New DE Purchase For Gift

[Bustedup]

I'm wanting to get my father in law started back shaving with a safety razor. We'd like to buy him a new razor since I'm currently not able to drive and go to the antique shops and yard sales to find a classic model. I need the razor to be decent quality, mild shaving, no more than $25.00. Any recommendations.Or would I be better off buying an older,classic razor?
Thanks

 

[MrLara]

you know what, i actually need some advice as well. I want to get my friend a DE, but i don't know which one.

i did find these two at westcoastshaving.com. The reviews look good, but i was wondering if any one here at B&B has tried them.

http://westcoastshaving.com/Weishi-Chrome-Butterfly-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-in-Case_p_1195.html

http://westcoastshaving.com/Weishi-Gunmetal-Butterfly-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-in-Case_p_1194.html

there's also a few Parker razors that seem to be in your price range

http://westcoastshaving.com/Weishi-Chrome-Butterfly-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-in-Case_p_1195.html

thanks for making this thread.

 

[barticus]

For a new razor in that price range, Cadet or Razorock razors are highly recommended around here. I find older Techs, super speeds, and slim adjustables to be fantastic shavers if you decide to go with vintage.

 

[cpcohen1945]

The Weishi razors (I have one) are very mild shavers. As an entry into DE shaving, for somebody used to a cartridge, they're a good choice.

For $25, you have your choice of vintage Gillettes. try local antique shops, and the "buy / sell" listings here.

One other possibility:

www.whippeddog.com

has a Feather DE, which has gotten pretty good reviews, for $10 or $15.

. charles

 

[MrLara]

The Weishi razors (I have one) are very mild shavers. As an entry into DE shaving, for somebody used to a cartridge, they're a good choice.

Does it still give you a close/smooth shave?

 

[talibeard]

Lord LP1822 aka L6. Should be available around $10. Mild and decent.

 

[dcobranchi]

For a gift, I'd go with new. The Lord L6 is under your budget. Throw in some blades from your stash, a Tweezerman brush, and a small tube of Bigelow for $28 total.

Edit: Great minds think alike.

 

[dynagroove]

If you just want a nice razor and can stomach $4.60 more, you can get an Edwin Jager DE89 for $29.60 shipped. See the below as originally posted by djh985 in another thread (thanks DJH!)

http://www.soap.com/p/edwin-jagger-...fety-razor-plated-lined-detail-chrome-203194?

And enter coupon code SOAP20AFF for 20% off plus free shipping if you are intersted in the Edwin Jager 89l. Should be $29.60 plus free shipping.

 

[wagstaff]

The Weishi razors (I have one) are very mild shavers. As an entry into DE shaving, for somebody used to a cartridge, they're a good choice.

For $25, you have your choice of vintage Gillettes. try local antique shops, and the "buy / sell" listings here.

One other possibility:

www.whippeddog.com

has a Feather DE, which has gotten pretty good reviews, for $10 or $15.

. charles

The Whipped Dog DE is not a Feather -- that was a misconception on Leisureguy's site. It's since been corrected. I'm a big fan of Whipped Dog for straights and brushes and such; the no-name DE is not very good, IMO, especially for a newb. It does get the job done; but a vintage Gillette or a Lord L6 would be way better. I'd lean toward a vintage flare-tip SuperSpeed or a Tech. Mild razors, great bang-for-buck. But if you must get something new... .the L6 or one of the Cadet/RazoRock/Matador razors will be good and shiny. The L6 or the vintage razors will probably be milder.