I DID IT! First razor, first shave!

[R. E. Dillon]

SO... I got my FIRST safety razor this past Friday - it's a Merkur Long-handle something or other. Along with the razor came an assortment of blades. The first blade I used was the Merkur, the one that was inside the box.

First shave: very good!

Second shave: very, very good!

Today, after 5 shaves (I changed the blade and have been using a Dorco blade since yesterday) I've really got the hang of it and am thoroughly digging my new process.

I'm not a very happy shaver and thanks to all of you for suggestions and input.

Cheers!

-Ron

[ogopogo]

Congratulations! The Merkur long handle is a fine razor.
I am surprised that you got good results with the Merkur blade. I think that as you try different blades you'll notice a marked improvement in the quality of your shaves. Cheers

[Laser]

Congratulations. Enjoy the journey!

[michael.scheller]

SO... I got my FIRST safety razor this past Friday - it's a Merkur Long-handle something or other.

First shave: very good!

Second shave: very, very good!

Today, after 5 shaves (I changed the blade and have been using a Dorco blade since yesterday) I've really got the hang of it and am thoroughly digging my new process.

-Ron

Ron, First, congratulations and welcome. Second, if you haven't learned anything else here... we love razor porn.

[studman46]

Ron, welcome to the group. Great razor and a great start on a fabulous journey. It just keeps getting better. Visit often and stay late. We're looking forward to hearing more from ya.

[SmoovD]

Welcome to B&B...it only gets better.

[pandamonium]

My first wet shave was with a long handled Merkur HD and Merkur blades. I remember feeling the same pleasant satisfaction you must be experiencing.

Keep up the shaving and experiments with tons of different creams, soaps, blades and razors! You're in for a long (and expensive!) haul.

[Gruder]

Outstanding -- congrats!

[NickCutlip]

Congratulations !!!

[MickR]

great work Ron! I too didn't mind the Merkur blades once I got my prep right but it's not most people's blade of choice.

[Walter Sobchak]

Congratulations man! It's a nice feeling to have a fine shave and know you've done it the right way. I was actually kind of nervous the first time with a D/E. Now it's all relaxation and working on technique. Had a great shave this morning and it set the tone for a pretty good day all around. Hope you have more of the same.

[Greyfox]

Congrats. Wishing you many great shaves ahead!:biggrin:

[JimBow]

+1
I myself had a terrible experience with Merkur blades, but as I went along with different brands, I got better and better shaves. (technique helped out too!)