Looking for help

[JerimiahC]

I have a friend that's helped out a lot. I'd like to get him something, and I've decided on a DE because he used to shave with one, but moved on to the Mach 3 a number of years ago because he didn't want to keep searching for blades all the time. He has very large hands. I'm 6'5" and I thought I had rather large hands. He's Italian and wears a number of rings. The ring that he wears on his pinkie finger fits on my thumb. Anyway, I'm wondering if I should base my purchase on that or just get him a good DE. I was originally going to get him the EJ 89 with the ebony handle. Relatively speaking, money isn't the concern, it's the actual razor. Would a Merkur 38C be better? I'll be honest, I've never tried the EJ, but it gets so many good reviews that I thought that would be a good start for him, as it's a little milder than the Merkur, at least that's my understanding.

Any and all suggestions are welcome!

Thanks for all the comments before hand!

[smalltank]

watch the BST for de or se kits

[JerimiahC]

watch the BST for de or se kits

I would but he has something against using used razors. He keeps lecturing me about buying my straight razors on the Bay. He's like a protective big brother. LOL Like I said, cost isn't really the issue. I don't want to break the bank, but his family has been helping mine and my in laws a lot lately and I really appreciate it.

[rickboone1]

38C is a superb razor. I'd go with that. Nice long handle. I've never found the 38 to be aggressive by any means, but...who knows. I think the weight of this will suit him fine. Tradere razors may be another option to look at.

[glassmtn99]

The Merkur Futur would also be a good choice if you can get him to promise not to move past setting 1 until he has at least a month of shaves under his belt. If he likes chrome, the chroming on the Futur is top notch.

eric.

[rickboone1]

A Merkur 39C just popped up on the BST>