I am new to this site and i need help :)

**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 05:08 AM

hi there everyone :)

so i want to like buy my first de safety razor.

and i am not really sure what to look for when i am gonna buy one.

i saw this one and its not really pricey and i was thinking of getting it because they say that u can fit any normal blades on it.
http://www.shavingbyguapo.se/product...category_id=20
(site is in swedish)

not sure what u guys think about it give me your opinions maybe u can find another de razor on that site that i should consider buying instead and what kinda blades should i use.

note: i have senstive skin.

**Sledgehammer39** · 05-01-2012, 05:15 AM

Welcome Aboard!! That's a feather TTO razor which is pretty decent. However, I would look into a Edwin Jagger DE89 or the Merkur 34C.

**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 06:04 AM

what kinda blades should i get with the edwin jagger? they recommend the derby blade

**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 05:36 AM

there are 2 different de89 edwin jagger on the site one is the ej-de89bl and the other Ej-de89lbl
http://www.shavingbyguapo.se/product...category_id=20

**chuckr9** · 05-01-2012, 05:38 AM

The heads are trhe same, so shaving should be the same - choice is personal preference.

**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 05:39 AM

aha ok but this was the one u ment right?
http://www.lash.se/sv/rakhyvlar/259-...srakhyvel.html

or is it this one?

http://www.lash.se/sv/rakhyvlar/262-...-raffling.html

**Oblique Human** · 05-01-2012, 05:55 AM

Its a good, decent razor, enjoys good reviews. I would recommend buying it but that site's price is a bit steep.

**AABCDS** · 05-01-2012, 06:18 AM

Where are you located? For blades, I would recommend either Feathers or Personna Lab Blue or Personna Medical Prep blades.

**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by AABCDS

Where are you located? For blades, I would recommend either Feathers or Personna Lab Blue or Personna Medical Prep blades.

i live in sweden and the derby blade isnt good?

**AABCDS** · 05-01-2012, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by alitroy

i live in sweden and the derby blade isnt good?

Blade choice is highly determined by personal factors. I used one Derby blade and didn't like them but there are other members who love them. They may work for you, they just didn't work for me.

**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 06:41 AM

i see and would u recommend the edwin jagger de89 or the feather saftety razor. and i heard that the feather blade are really really sharp that its like easy for u to get nicks and cuts with it so wouldnt it be not the best choice for me if i have senstive skin?

**AABCDS** · 05-01-2012, 06:44 AM

The Feather blade in the Edwin Jagger DE89 is pretty mild. As long as you don't use too much pressure or use too many passes while shaving, I don't think it would irritate your sensitive skin.

**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 06:58 AM

i kinda got a offer from the site and they say if i order the product they will send a couple of derpy blades with IT. and i was wondering why didnt u like the derpy blade?

**AABCDS** · 05-01-2012, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by alitroy

i kinda got a offer from the site and they say if i order the product they will send a couple of derpy blades with IT. and i was wondering why didnt u like the derpy blade?

It seemed dull to me and it tugged a lot; it was a new blade too. I threw it away after one shave. If you're getting some for free, you might as well try them.

**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 07:23 AM

guys whats the difference between this one
http://www.lash.se/sv/rakhyvlar/262-...-raffling.html

and this one

http://www.lash.se/sv/rakhyvlar/259-...srakhyvel.html

the first one they say that it has easier grip or someting

**MacDaddy** · 05-01-2012, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by alitroy

guys whats the difference between this one
http://www.lash.se/sv/rakhyvlar/262-...-raffling.html

and this one

http://www.lash.se/sv/rakhyvlar/259-...srakhyvel.html

the first one they say that it has easier grip or someting

The first one has the lined handle -- it's got ribs that run vertically along the length of the handle -- and the second one has the smooth chrome handle. Other than that, they're the same.

Here are some better product shots showing the lined and unlined handles:

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**alitroy** · 05-01-2012, 07:43 AM

so the only difference is the design? And shouldnt matter which one of them i take cuse they will give me the same result?

**AABCDS** · 05-01-2012, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by alitroy

so the only difference is the design?

The design of the handle, yes. All the Edwin Jagger razors have the same head, every single one. The only difference between the razors are the handles.

**AABCDS** · 05-01-2012, 08:01 AM

There's lot of good information here.

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**kingfisher** · 05-01-2012, 09:08 AM

If you like the stubble look, you should just do one pass with the grain, especially for your first shave and since you said your skin is sensitive.

Later, when you get hooked on shaving like the rest of us, you'll likely ditch the stubble look because you'll have too much fun making your face perfectly smooth.