Well this was a lot of help for a n00b like me! Thank you.
Probably so!
But we'll still ask stupid questions
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Brillant!
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Such great info here. Dug into the FAQs and forum posts as much as my "break" from work would allow 
, but can't seem to find anything on choices regarding what type of DE razor is preferred for the rookie.
In doing a quick search online, there seem to be many options - straight edge vs. open comb vs. slant bar, adjustable vs. non, 2-piece vs. 3-piece, etc.
I understand it's all a personal choice, but is there something of a "starter" DE to consider for someone completely mystified, but entirely enthusiastic, about beginning the (hopefully life-long) wet-shaving ritual?
Right now, my beard grows in a bit coarse, and I have somewhat sensitive skin that does redden up after a shave, especially under the chin. I have the luxury of not needing to shave every day, but might start if this experience turns out to be a truly special one.
Thanks so much for the advice!
, but can't seem to find anything on choices regarding what type of DE razor is preferred for the rookie.In doing a quick search online, there seem to be many options - straight edge vs. open comb vs. slant bar, adjustable vs. non, 2-piece vs. 3-piece, etc.
I understand it's all a personal choice, but is there something of a "starter" DE to consider for someone completely mystified, but entirely enthusiastic, about beginning the (hopefully life-long) wet-shaving ritual?
Right now, my beard grows in a bit coarse, and I have somewhat sensitive skin that does redden up after a shave, especially under the chin. I have the luxury of not needing to shave every day, but might start if this experience turns out to be a truly special one.
Thanks so much for the advice!
Such great info here. Dug into the FAQs and forum posts as much as my "break" from work would allow
In doing a quick search online, there seem to be many options - straight edge vs. open comb vs. slant bar, adjustable vs. non, 2-piece vs. 3-piece, etc.
I understand it's all a personal choice, but is there something of a "starter" DE to consider for someone completely mystified, but entirely enthusiastic, about beginning the (hopefully life-long) wet-shaving ritual?
Right now, my beard grows in a bit coarse, and I have somewhat sensitive skin that does redden up after a shave, especially under the chin. I have the luxury of not needing to shave every day, but might start if this experience turns out to be a truly special one.
Thanks so much for the advice!
You'll get a lot of recommendations here, but you can't go wrong with a vintage Gillette Superspeed as your starter razor. There's a reason why they made these for so long and sold so many.
Great post well done!!!
Good work mate!
now I KNOW I asked dumb questions... all the answers are covered here.What I find the most amusing was my user title, it went exactly as I progressed through the learning curve... "in M3 remission"... right after I posted M3 questions... "DE envious" ... as I shop for a DE shaver etc...
Not only was this an interesting post, but I learned quite a bit of internet short-hand.
I AM the digital future.
I AM the digital future.
Way to go Dunn...and very informative 
Christopher
Christopher
Awesome 
This was very helpful!
Very helpful post! Thanks for the insight!
+1
Great post! I've only been shaving with a DE about a month. It gets better with each shave. I'm currently using my grandfather's black beauty. I want to buy a nonadjustable razor that isn't to aggressive to use while I have the Gillette replated. Any ideas?
You should start your own thread on your questions.
