DE Razor, Which One? - page 1 -

• DE Razor, Which One? by Goatee on 02 May, 2014 12:42
• 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! 
• #1 by greatnessinc on 02 May, 2014 14:31
• I've heard that the microTouch One is a clone of the Weishi 9306-f.
• #2 by wutwutman on 02 May, 2014 15:50
• As a beginner myself, I can recommend the Micro Touch One razor as a good beginner razor
• #3 by greatnessinc on 02 May, 2014 16:29
• He can't get that in the UK yet bro.
• #4 by Mike E. P. on 02 May, 2014 16:47
• 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!
• #5 by warhawk on 02 May, 2014 21:13
• 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
• #6 by Goatee on 03 May, 2014 03:07
• Quote from: warhawk on 02 May, 2014 21:13

  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?
• #7 by Goatee on 03 May, 2014 03:16
• 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?
• #8 by greatnessinc on 03 May, 2014 18:27
• 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.
• #9 by Goatee on 04 May, 2014 06:46
• 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
• #10 by Goatee on 04 May, 2014 07:06
• 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!
• #11 by K5mow on 04 May, 2014 07:14
• 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
• #12 by reddog on 04 May, 2014 08:50
• 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.
• #13 by greatnessinc on 04 May, 2014 12:33
• Feather blades are nice but they aren't as aggressive as everyone says they are.
• #14 by warhawk on 04 May, 2014 14:02
• 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