First post!
I first heard about DE safety razors and wet shaving about 5 months ago and I've toyed with the idea of trying it out ever since. My primary motivation is to save a little money (currently using expensive Gillette fusion cartridges) but also because I think it is very cool in a manly/retro sort of way. I've done a fair amount of casual reading on this forum and others over the past few months. I finally pulled the trigger when I saw a recent den cleanout thread with a lightly used EJ89lbl for sale at a very reasonable price. Since then I've been very excited about getting started. Today I came home from work to find that a package had come in the mail. It was just my first batch of razors (supermax platinums based on some recommendations for a cheap but reasonable and consistent blade) but it got me very excited about all the other stuff coming soon in the mail (including the EJ89, a Cade Plisson brush, and a box of Arko). You can see from my choices I'm a bit budget conscious (for now). My plan is to stick with one kit for several weeks (months?) to get my technique down before branching out. Thanks to all who participate here and share in the camaraderie/brotherhood.
I first heard about DE safety razors and wet shaving about 5 months ago and I've toyed with the idea of trying it out ever since. My primary motivation is to save a little money (currently using expensive Gillette fusion cartridges) but also because I think it is very cool in a manly/retro sort of way. I've done a fair amount of casual reading on this forum and others over the past few months. I finally pulled the trigger when I saw a recent den cleanout thread with a lightly used EJ89lbl for sale at a very reasonable price. Since then I've been very excited about getting started. Today I came home from work to find that a package had come in the mail. It was just my first batch of razors (supermax platinums based on some recommendations for a cheap but reasonable and consistent blade) but it got me very excited about all the other stuff coming soon in the mail (including the EJ89, a Cade Plisson brush, and a box of Arko). You can see from my choices I'm a bit budget conscious (for now). My plan is to stick with one kit for several weeks (months?) to get my technique down before branching out. Thanks to all who participate here and share in the camaraderie/brotherhood.
while i do save a lot on blades, i tend to appreciate adjustable DE's more that can be compensated for by the blade/handle cost ratio but shaving is actually enjoyable and pain free now, that is worth a lot!
