I'm a recent convert to using a DE safety razor. I've had to shave since I was about 13, and I've always viewed shaving as an unfortunate chore waiting to happen. I even grew a beard and kept it trimmed for a few years in college, just so I wouldn't have to shave!
I figured now was the best time: I'm about to get married and the soon to be Mrs. Vegas wanted to know what to get me for a wedding gift. She loves it when I shave and always wished I'd shave more on weekends (I had to give my face and neck a breather from 5 straight days of Mach 3 torture). I figured out what I wanted to start with, got it, and she's getting me some nice gear and a few extras to help me figure out razor blades, creams, etc. Wonderful way to start a life together, wouldn't you say?
And about the blades - man, I've read all these awful things about Merkur blades, thatt was my first DE blade (bought them with a Merkur long handle, figured the name meant something good). Now I've tried Crystals and yes, I get Merkur blades may not be amazing in the world of DE. Still, I could shave on the weekend after a week of using one. It's a miracle in my eyes!
However, they are heaven in comparison to a Mach 3 blade. Better shave, longer-lasting blade. That makes me excited to know they're not one most people love, because I know I'll have about a dozen different blades to try soon.
Glad to be here and read what's going on, I'm sure I'll be poking around as I get more acclimated with the wonderful old-school way of shaving.
I figured now was the best time: I'm about to get married and the soon to be Mrs. Vegas wanted to know what to get me for a wedding gift. She loves it when I shave and always wished I'd shave more on weekends (I had to give my face and neck a breather from 5 straight days of Mach 3 torture). I figured out what I wanted to start with, got it, and she's getting me some nice gear and a few extras to help me figure out razor blades, creams, etc. Wonderful way to start a life together, wouldn't you say?
And about the blades - man, I've read all these awful things about Merkur blades, thatt was my first DE blade (bought them with a Merkur long handle, figured the name meant something good). Now I've tried Crystals and yes, I get Merkur blades may not be amazing in the world of DE. Still, I could shave on the weekend after a week of using one. It's a miracle in my eyes!
However, they are heaven in comparison to a Mach 3 blade. Better shave, longer-lasting blade. That makes me excited to know they're not one most people love, because I know I'll have about a dozen different blades to try soon.
Glad to be here and read what's going on, I'm sure I'll be poking around as I get more acclimated with the wonderful old-school way of shaving.