I need a change

[dengar]

I just realized Ive been shaving with the same noobie Merkur HD for almost 4 years!! :scared:

My bad back doesnt allow me to have a since long 4 pass shave so I usually settle for a quick 2 pass (with grain, then against). Thus Im looking for something more forgiving than the Merkur that I can whip around and not worry too much.

Thanks.

[Sledgehammer39]

Give the Gillette Tech a try.

[mgiah]

...or any of the superspeeds

[Face&Head]

The Muhle R89 is beautifully made and mild. The same head is also used by D.R. Harris & Edwin Jagger. I use my Harris with a Feather blade, which is normally thought of as a bit dangerous, but in this razor I get a great 2-pass shave and only reach for the alum when I shave high. A Futur on a low setting is also a good choice (I keep mine at 2.5 but you might want to be even lower).

[Tom Krein]

Gillette Blue Tip Super Speed! Its a very mild razor and gives a NICE shave... they are pretty inexpensive too! :)

Tom

[Go Forth]

Your back may be painful from leaning toward the mirror. If you can figure out a change in position, or a way to use a mirror that
is closer to you, or can extend from the wall, it would help. Here is such an item:

http://www.amazon.com/Better-Living-Products-Vantage-Magnified/dp/B003EYOXTI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1319075652&sr=8-7

Another suggestion - if you have ever used an electric shaver successfully - is to do a full 3-4 minute shave with the shaver,
then do a final quick ATG pass with lather and a razor. The results will be great, and it goes much faster.

[Chevyguy]

Can you sit down and shave, it might do away with the pain.

Clayton

[jsj_297]

I have a terrible back, still awaiting a 3 level fusion from an OJI WC. 20 months already, sighhhhh. ANYWAYS, I highly suggest the EJ89 series. Wonderful, smooth razor, its a winner, especially with feathers loaded in her!!

[alex2363]

40's super speed.......

[ImTheGluestick]

+1 for the chair suggestion. My folks keep an office chair in their bathroom...my brother and I have bought them many more appropriate chairs, but my mother insists that this one is comfortable and she's keeping it.

[dengar]

This is exactly what happens. I have a bulged disc in my lower back at flares up when I lean forward. That mirror looks like a great idea. I'll look into some of these. Thanks everyone.


Your back may be painful from leaning toward the mirror. If you can figure out a change in position, or a way to use a mirror that
is closer to you, or can extend from the wall, it would help. Here is such an item:

http://www.amazon.com/Better-Living-Products-Vantage-Magnified/dp/B003EYOXTI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1319075652&sr=8-7

Another suggestion - if you have ever used an electric shaver successfully - is to do a full 3-4 minute shave with the shaver,
then do a final quick ATG pass with lather and a razor. The results will be great, and it goes much faster.

[KM-instructor]

Shave in the tub, small hand mirror relaxed in hot water, inflatable pillow behind your lumbar.