Recommendations for a lady's DE razor

[BeeSeeDub]

In reaction to my wife's bewilderment at my "obsession with shaving" I suggested that she give it a try...

She is 100% against anything used - new product only.

I am sure a longer handle would be a requirement - that said an EJ Chatsworth would be out of the price range for this experiment.

Also - is anyone aware of any standout blades for ladies shaving?

Your help appreciated.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

BeeSeeDub:
As for razors, maybe your Mrs. would like Merkur 23C (3 piece, light [2oz], long handle [4in])? This raor is moderately priced, considered to be fairly mild, straight bar / closed combed razors, for light, normal and medium beards and/or for persons with sensitive skin (I own both the 23C & 38).

"Merkur; Solingen quality, Time-tested Tradition with Modern Design".

I bought my 23C (and 38C), for $31US w/ free shipping), from The Superior Shave.

The Superior Shave Homepage.

http://www.thesuperiorshave.com/Merkur_Razors.html

23C Reveiw and Posted Comments.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...p?ltr=M&t=6044

Christopher "Life is [like] a razor, you are always in hot water or a scrape" Anonymous

Attached Image - Merkur 23C (a.k.a. Classic).

[touchdowntodd]

lady gillette star... wife loves hers

[Topgumby]

lady gillette star... wife loves hers

A NOS Lady Gillette would probably be hard to find and very expensive.

In the vintage category, the only one that I can think of that fits your requirements is a Schick Krona. They aren't that highly sought after by collectors, so a NOS example might not be out of reach.

[Speedwell68]

I got my Mrs an EJ DE86, basically the same as a DE89 but with a faux ebony handle and a matching EJ brush. She loves it.

[Sledgehammer39]

Another vote for the Merkur 23C.