What's is the next step from a merkur 20 for a novice who is contemplating a close shave?
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Try a Slim adjustable. With as many adjustment as there is you'll find a setting right for you.
Merkur HD, Slim/Fatboy, or Merkur Progress.
any razor that you like the look of will be fine, you just need to learn to shave with it
I find that a more aggressive razor is less damaging to the neck area on a ATG pass. I don't have an explanation why but that is my personal experience. I would suggest looking at the wiki (link: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Double-Edged_Safety_Razors_Ranked_by_Aggressiveness and http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Double-Edged_Safety_Razors_Ranked_by_Blade_Gap) and selecting a razor in the most aggressive third of the list, avoiding the Futur for now as it is by far the most aggressive razor on the market and could get you in trouble. If you can get hold of a red-tip Gillette that should be a good start, also Best Shave (www.bestshave.net) has a black plastic razor that works quite well (and is only $1.75, making it a great travel razor) even though it is light as a feather. Many also swear by their Gillette adjustable razor and according to the blade gap list on 4, 5, or 6 it is likely a very capable razor.
An adjustable: Progress or Slim/Fatboy if you want something diffferent.
Be sure to check out the Merkur 1904.
+1.
I have been using my Merkur 34C for over 2 years now. Each shave becomes better as my Technique improves.
+1 on 34c.
Gillette NEW long comb.
Merkur 39C or 37C slant - Close and Comfortable.
I know adjustables get a lot of love but I couldn't get the Slim to work for me after many tries. It was rough and kept nicking me regardless of what blade I used.
Cheers
Gillette NEW long comb.
Merkur 39C or 37C slant - Close and Comfortable.
I know adjustables get a lot of love but I couldn't get the Slim to work for me after many tries. It was rough and kept nicking me regardless of what blade I used.
Cheers
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Excellent advice.
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Regarding your take on aggressive razors and assuming that I stick with a new Merkur 20c, would changing the blade also effect the razors aggressiveness? Just received a sample pack of blades and noticing the differences among blades.
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This sure rings a bell with me. Thanks
I would second Merkur HD or Merkur Progress.
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Who has the best price on a Merkur HD?
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