Second razor for a new guy...

**basko** · 03-24-2012, 05:32 PM

So I've only had a handful of shaves so far, but I'm hooked. I'm enjoying the process of shaving much more and my neck isn't as broken out as it is with disposables...

I've got a decent kit. It's an EJ DE89bl.

I'm using derby blades and I'm happy with them.

I followed the advice from here on the board about the EJ, so I want to ask for a second blade. suggestions?

Thanks all!!

**ERVARGASNY** · 03-24-2012, 05:41 PM

Thats a very nice kit, Excellent, no wonder your loving it, thats a veterans kit. Congrats and Welcome to the wonderful world of DE Shaving, hope to see you around more frequent :o)

Try some Astra SP blades with EJ there Awesome , sharp and smooth, Also try some feather blades, but be careful they are the sharpest ones on the market and work great with EJ89 .

**Sunflake** · 03-24-2012, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by ERVARGASNY

Thats a very nice kit, Excellent, no wonder your loving it, thats a veterans kit. Congrats and Welcome to the wonderful world of DE Shaving, hope to see you around more frequent :o)

Try some Astra SP blades with EJ there Awesome , sharp and smooth, Also try some feather blades, but be careful they are the sharpest ones on the market and work great with EJ89 .

+1 on the Astra SP

**basko** · 03-24-2012, 05:58 PM

Thanks..I just ordered a 30 pack of Astra superior platinum. What second shaver would anyone recommend? I'm not certain about the various "aggressiveness" of shavers yet. What's a similar shaver to what I have?

**alex2363** · 03-24-2012, 07:23 PM

get a super speed from 1940's

**Sledgehammer39** · 03-24-2012, 07:24 PM

I would get a blade sampler pack.

**celestino** · 03-24-2012, 07:56 PM

Very nice set up! Enjoy the journey!

**Red-Leg** · 03-25-2012, 08:46 PM

For a second razor, you might want to take a look at the Weber (http://www.weberrazor.com). It's got a head similar to your DE89 but it slightly more aggressive. It's also the best deal you'll come across on a solid stainless steel razor.

**Calnell** · 03-25-2012, 09:23 PM

I have the same razor and find Astra to be the best (YMMV). Crystals also work well with the EJ98

**Sargon** · 03-25-2012, 09:37 PM

What you get depends on what you want, and whether you want vintage or modern for it...

If you want something to mow down a 3 day growth, look into a slant or open comb...

If you want a razor you can tweak, then a gilltte slim or merkur progress might suit you.

There are a lot of other options, it is all about what you want.

**normchowder** · 03-25-2012, 11:09 PM

get yourself A gillette fatboy or merkur futur. something that is adjustable, should make your shaves enjoyable being able to change aggressiveness during the shave.

**combatwombat** · 03-25-2012, 11:36 PM

I have several vintage razor and use them in rotation. I will hopefully be getting Futur for my bday that is coming up. Right now I am using a New Nickel Open Comb from the 1930`s but will be using my gold Aristocrat in the next couple of days. I like Lord blades right now. I was using Derby blades but those irritated my skin a little but so far the lords have been giving me a great BBS shave. I could only go against the grain with a Mach 3 or even a DE for only one day but with the Lords I can shave ATG almost every day! I ordered a hundred pack last week. A blade sampler pack is the best way to go it is how I got my Lord blades along with a few others that I have to try still but I went through 5 blades before I got to the Lords.