Thread: Which DE Should a beginner get

I do not want to get a vintage or used razor. Out of the current razors being made which would be the best for a beginner. I heard this razor is great but it is not for beginners, Amazon.com: Parker 98R Ultra Heavyweight Double Edge Safety Razor - Long Handle & 10 Blades:…


or would this be a good starting razor?
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-HeavyWe...f=pd_sbs_hpc_1
anyone able to vouch for it or another like it?
Thanks

I just had my first DE shave today so I'm not going to give advice but was just wondering why you don't want a vintage. I picked up a vintage Gillette Adjustable DE for just a little more than the 2 you are looking at and loved the shave I got today. The thing I like is that it's adjustable so as I get more comfortable with it I can tune it to be more aggressive there are a few New adjustable razors out there but they run a bit more $$.

For a first DE you could do worse than a new Merkur, which personally I would favor over the Parker.

Hello, Straightnoob:

I have used a wide range of double edge razors throughout the years. For me, the sweetest is the Edwin Jagger 89L, if you're starting out or if you've been at it for a while. It's a beautifully-made razor in every way.

Regards,
Obie

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, Straightnoob:

I have used a wide range of double edge razors throughout the years. For me, the sweetest is the Edwin Jagger 89L, if you're starting out or if you've been at it for a while. It's a beautifully-made razor in every way.

Regards,
Obie

I have to say the same as Obie. The Edwin Jagger 89L is a fantastic well made razor. I have one and really enjoy using, and get a very good shave from it.

I'm with Obie on this one, as well; EJs are wonderful shavers.

I agree with all the above. A common DE used for beginners is the Merkur HD.

I first started with This. Then, over a few months time, added The Slant to the daily rotation.

My routine was to WTG with the 1st and XTG/ATG with the 2nd or sometimes WTG/XTG with the 2nd and ATG with the 1st. Sometime they just worked solo. But having a couple of DE is not a bad thing. After awhile, you can mix and match and do any combo you wish .

++1 on the previous advice. I have a Merkur HD and love it. In fact, it was the DE I used before transitioning to straight razor shaving.

Although I do not own and have never used one, I have also heard great things about the Edwin Jagger.

As for the Parker...I do not own one, but have heard that they are a bit aggresive, as DE razor go.

BTW...I think you may do a lot better price-wise by looking at DE's offered by some of the vendors who advertise here at SRP. They have sales during the summer months to reduce inventory.

jhenry is absolutely right

Check the SRP classified...you get great + sweet deals. A word of caution about buying from SRP:

You may end up making some great friends...don't say I didn't warn you .

The links I showed were merely for you to see what I had and used.

Originally Posted by jhenry

++1 on the previous advice. I have a Merkur HD and love it. In fact, it was the DE I used before transitioning to straight razor shaving.

Although I do not own and have never used one, I have also heard great things about the Edwin Jagger.

As for the Parker...I do not own one, but have heard that they are a bit aggresive, as DE razor go.

BTW...I think you may do a lot better price-wise by looking at DE's offered by some of the vendors who advertise here at SRP. They have sales during the summer months to reduce inventory.