if not more, enjoy your shave.
they should be alright, but a samper pack is pretty much essential. Blades make a world of difference
I think the Wilkinson's are OK but there are better one's available for the price. I'm afraid I don't like the Merkur one's at all.
Being new to DE shaving I recommend, to focus on technique and the lather. Remember to keep your face wet before lathering up for a new pass.
Good luck
Good luck
Just bought a Omega 21047 from Gary @ Shoebox. Great Communication and Service. He made sure the brush was bubblewrap inside it's travel container so it wouldn't get knocked around on it's long trip down under.
Only thing is I suspect he might have initially mixed up Tasmania for Transylvania or Tanzania for postage
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Thanks for the info everyone. I purchased the Haslinger shaving soap in the aloe scent, my brush is a cheapo from the local drug store. Not sure if I,m willing to drop $30.00 or more on a brush just yet, however, the more I read about it the more I see the differences.
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Also, Most of the advice here recommends to pick one razor and blade and stick with it until I get my technique down. Thats why I shied away from the sampler packs. Also the Wilkinsons on that site are the Wilkinson sword classic from Germany, the Merkurs are the Mekur Super Platinum.
