Hello all from NYC !!!
I just discovered this forum where you can buy sell and trade razors with others.
I've been a DE razor shaver for 10 years now - prior to that - I've been a cartridge razor user. However the prices they ask for replacement cartridges is ridiculous. I bit the bullet with the up-front investment needed to start in DE shaving. DE (and Straight Razor) shaving is an investment to one-self which I have no regrets making the hefty up-front cost investment one bit. Invest $150-300 and you will understand why DE shaving is worth the while. It is a satisfaction you cannot get with cartridge razor shaving.
My first and only DE shaver I purchased new 10 years ago is a Murker Futura adjustable razor. I love it and it is in fantastic condition. When I purchased it, I also purchased a silver badger (I think - I know I spent decent money on it and it is still my only badger), a razor sample pack, and an Art of Shaving shaving kit. I believe I got the aluminum blok a month or so afterwards. Anyone new here stitting on the fence about wondering if they should invest in a DE shaving kit - make no mistake. Just do it !!!
Since then, I've stocked up on some different types of razors - Gillette Razors in the green and yellow cartons, Feather, Murker, Astra, Wilkinson Sword, just to name a few that come to mind. My favorite is Feather. I also like Astra razors too.
Some that I dislike that came in a sample pack I tried are Shark, and Big Ben in the blue box. Dont care for those as they cut up my face. I guess I like my razors sharp from the list I mentioned above.
I also recently purchased a new set of shaving creams. My favorites are Taylor of Old Bond Street and Proraso. Boy, you cant go wrong on either of those. My pre-shave is Proraso.
Now I am looking for something new now. I am wavering back and forth between getting another DE - which I may get, but not sure on what to get yet. there are a couple of items here in the for-sale which I would like to get. But I dont have rights just yet to solicit purchasing from others. For purchasing DE razors, I am interested in getting the more modern DE razors. I am not one to get into the more vintage DE razors.
Maybe I will go for a Straight Edge razor - which will be a new experience for me. If so, I plan on going with a Dovo or maybe ($$$) Theirs Isard. I dont mind the purchase, but I dont want to put too much investment into keeping the blade sharp with a strop or having to hone. My mind is going back and forth on this one. Changing a blade is much easier, which I have a sizable investment in with my DE Razors.
However I am interested and would love to hear on what others think.
Thanks for looking.
I just discovered this forum where you can buy sell and trade razors with others.
I've been a DE razor shaver for 10 years now - prior to that - I've been a cartridge razor user. However the prices they ask for replacement cartridges is ridiculous. I bit the bullet with the up-front investment needed to start in DE shaving. DE (and Straight Razor) shaving is an investment to one-self which I have no regrets making the hefty up-front cost investment one bit. Invest $150-300 and you will understand why DE shaving is worth the while. It is a satisfaction you cannot get with cartridge razor shaving.
My first and only DE shaver I purchased new 10 years ago is a Murker Futura adjustable razor. I love it and it is in fantastic condition. When I purchased it, I also purchased a silver badger (I think - I know I spent decent money on it and it is still my only badger), a razor sample pack, and an Art of Shaving shaving kit. I believe I got the aluminum blok a month or so afterwards. Anyone new here stitting on the fence about wondering if they should invest in a DE shaving kit - make no mistake. Just do it !!!
Since then, I've stocked up on some different types of razors - Gillette Razors in the green and yellow cartons, Feather, Murker, Astra, Wilkinson Sword, just to name a few that come to mind. My favorite is Feather. I also like Astra razors too.
Some that I dislike that came in a sample pack I tried are Shark, and Big Ben in the blue box. Dont care for those as they cut up my face. I guess I like my razors sharp from the list I mentioned above.
I also recently purchased a new set of shaving creams. My favorites are Taylor of Old Bond Street and Proraso. Boy, you cant go wrong on either of those. My pre-shave is Proraso.
Now I am looking for something new now. I am wavering back and forth between getting another DE - which I may get, but not sure on what to get yet. there are a couple of items here in the for-sale which I would like to get. But I dont have rights just yet to solicit purchasing from others. For purchasing DE razors, I am interested in getting the more modern DE razors. I am not one to get into the more vintage DE razors.
Maybe I will go for a Straight Edge razor - which will be a new experience for me. If so, I plan on going with a Dovo or maybe ($$$) Theirs Isard. I dont mind the purchase, but I dont want to put too much investment into keeping the blade sharp with a strop or having to hone. My mind is going back and forth on this one. Changing a blade is much easier, which I have a sizable investment in with my DE Razors.
However I am interested and would love to hear on what others think.
Thanks for looking.