DE Razor, Which One?

[Goatee]

Thought i would start a new thread as i have decided to go the DE route!

Now, people mention the Microtouch One but i cant get that here in the UK.

I remember my dad used to shave with a DE. Dont know which one and God bless him but he is not around now to ask

Obviously i want to get one that will last a long time! Not sure on blades either.

Let me know what you recommend and why. I currently use a Fusion Proglide and a Braun 340. Even the Fusion can leave the head not as smooth as i would like!

Time to move over to DE! 

[greatnessinc]

I've heard that the microTouch One is a clone of the Weishi 9306-f.

[wutwutman]

As a beginner myself, I can recommend the Micro Touch One razor as a good beginner razor

[greatnessinc]

He can't get that in the UK yet bro.

[Mike E. P.]

I just started using a safety razor a few months ago. After reading around here, I bought the EJ 89 from Amazon. I have nothing to compare it to but I have been loving shaving with it. I bought a sample pack of razors also from Amazon and a very generous friend sent me a large variety of razors to try. So far, I like the Feathers best. I was really afraid to try them because everyone said how sharp they are. I was afraid I would slice myself up. But I have always been pretty good with shaving in general and rarely cut myself.

So while I have no others to compare it to, I like the EJ and it looks beattiful, gleaming in its stand on my counter!

[warhawk]

I would go with the Edwin Jagger 89L (The "L" stands for lined chrome).  It is made in your beautiful country England.  The EJ89L is a beautiful chrome razor that any newbie or veteran shaver will be proud of.  It is a classic.  That was my very 1st modern day DE razor that I started out with.  Here is a link to one in England at a great price.  The EJ89L reviews are very positive.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edwin-Jagger-Chrome-Plated-Handle-Double-Edge/dp/B003UV8LR0/ref=sr_1_2?m=A13KYUZ2RNWR9H&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1399086401&sr=1-2

WARHAWK

[Goatee]

I would go with the Edwin Jagger 89L (The "L" stands for lined chrome).  It is made in your beautiful country England.  The EJ89L is a beautiful chrome razor that any newbie or veteran shaver will be proud of.  It is a classic.  That was my very 1st modern day DE razor that I started out with.  Here is a link to one in England at a great price.  The EJ89L reviews are very positive.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edwin-Jagger-Chrome-Plated-Handle-Double-Edge/dp/B003UV8LR0/ref=sr_1_2?m=A13KYUZ2RNWR9H&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1399086401&sr=1-2

WARHAWK

Cheers.

What blade should i get?

[Goatee]

Guys, theres this one too:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edwin-Jagger-De89bl-Chrome-Plated/dp/B003LW4L2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399108373&sr=8-1&keywords=EJ89L

Which one to go for?

[greatnessinc]

Personally I'd recommend one that is twist to open (aka butterfly doors), as they are easier to load and clean. Parker makes a few TTO models.

[Goatee]

Guys, just ordered this lot:

Edwin Jagger Double Edge Razor DE89L (Plus 5 Derby DE Blades)
Feather Hi-Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades x 10 plus 10 free
Alum Block

Nervous now but cant wait to give it a go. Looking at videos on youtube etc for advice now and on this fine website

[Goatee]

I have read that the Feather blades are scary but where i bought the gear they didnt have a lot of choice in blades and a lot where out of stock too. I will try to take it easy and have a go on my face first!

[K5mow]

I'll put my two cents in. For shaving my face I use my Merkur future. Don't know how it will perform on the head but I feel it is the best DE razor that I have used.

Roger

[reddog]

I shaved yesterday for the first time with a DE razor. Thanks to Warhawk for sending me an assortment of blades to try. It was definitely the smoothest shave I've had. I used the Astra blades.

[greatnessinc]

Feather blades are nice but they aren't as aggressive as everyone says they are.

[warhawk]

Great choice and definitely keep us posted.  Google. . . "mantic59".  He has some excellent videos on DE shaving.  He is a great choice.  Also... Google:  "Geofatboy".  He is another excellent source.

WARHAWK