DE arrived!!

[greatnessinc]

Hunt eBay for a deal on a Gillette slim. Even if you go with a different razor check eBay. I've gotten a few higher end Merkur razors on there for almost half price of retail value.

[wutwutman]

Ebay is dangerous for me.  I have biditis 

[Goatee]

Hunt eBay for a deal on a Gillette slim. Even if you go with a different razor check eBay. I've gotten a few higher end Merkur razors on there for almost half price of retail value.

Is that an antique shaver? I was born in 1964 so may be able to get one from that year? It is better than EJ89L?

[Crowbar]

I am yet to hear of anyone else here owning an EJ DE89B

I feel special

[greatnessinc]

Yes Goatee it's a vintage razor.
Crowbar, I believe a few of us have an EJ89. I have one but prefer the use of a TTO instead of a 3 piece like the 89DBL.

[Goatee]

I think my next razor will be the 37c. Read up quite a bit about it on the net and youtube and i am hoping it will mean me making less passes as tried a few different blades in my EJ89L and it always take 4 passes and lots of touch ups. Ok, i know i am still learning but always nice to have a new Razor! lol

[greatnessinc]

Brace yourself DE collecting is a Common side effect of learning the skill.

[Crowbar]

Yes but does anyone here have the "B" (Barley knurled handle) that is what I have...

[andrewswenson]

Hey Goatee, DEs are quite a journey aren't they? The first DE I bought was the same as yours. Personally, I think that DE sucked. It was what made me quit DEs altogether and go back to cartridge/electric. I learned Merkur is the way to go, but I'm glad you are finally getting good shaves dude!!

[Goatee]

Thanks. Getting a 37c next week hopefully.

[andrewswenson]

From what I've read, you definitely wanna get used to the regular DE for awhile before you start using that slant bar. You'll start slicin' off your face if you don't haha.

[Goatee]

Was looking at the 34c too. I am after a more aggressive razor as the EJ is not aggressive enough for me.

[andrewswenson]

I would highly recommend the Merkur 34C or G. I got the gold just cause it's so damn beautiful. I think it's definitely more aggressive than the EJ89bl but I still want something that will get close with only one pass. I think the 37G will be my answer down the road.

[Bluebriz]

Having used the 37C a lot, my own opinion is that it isn't really aggressive.  It's more efficient than aggressive.

[Goatee]

Having used the 37C a lot, my own opinion is that it isn't really aggressive.  It's more efficient than aggressive.

So, it would be better than a 34c or EJ? Less passes?