It's official, I bought my first DE!

[care for a pint]

I like to shop locally (when I can) so I just bought my first DE razor. Merkur #178 (no idea if this is the same as the 34c… but it felt heavy and good in my hand.)

if time permits, tomorrow's the big shave.

 

[Dustinl]

I like to shop locally (when I can) so I just bought my first DE razor. Merkur #178 (no idea if this is the same as the 34c… but it felt heavy and good in my hand.)

if time permits, tomorrow's the big shave.

Congratulations! Please post the results!


DL

 

[82R100]

I like to shop locally (when I can) so I just bought my first DE razor. Merkur #178 (no idea if this is the same as the 34c… but it felt heavy and good in my hand.)

if time permits, tomorrow's the big shave.

Yes, that's the 34C.

Congratulations on your purchase.

Good luck. Take your time and enjoy.

- Chris

 

[ShaveAddict]

Congrats!,,good luck whit it.

 

[luvmysuper]

Your first of many purchases, LOL

Let us know how it goes.

 

[rainman]

Welcome and good luck. Give us the full breakdown.

 

[mdunn]

congrats, make sure you reportin with how it went

 

[Ramaniac]

Your worst mistake will be absolved if you do not push it into your face like a M3. The rest is gravy. With thousands of Soaps, Cremes, Brushes, After Shaves, your choices are endless.

Sorry, you are a member here so you must buy Tabac. It is the rules.

Actually DON'T buy Tabac. Use some low end stuff first. Williams will train you to make a good lather. C&E Nomad will cause you question why you spent $20 on bad soap!! At least the bowl is wood so you can melt something good into it.

Congratulations on the wonderful journey you are about to take.

 

[dpmtherrien]

Congrats. You're in for a real shaving treat.

 

[Luc]

Good choice! Which blades are you going to use with it?

 

[DSB]

Take it slow, and enjoy your shave!

 

[Hughies_online]

Congratulations!

 

[care for a pint]

Tried using the razor this morning for the first time. I have to say that it went pretty well. Only one nick by my lip, not the closest shave yet, but I wasn't going to push it. Oh, and I chickened out and didn't shave around my nose and under my lip. May have to grow my goatee back. LOL

 

[Luc]

That's good news! Don't expect a great shave right away, it will get closer and closer with time!

 

[donkennison]

Oh no, another soon to be hooked razor buyer. Welcome to the club and B&B.

 

[RCC]

welcome & congrats
enjoy your shave(s)

 

[Bit2]

Welcome,
Watch Mantic59's videos. They will help & entertain you!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59

Enjoy and Welcome,

John

 

[theinternot]

Welcome, but watch out! We are all enablers of RAD!

 

[care for a pint]

I've been shaving with this razor for a few weeks now and am really loving it! I can't wait to shave! I bought the big sample pack from WCS and have been working my way though those blades.

Here's a list of what was included:

• Merkur Super Platinum (10 blades)
• Feather New Hi-Stainless Platinum (10 blades)
• Crystal or "Israeli" (10 blades)
• Derby Extra (5 blades) Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (5 blades)
• Astra Superior Platinum (5 blades)
• BIC Chrome Platinum (5 blades)
• DORCO Platinum ST-300 (10 blades)
• Red Pack Israeli (5 blades)

I have a few (newbie) questions:

1. With a cartridge, 3-blade razor, I used to shave every other day and could get about 21 shaves per cartridge (with honing on my jeans). How many shaves can I expect from DE blades? Does it depend on the manufacturer? What's the norm? Telltale signs? (more nicks, etc.)
   
2. Sometimes the razor feels very sluggish. Is that the blade or my angle?
   
3. I'm on my third blade...I went from Merkur (what came with the razor...then I ordered my pack) and then the Dorco and now back to a Merkur. Derby/Crystal blade is next. I got almost no burn with the Dorco blades, but have had some with the Merkur. The Merkur (for me) delivers a better shave, however is it my technique that's developing the burn or is it the blade?
   
4. I'm also noticing a few ingrown hairs on my neck that I didn't get with cartridge blades. Again, is this due to my technique and this will improve with practice?

Thanks!

 

[rainman]

Good razor and blade selection. The ingrowns could be from technique. I guess time will tell. Offcourse, another razor could be added to the mix!