I think I’m ready for my next razor

[pixelrebel]

My first razor is a Maggard V3M. I’ve been at it for 3 months and I have had difficulty getting a close shave after 3 passes. I’m wondering if I’d prefer a more aggressive blade? My beard is not very thick so I thought a mild razor would be a good place to start.

Any suggestions for a second razor?

 

[Dave himself]

You may have already tried this but changing the make of blade can have an effect in how a razor shaves.

 

[pixelrebel]

You may have already tried this but changing the make of blade can have an effect in how a razor shaves.

Thanks for the tip. Yes, I've tried several blades! Surprisingly the russian 7'oclock greens have given me the best results, with GSB a close second (after breaking them in).

 

[pathologist]

Maybe an adjustable of some kind would be a good choice to find what level of aggression you need/prefer.

 

[BigJ]

You may have already tried this but changing the make of blade can have an effect in how a razor shaves.

+1! I agree. Suggest trying a wide variety before changing razors. And any ’new’ to me razor means that I must revisit my blade options.

 

[euro]

My first razor is a Maggard V3M. I’ve been at it for 3 months and I have had difficulty getting a close shave after 3 passes. I’m wondering if I’d prefer a more aggressive blade? My beard is not very thick so I thought a mild razor would be a good place to start.

Any suggestions for a second razor?

Loosen up the handle a little bit, the blade won't fully bend by the pressure of the top cap and it will leave up a small gap which will make the razor way more aggressive. I would try this out. BTW which blade are you using? I found some blades to be very bad like the Derby Extra.

 

[Guido75]

A Fatip Piccolo was my second razor and it still is an excellent experience. Close with comfort.

Enjoy!

Guido

 

[pixelrebel]

Loosen up the handle a little bit, the blade won't fully bend by the pressure of the top cap and it will leave up a small gap which will make the razor way more aggressive. I would try this out. BTW which blade are you using? I found some blades to be very bad like the Derby Extra.

Interesting, I’ll give that a try.

 

[StewB]

You can also try a shim: This is where you trim the sharp edges off a used blade, then place the trimmed blade underneath the blade you're using to shave with. This increases the blade gap by a tiny fraction.

 

[musicman1951]

This is B&B - everybody is ready for their next razor! Have you tried a Feather blade yet?

 

[Quaznoid]

Tech

 

[RAD patient]

Tech

Anybody, any question no matter what razor they come from, this is your staple answer. Love it!!!

 

[Rosseforp]

Anybody, any question no matter what razor they come from, this is your staple answer. Love it!!!

Very hard to go wrong with a tech. I just picked up my 8th tech last week.

~doug~

 

[RAD patient]

Very hard to go wrong with a tech. I just picked up my 8th tech last week.

~doug~

Yeah, I know he's right. I have about eight or ten techs and wish I would've listened earlier. That would have saved me loads of money...

 

[Rosseforp]

Yeah, I know he's right. I have about eight or ten techs and wish I would've listened earlier. That would have saved me loads of money...

Yeah, I have loads of more expensive razors, but learning how to get a great shave with a tech teaches you to appreciate them all the much more. A handful of Flair Tips doesn't hurt either.

~doug~

 

[RAD patient]

Yeah, I have loads of more expensive razors, but learning how to get a great shave with a tech teaches you to appreciate them all the much more. A handful of Flair Tips doesn't hurt either.
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~doug~

Nice collection you have there. I need to look into getting pictures up here.
Wanna show my collection too.

 

[Alex Jr]

Wrong. You’re ready for your next 25 razors.

BRACE

 

[DesertIguana]

Slim, or Fatboy, because it is like have 6 or 7 Razor because of adjustments.

 

[pixelrebel]

Update: I took advantage of a free shipping offer from Maggards and got the V3 and the V3A to compliment my V3M head. (I also added a couple Ariana & Evans soap samples). I jumped right into the V3A, and I have to say I was very intimidated by the blade just sticking out like that. But damn, it was an amazing shave. The first one where i was pretty close to a DFS without the need for several touch up passes. No weapers. I set myself up for success with a hot shower, wet washcloth soak and a 2nd use GSB blade. Also used A&E Kaizen soap which is next level, super slick, smooth and hydrating.

 

[Lockback]

Yeah, I have loads of more expensive razors, but learning how to get a great shave with a tech teaches you to appreciate them all the much more. A handful of Flair Tips doesn't hurt either.
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~doug~

Amen to that, brother.