New guy looking for wisdom.

**brettgearing** · 03-19-2011, 09:04 PM

Hi. I'm an American grad student living in Macau, and I'm looking for comments from some of the experts.

I'm using this thing:

And the accompanying blades, because they're cheap and available at many stores.

I'm considering a more expensive double edge (I like nice things), and I'm wondering how people have used this cheap Chinese Gillette feel it compares to higher priced models.

**Eric V** · 03-19-2011, 10:15 PM

dang! I can't compare for you!

In general, the weight of vintage DE's is part of their charm.

**Rawmax** · 03-19-2011, 10:19 PM

Hi and welcome to B&B!

I don't know about the one youre using but you should really consider having a look at the Merkur Progress Adjustable razor.

**rm71** · 03-20-2011, 01:59 AM

Welcome

**franstjohn** · 03-20-2011, 03:36 AM

Welcome!

I have no experience with that razor/blade combo. How is it working for you? Some of the best razors I have were very inexpensive and others were not. I agree with Eric V that a well made razor with some weight to it makes for a better shaver.

**dalew** · 03-20-2011, 03:41 AM

Welcome. Any Merkur would be a good choice.

**life2short1971** · 03-20-2011, 04:07 AM

I think you will notice a difference in the shorter all metal vintage Gillette or modern Merkur like the Progress or other razors with a beefier head. That weight is what controls the shave for you.

**mretzloff** · 03-20-2011, 06:15 AM

Welcome to Badger & Blade!

**mandoman** · 03-22-2011, 04:39 PM

Welcome to B&B!

**Wendy** · 03-22-2011, 10:40 PM

Welcome to B&B!

**Smokinwill** · 03-23-2011, 12:55 AM

Welcome to B&B. I'm still using my EJ DE89L and don't have a comparison to that but if it works for you then that is all that matters. Of course if you get a chance to try a vintage razor I've heard they're great and after I've got 30 shaves or so under my belt I'm planning on trying one of the 2 vintage Gillettes I've picked up.