Overall, what is the best safety razor for a newbie to start off with using? (Especially a newbie who is worried to death about cutting the heck out of himself)
What is the Best Overall Safety Razor for a Newbie to Start With?
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There is really no "best" to start with, it's all basically opinion on which might be "the best".
But a very gentle and mild razor is the Gillette Tech.
A step up would be a Gillette Superspeed.
Both of these are suitable for someone new to wetshaving, and doesn't have an expert hand yet.
But a very gentle and mild razor is the Gillette Tech.
A step up would be a Gillette Superspeed.
Both of these are suitable for someone new to wetshaving, and doesn't have an expert hand yet.
A while back, the Merkur HD, Mod 34, was the one that was being recommended. It is available and known. Also recommended was a sampler pack of blades from www.westcoastshaving.com .
The 40's SS is mild as is the Tech.
The 40's SS is mild as is the Tech.
A super speed or tech. For a more aggressive but great razor, the Merkur HD.
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Is a Superspeed going to give me just as close of a shave as a Merkur HD though?
Gillette Tech, Super Speed, or Merkur HD, are all good choices. However, I had success in the beginning with a Gillette NEW open-comb.
I say Merkur HD. A Tech would also be pretty good.
I started with an HD and still prefer mine to all other razors I have tried.
I started with an HD and still prefer mine to all other razors I have tried.
Having only just started on this, the Merkur HD is the one that is most often recommended for a beginner, so I went with that.
Although I'm not sure what a beginner is. I've wet shaved for near 30 years, so, while there's stuff I will need to learn about doing a good job with nice soaps, creams etc, the basic mechanics of shaving, and knowledge of my own beard growth is already there. I suspect for those who have only ever electric shaved, this may need to be learnt as well.
But I approached the HD with the respect a fixed blade deserves, and realised I had to adapt from the blase swipes that carts let you get away with.
Although I'm not sure what a beginner is. I've wet shaved for near 30 years, so, while there's stuff I will need to learn about doing a good job with nice soaps, creams etc, the basic mechanics of shaving, and knowledge of my own beard growth is already there. I suspect for those who have only ever electric shaved, this may need to be learnt as well.
But I approached the HD with the respect a fixed blade deserves, and realised I had to adapt from the blase swipes that carts let you get away with.
You may also want to pick up a Tech just to compare to your HD. They're relatively inexpensive and plentiful, both here and on ebay. Enjoy your HD when it arrives!
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