TOP DE RAZOR FOR HEAD SHAVING? - page 1 -

• TOP DE RAZOR FOR HEAD SHAVING? by frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 20:09
• Looking to start using de razor,  which model should i buy for a first timer and type of blades
  
  thanks
• #1 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 20:31
• Hi Frangi:  Glad that you are wanting to try a DE razor for head shaving.  All I gotta say is that there are many DE razors.  As far as choosing which razor. . . this is very subjective.  This is an excellent example of YMMV (your mileage may vary).  What one hates the other loves.
  
  With all that said. . . you might want to go vintage and purchase a Gillette Super Speed.  You can get a good one on Ebay for  about $15.  Or you can purchase a modern razor and get a Edwin Jagger razor like the EJ89L.  You can get the EJ89L at reputable vendors such as WestCoastShaving, BullGooseShaving, LeeSafetyRazors, or The Italian Barber (in Canada).
  
  I can talk about this all day so I am going to stop to try not to confuse you.  But I would go with a Gillette Super Speed or an EJ89L.
  
  If you have any more questions... asks us or you can PM me.  Good luck and keep us posted.
  
  WARHAWK
• #2 by frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 20:36
• hey warhawk, thanks for the reply, i was looking at the merkur progress adjustable with the long handle
• #3 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 20:37
• Hi Frangi:  Here you go, straight from the Italian Barber website.
  
  
  http://www.italianbarber.com/edwin-jagger-double-edge-razor-de89l-lined-chrome-plated
  
  WARHAWK
• #4 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 20:39
• Quote from: frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 20:36

  hey warhawk, thanks for the reply, i was looking at the merkur progress adjustable with the long handle
  

  Hi Frangi:  I actually have the Merkur Progress (regular handle).  That is an excellent razor and you can adjust the settings for either a mild or aggressive shave.  I love how it shaves. 
  
  
  WARHAWK
• #5 by frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 20:45
• Hey Warhawk, so is it safe to go with the merkur, italian barber joe recommended the long handle over the short. also any tips for a first time user, what steps should i follow.
  
  thanks again!
  
• #6 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 20:46
• Here is a pic of the Merkur Progress in one of my SOTD pics.  Also... our very own Bluebriz owns a Merkur Progress .  I hope he can chime in.
  
  
  WARHAWK
• #7 by frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 20:49
• what blades do you recommend to get bbs, is long handle ok and how do you care for it
  
  thanks
• #8 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 20:54
• Quote from: frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 20:45

  Hey Warhawk, so is it safe to go with the merkur, italian barber joe recommended the long handle over the short. also any tips for a first time user, what steps should i follow.
  
  thanks again!
  
  

  Hi Frangi:  I anticipate that you will like the Merkur Progress.  I prefer the regular handle because I can control it and have better handling compared to the long handle.  When I DE shave the face... it doesn't matter if it is a regular or the long handle but I just prefer the regular handle because I get better handling and control on my head shaves.  
  
  Joe from the ItalianBarber DE shaves his face but he does not use a DE razor on his dome shaves.  Joe is a member of www.badgerandblade.com and he mentioned that he DE shaves his face but not the dome.  He actually uses a Gillette Guard which is a disposable cartridge razor.
  
  For me. . . I would go with the regular handle.  Again... that is just me.  You can do what you want.
  
  WARHAWK
• #9 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 20:59
• Hi Frangi:  As far as blades. . . my favorite blades are the Astra SP, Polsilver Super Iridium, Gillette 7 o'clock Black, and Gillette Silver Blue.
  
  As far as caring for it... after you shave with the Progress just do a cold water rinse and I would spray it with alcohol and let it air dry. 
  
  WARHAWK
• #10 by frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 21:05
• italian barber short handle out of stock, joe says the long handle the balance is better
  have you tried the long handle?
• #11 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 21:14
• Quote from: frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 21:05

  italian barber short handle out of stock, joe says the long handle the balance is better
  have you tried the long handle?
  

  There is a reason why the regular handles are out of stock my friend. It is obviously the better razor. Again... Joe face shaves only with a DE razor but does NOT HEAD SHAVE with a DE razor.  He head shaves with a disposable.  Again... I am an experienced DE face and head shaver.  I get better shaves with the regular handles but that is just me.
  
  
  WARHAWK
• #12 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 21:16
• Here you go.
  
  http://www.bullgooseshaving.net/merkur-progress-razor.html
  
  WARHAWK
• #13 by frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 21:17
• he says he does not carry the short one because it does not sell, anyways west coast has them , would it be the same one?
• #14 by warhawk on 19 Jun, 2013 21:24
• Quote from: frangi on 19 Jun, 2013 21:17

  he says he does not carry the short one because it does not sell, anyways west coast has them , would it be the same one?
  

  I would go with Bull Goose Shaving.  Phil (the owner) is a true gentleman and he provides great service.
  
  WARHAWK