Good DE Razor for getting back into wet shaving

[Mucksiegooma]

I am in my early 60's and would like to get back into wet shaving. I do not like the multiple edged razors, such as the Fusion, etc. I would like to get an adjustable double edge razor similar to the Gillette razors that I used in the 1960's, 70's and 80's. The used ones on e-Bay are over priced and very well used.

Any suggestions?

 

[lowjax]

I don't have any suggestions for adjustable, but I love my Merkur 34c (or 178 on Amazon). It's a great razor and is very easy on people learning with a tame blade, but can get very aggressive with more aggressive blades.

 

[warhawk]

Hi Mucksiegooma: Welcome to B&B. Unfortunately...FBs have been a little pricey on the bay. However.... you get what you pay for and I think Fatboys are worth their value. It will be difficult to get a good to near mint condition FB for under $45.00. I say get one because you only live once.

Keep us posted,

WARHAWK

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Welcome back. Try a Gillette Slim Adjustable there awesome.

 

[warhawk]

You can get a vintage Gillette Slim. It is an adjustable and it is like a "skinnier" version of the Fatboy with a lesser price.

WARHAWK

 

[Niles]

Welcome back. Try a Gillette Slim Adjustable there awesome.

+1

 

[drm20]

Can't go wrong with the Gillette Slim...and there is usually one that pops up on the Buy/Sell/Trade for a reasonable price. Welcome and good luck!

 

[PMT]

Check out antique shops, got my FB for $7.50, and a lot of people here can help you with simple ways to restore yourself, I did and I am not that handy

 

[retturn2blades]

Same same--Get yourself a decent Slim. Plenty around and not crazy priced.

 

[mistercitizen]

Gillette Slim or Super Adjustable. If you don't like the long handle of the Super Adjustable, there are short versions out there too. The SA short handle length is comparable to the handle length of a Slim Adjustable. You can find those two on the bay for much less than the price of a Fatboy.

Ben

 

[fcdiscus]

2 very strong suggestions-
1- Merkur Progress- long or short depends on preference- I like the short-great balance
2-Edwin Jagger DE89L- just a fantastic shaver with a great finish(not adjustable though)

 

[Deano]

I really like my new Edwin Jagger DE87 but if its an adjustable Gillette your wanting I would suggest keeping an eye on the BST here at B&B. There are some great deals here.

 

[ALATRON]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IDEAL-ADJUS...051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec1d2664b

Here is a gillette wanabe on ebay. Copies the super adjustable. Not too bad for a gillette style adjustable, new, for not too high of a price. BTW, I don't know this seller, he's the only one with these NOS of these razors.

 

[celestino]

Gillette Slim or the Black Beauty adjustable. Great razors for the price. Good luck.

 

[Searlands]

I don't have any suggestions for adjustable, but I love my Merkur 34c (or 178 on Amazon). It's a great razor and is very easy on people learning with a tame blade, but can get very aggressive with more aggressive blades.

+1 on the 34C HD. I learnt to DE shave with this razor and still use it to this day (along with my Futur). Now I more confident and somewhat skilled, I do use sharper blades. Mainly Gillette 7 Oclock Yellows and Feathers.

I also hear that the Edwin Jagger DE89 is a nice razor to learn with.

 

[Galhatz]

For a modern DE, I like the Lord L6 better than the Merkurs.
On vintage, a Gillettte Tech with a derby blade gave me the best shaved town date and I think it would be ideal for a beginner.

 

[retturn2blades]

For a modern DE, I like the Lord L6 better than the Merkurs.
On vintage, a Gillettte Tech with a derby blade gave me the best shaved town date and I think it would be ideal for a beginner.

OP stated he wants an adjustable DE razor. A Gillette Tech is not adjustable, although a great mild razor.

 

[SmokeyD]

Well, although not an adjustable, I love my EJ89L. Good shaver, still using it, very satisfied and nice looking too. I can certainly recommend this DE shaver to anybody.
Good luck in finding the adjustable one. Something you can relate too. Wonderfull and wellcome back to wetshaving. I'm with Warhawk who says: just get one.

 

[PearlMikeJam]

2 very strong suggestions-
1- Merkur Progress- long or short depends on preference- I like the short-great balance
2-Edwin Jagger DE89L- just a fantastic shaver with a great finish(not adjustable though)

+1 for the Merkur. When I converted from an old Red Tip to the Progress, it was like night and day. Pair it with a good blade and you will love wet shaving again.

 

[NYShaver]

I started DE shaving in the mid-1960's, using a Slim, until about 1971, when Gillette introduced it's first cartridge - the Trac II. Other cartridges followed, until a few years ago, when I returned to DE. Went to eBay and bought a Super Adjustable (Black Beauty), long handle, and it is still in the rotation. I consider the SA to be a great shaver and a good one can be purchased for $50-$60 (and well worth it). They were originally manufactured from 1969-1986, but the pre-1977 razors are preferred, as beginning in 1977 plastic head base plates are used, instead of the metal plates. If the razor is not to your liking, it can easily be resold.