Good razor for a newbie

**Dooliano1969** · 11-19-2011, 07:13 PM

Hi what do you guys suggest?

**jwilock** · 11-19-2011, 07:18 PM

I started DE shaving about 6 months ago - with an EJ DE89. In all this time I have yet to cut myself and have only had a handful of shaves where I got a weeper. Not sure how this razor has worked for others, but for me, it's been great.

**Sledgehammer39** · 11-19-2011, 07:20 PM

Vintage: Gillette Tech or Super Speed
Current Production: Edwin Jagger DE89 series, Merkur 34C

**Mr5x5** · 11-19-2011, 07:21 PM

Tech or I found the Merkur 23C a nice transition from disposables.

**Dooliano1969** · 11-19-2011, 07:22 PM

i was thinking of r41...a lot of people love it

**Sledgehammer39** · 11-19-2011, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Dooliano1969

i was thinking of r41...a lot of people love it

Go for it!! The R41 has a reputation of being a pretty aggressive razor.

**turtle** · 11-20-2011, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Dooliano1969

i was thinking of r41...a lot of people love it

Ah.... Not sure you want to start with something that aggressive for a "first razor". It would be similar to "I never shaved before, I want to start with a straight razor"

You have had some very good suggestions passed to you for a mild beginner's razor. I say beginner, not in a negative way, but you need to develop your DE shaving technique before you move into a razor that demands your full attention without getting hurt. If you start with a razor that could nick you the first time the blade touches your face you may be turned into an electric razor user for life which is no fun at all.

Get a EJ DE89 or Muhle R89, or a Merkur 34C or 23C. They are all VERY good products and will give you close, comfortable, shaves for a very long time. You may be so satisfied with any one of these that you stick with it for the rest of your life.

**WoodfordReserve-Neat** · 11-21-2011, 09:56 AM

Just generalizing, but I would definitely recommend the Schick Krona with a Personna Red blade and then move up to a Feather blade when your technique feels right.

**Dooliano1969** · 11-19-2011, 08:21 PM

ok how much?

**bowlturner** · 11-19-2011, 09:43 PM

For $10.00 to $15.00 you can buy a used Gillette NEW long comb razor. Buy the R41 after you have mastered the NEW.

**Alebrewer** · 11-19-2011, 09:54 PM

Lord Premium LP1822L aka L6

**Dooliano1969** · 11-19-2011, 10:10 PM

ok

**The Count of Merkur Cristo** · 11-20-2011, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Dooliano1969

Hi what do you guys suggest?

Dooliano:
Check out this Thread "What is a good solid 1st DE razor for a Beginner"?.

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

**Stubblefield** · 11-20-2011, 08:37 AM

Gillette flare tip Super Speed or Merkur 38C.

**Dooliano1969** · 11-21-2011, 11:45 AM

I got myself some R41

**turtle** · 11-21-2011, 11:50 AM

Tell us how it works out for you once it arrives.

**Dooliano1969** · 11-21-2011, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by turtle

Tell us how it works out for you once it arrives.

it already did. i had my first shave with it today. my face feels like it has no skin, just pure flesh...

**Dooliano1969** · 11-21-2011, 02:07 PM

i had to call-in sick today

**dpmtherrien** · 11-21-2011, 02:15 PM

Lay off the pressure when using any razor.

The Merkur 1904 is my go to DE, and I've tried lots of different ones.

**Dooliano1969** · 11-21-2011, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by dpmtherrien

Lay off the pressure when using any razor.

The Merkur 1904 is my go to DE, and I've tried lots of different ones.

oh ok. how did you get that veteran logo? i like one of those

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