My first was a Gillette Tech. I no longer have it but I still have my Slim and FB that I bought new for less than $2!
What was your first.
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My first razor when I got into the shaving hobby almost 4 years ago was the EJ DE87.
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I think it was a Wilkinson classic. My dad had no input for me (probably just as well as I've recently been told he dry shaves) and I had no idea what I was doing and dismissed my soap stick as wiping it on my brush, then wiping the brush on my face did little more than get me wet.
Such a wealth of info on the net these days. Shame I had to spend a few decades with cartridges (I have deep holes in each cheek from ingrowns) and electrics (irritated at best and often hurt pulling hairs out by the root).
As a born again it was the ubiquitous ej de89.
Such a wealth of info on the net these days. Shame I had to spend a few decades with cartridges (I have deep holes in each cheek from ingrowns) and electrics (irritated at best and often hurt pulling hairs out by the root).
As a born again it was the ubiquitous ej de89.
Gillette Superspeed (black handle) that I purchased in 1973 or 1974.
A bic disposable, 2-blade.
I do not still use it, nor will I ever again. Maybe a single blade if I'm in a bind and it's the only thing available for some reason.
I do not still use it, nor will I ever again. Maybe a single blade if I'm in a bind and it's the only thing available for some reason.
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Razor: Merkur Vision 2000. I decided that if I was going to start wet shaving, I was going to get a nice razor. Turns out the head is too big for me and I can't get the hairs under my nose. Ended up giving it to a friend in exchange for some blades. I currently rotate between my R-41, 23C, 39C, and Gillette Old Type I rescued from an antiques show.
Brush: Tweezerman badger. That thing was JUNK! it shed like a mangy dog on chemo. I let my little one play with it while he watches me shave. I have a custom Bob Farvour two band that I love.
Soap: Mama Bear's. Still like her soap, but when I moved from bowl lathering to exclusively face lathering, I got some irritation from Mama Bear's. My favorites are Mike's Natural and Stirling soaps now.
Blade: Started with Derby. Was awful. Current favorites are Gillette Silver Blue and Personna Blue Labs.
Good memories
Brush: Tweezerman badger. That thing was JUNK! it shed like a mangy dog on chemo. I let my little one play with it while he watches me shave. I have a custom Bob Farvour two band that I love.
Soap: Mama Bear's. Still like her soap, but when I moved from bowl lathering to exclusively face lathering, I got some irritation from Mama Bear's. My favorites are Mike's Natural and Stirling soaps now.
Blade: Started with Derby. Was awful. Current favorites are Gillette Silver Blue and Personna Blue Labs.
Good memories
My first was a Ted Baker synthetic brush and a Merkur 33c. I still have both in my shave cabinet. Although I never use the brush but the razor sees some skin every so often.
My first DE was a Merkur 38c. I still have it but have not used it for years. These days I only shave with OCs or straights. It is probably time to find it a new home and let some one else enjoy it.
My first soap was De Vergulde Hand (a Dutch brand); I still use that now and then.
My first brush probably was an Omega, because they were sold at the local "drogist".
My first DE razor was a Gillette G2000; long gone since then, and I don't know when and where I lost it.
My first cartridge razor was a Gillette Trac II, and I have used that for years. Still use it as my travel razor.
My first aftershave? Not sure, but it might have been Blue Stratos or Amando.
My first brush probably was an Omega, because they were sold at the local "drogist".
My first DE razor was a Gillette G2000; long gone since then, and I don't know when and where I lost it.
My first cartridge razor was a Gillette Trac II, and I have used that for years. Still use it as my travel razor.
My first aftershave? Not sure, but it might have been Blue Stratos or Amando.
Merkur 34C received Valentine's Day 2010. We've been together ever since. 
A Gillette pre war fat handled Tech I bought on ebay. I still have it but only shave with SE's these days.
A black handled Slim in he early '70s. I hated it then and I have hated every other one I have tried over time. I don't know why, but the Slim and I do not get along.
My first DE shave was with my brother's Merkur 47C, with a Merkur blade and Williams soap. He had just gotten into DE/wet shaving and was trying to convert me. He succeeded. I've since converted him to Astra blades. Just sent him a 100 pack for his birthday, along with a tub of Proraso.
First razor I purchased was a DE89, and soon purchased Astra SP blades based on recommendations from this site. The DE89 has since been relegated to the travel kit, but I travel alot so it does still get used.
First razor I purchased was a DE89, and soon purchased Astra SP blades based on recommendations from this site. The DE89 has since been relegated to the travel kit, but I travel alot so it does still get used.
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My first was a weishi and still use it occasionally.
The first... I don't remember so long ago, but after my rebooting 20+ years later was a Gillette Slim and a Mühle R89.
My first DE razor was a Gillette flare tip. That one razor open a door to better shaves and better overall grooming. I could never shave with a multi cartridge again.
Mine was a late 40s Aristocrat that belonged to my grandfather; really nice specimen with all the gold plating still intact. Yes, I still take it out and use it from time to time 
RazoRock Mission. I recently passed it to my Dad and converted him to DE shaving. I'm using a NEW LC these days.
My first real DE was an EJ DE89 with the Barley handle. I loved it when I started, but haven't touched it since trying a NEW. I won't get rid of it, since it was a present from my fiancé.
The Feather Popular
Didn't like it.
Didn't like it.
