I initially started off with a Merkur 33C. I was later gifted 3 vintage Gillettes. I was surprised at how mild they were, I liked it. I appreciated the less aggressive shave. I want to buy a DE razor that can offer a smooth, mild shave. I've heard that the Feather, Edwin Jagger, and Goodfella are mild, less aggressive. Any suggestions?
I'm looking for a mild DE razor
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The Gillette Tech is a great mild razor. If you are looking for a twist to open razor a Schick Krona is a good choice.
The Feather AS is another option, it is just a bit more aggressive than the Tech but it is still a pretty mild razor.
The Goodfella is another nice mild razor. I use the Edwin Jagger DE89L daily and if it were the only razor I owned I would be
perfectly happy. I always get very smooth consistent shaves whenever I use it, and finish quality of the EJ is second to none.
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The Gillette Tech is a great mild razor. If you are looking for a twist to open razor a Schick Krona is a good choice.
The Feather AS is another option, it is just a bit more aggressive than the Tech but it is still a pretty mild razor.
The Goodfella is another nice mild razor. I use the Edwin Jagger DE89L daily and if it were the only razor I owned I would be
perfectly happy. I always get very smooth consistent shaves whenever I use it, and finish quality of the EJ is second to none.
Double-Edged Safety Razors Ranked by Aggressiveness in the wiki.
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I have read that the Goodfella is really mild.
Paul
Paul
blue tipped superspeed
ball handled or fat handled tech
the goodfella
three very mild razors....
ball handled or fat handled tech
the goodfella
three very mild razors....
Welcome to B&B.
Do you know what 3 Gillettes models you liked or have a pictures of them.
That might help us help you.
I alternate between a Feather AS and a Futur, one said to be mild and the other pretty aggressive. Either one is capable of delivering BBS or considerable irritation. I guess where I am going with this non-answer to your question is, the Feather AS, while considered by many as not aggressive can be, in my experience, a very close shaver.
I haven't used the Feather portable. The Weishi razors are very mild. You would have to try hard to get irritation or a BSS shave with one.
I haven't used the Feather portable. The Weishi razors are very mild. You would have to try hard to get irritation or a BSS shave with one.
The EJ89L is a mild shaver that does a great job and looks good too!
The Merkur Progress set at a low setting is a gentle shave. +2 on the EJ89.
Feather Portable would be a TERRIBLE choice if you are looking for a mild razor.
Agree with the Tech, and I would add this: SCHICK KRONA.
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I have a blue tip, superspeed flare tip, and a slim.
Just bought a Timor TTO from amazom, $32 and change delivered. Came with 10 pack of Tomor blades. Nice light weight non-aggressive razor, great no slip handle. No need for a cut pencil.
If you're looking for a non-aggressive razor, I don't think you could do any better than a Gillette tech, which are plentiful and relatively inexpensive.
+1. The Fat Handled Tech is a great mild razor.
I also own an open-comb Goodfella and it too is very mild.
DL
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Even with an open comb it's mild?
Tech, Krona, Merkur 1904 Classic.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=121021
Here is a review that a did on the Goodfella some time back.
DL
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So far, it appears that the EJ 89, Gillette tech, and Goodfella are the most recommended. Looks like I need to check the mall and see if anyone is parting with said razors...
That whole "open combs are more aggressive" thing is a myth - the older OC razors also happened to be more aggressive, but one didn't cause the other
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