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Short handle or longer for de first time shaver? by jeff29708 on 14 Jun, 2016 07:12
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I'm going to try de saving and was looking at the Merkur 34 or 38. Which handle would be recommended for a beginner, long or short? Or is there a better choice than one of these. Thanks in advance.
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#1 by reddog on 14 Jun, 2016 10:26
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Hi Jeff, as I posted in another thread, I ordered a Merkur 34c, should get it tomorrow. I'll post how I like it after a couple of shaves. I've heard different comments on the handle length.
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#2 by Cobranet on 14 Jun, 2016 11:23
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I have the 34c and I like the shorter handle better for control on the back of my head and my face. I have always used a DE with a longer handle before I started shaving my head and shaved with a DE with a longer handle for my head a couple times before I got my Merkur, I like the short handle much better. YMMV.
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#3 by jeff29708 on 15 Jun, 2016 10:32
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thanks for the advice guys. what blades do you use Cobra?
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#4 by Cobranet on 15 Jun, 2016 11:48
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I use personna blades. I believe they are the Blue labs. I got them from Amazon in a 100 pack. I use a new blade for every shave since I shave my head and face every time and I shave once a day.
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#5 by reddog on 19 Jun, 2016 15:09
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OK, got my new Merkur 34c. After 2 headshaves, I like the weight, balance, and feel. Seems good quality.
I don't think it is as aggressive as my old 1954 Gillette safety razor. I'll keep trying, but the w shaves were BBS. -
#6 by jeff29708 on 20 Jun, 2016 14:13
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I ordered mine yesterday. It should be here by the weekend! I decided on the feather blades. The consensus seemed to be that they were the best. We will see.
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#7 by Magoo on 20 Jun, 2016 20:51
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OK, got my new Merkur 34c. After 2 headshaves, I like the weight, balance, and feel. Seems good quality.
I don't think it is as aggressive as my old 1954 Gillette safety razor. I'll keep trying, but the w shaves were BBS.
I'm using my dads 1953 super speed , and haven't nicked my self yet. Only recently used the de for the head . The short handle is good for head shaving. -
#8 by jeff29708 on 24 Jun, 2016 14:04
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I got my Merkur and just did my first de shave! I think I might have gone to careful cause it took me a while.
I had a little problem on the back of my head but the rest is fine. Not bad for my first time, and no cuts.
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#9 by Magoo on 24 Jun, 2016 18:54
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If you go slow and let the weight of the razor do the job ( don't push down) you will avoid cuts. I'm new at using a DE for head shaving but I learned to face shave with one. Also good shave preparation is the most important factor you can do. I was surprised how well the head shave worked out. I like it because hair does not clog like a cartridge.
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#10 by Goatee on 26 Jun, 2016 06:35
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Thinking of going back to DE shaving but with a 37c
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#11 by reddog on 26 Jun, 2016 08:49
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Take your time, Jeff. There's nothing fast about DE shaving. If I do my head and face, it takes me 30 minutes or more. Going too fast or losing concentration is the only time I knicked myself.
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#12 by Cobranet on 02 Jul, 2016 12:08
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If you are having some trouble with the back of your head you might try a different grip. When I shave the back I hold the handle at the very end like like a pencil....this allows me to get the perfect angle as I shave upwards and keeps me from pushing down with any real pressure...remember to let the razor do the work, you just guide it.
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#13 by jeff29708 on 02 Jul, 2016 14:29
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thanks for the tip cobra, i'll try it.
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#14 by Cobranet on 02 Jul, 2016 14:40
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I hope that helps you out. I should also say that I do not use a mirror for the back of my head...I just do it by feel. The first time I shaved my head with a razor...it was a DE by the way...I didn't have a mirror to see the back and I am glad that I didn't, it would be a habit that I would not want to have to break. I'm sure it works great for some but for me it would just be awkward and I found that I did not need to see the back of my head to shave it smooth anyway. Happy shaving.