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+1 for the R89.
I second your opinion on the Muhle R89..a fantastic quality razor..a one i will always have, and shave with.I do not want to stick my oar in as Boru62 seems to be doing a good job but if I may make a suggestion? The razor that is almost universally recommended as the perfect starter razor and the one you can use every day for the rest of your shaving life if you wanted to is the Muhle R89. It is inexpensive and really good quality. It's available everywhere too so easy to get hold of. You will not go wrong with one I can assure you. I'm sure you will improve your shaving with one.
I haven't tried the R89 but I have an EJDE89 and I think they're the same head, if so it's an excellent razor. Slightly more aggressive than the Feather popular but a razor you can pass on to future generations.I second your opinion on the Muhle R89..a fantastic quality razor..a one i will always have, and shave with.
I haven't tried the R89 but I have an EJDE89 and I think they're the same head, if so it's an excellent razor. Slightly more aggressive than the Feather popular but a razor you can pass on to future generations.I second your opinion on the Muhle R89..a fantastic quality razor..a one i will always have, and shave with.
I haven't tried the EJDE89..but i do believe that they both have the same head, if so then the EJDE89..will be a excellent choice also.I haven't tried the R89 but I have an EJDE89 and I think they're the same head, if so it's an excellent razor. Slightly more aggressive than the Feather popular but a razor you can pass on to future generations.
Its a learning curve definitely!! Take your time, I would suggest slowing the process right down. Keep the pressure light, that way the blade does the work.
Can't comment on your products as haven't tried them. I would suggest using an oil as a separate layer of protection (works for me but not for everyone).
Enjoy the experience and once you get used to it, you'll wonder how you shaved any other way. As for bowls keep a look out, I do use some of the containers that the soaps come in. As for blade disposal, I tend to put them back in therror container the came in, tape that up and disposal in an old envelope or bag.
Enjoy the site!!
Regards Mark
You're covered.Thanks, I see some sample packs on the shave lounge, might order some:
pack 1:
Pack 2:
- 5 x Perma-Sharp blades
- 5 x Gillette Sharp Edge blades
- 5 x Gillette Super Stainless blades
- 5 x Astra Super Platinum blades
- 5 x Shark Super Stainless blades
- 10 x Feather
- 10 x Personna
- 5 Polsilver
- 5 x Gillette Silver Blue
- 5 x Wilkinson Sword
I also have coming 5 Derby Razor Blades, 10 Personna Razor Blades with my R89
that would cover Polsilver SI, Astra SP and Perma Sharps, would miss the Voskhod. (just posting here so I can keep track also ) Already got 99 more Astras. I guess with the 2 others coming theres no rush to buy the samples yet.
Thankyou for your help! Just a question regarding the oil, when do you apply it in the process and what type of oil? Just had my 3rd shave, realy working well this time apart from the ridgeline of the chin esp under the mouth. I guess it takes some time to get the 30 degree angle right. Took it slowly like you said.
Just ordered the R89 from Shave Lounge, was looking at amazon with prime but SL have good customer service (cancelled a previous order ) and I think the freebies will be useful for a newbie like myself.
What are peoples opinions of the 5 Derby Razor Blades, 10 Personna Razor Blades and 20 Legends London Alum Matchsticks?
Sorry I have turned this into a crazy hello post Thankyou all for your help and suggestions!!!!!!!!!!
Thankyou for your help! Just a question regarding the oil, when do you apply it in the process and what type of oil? Just had my 3rd shave, realy working well this time apart from the ridgeline of the chin esp under the mouth. I guess it takes some time to get the 30 degree angle right. Took it slowly like you said.
Just ordered the R89 from Shave Lounge, was looking at amazon with prime but SL have good customer service (cancelled a previous order ) and I think the freebies will be useful for a newbie like myself.
What are peoples opinions of the 5 Derby Razor Blades, 10 Personna Razor Blades and 20 Legends London Alum Matchsticks?
Sorry I have turned this into a crazy hello post Thankyou all for your help and suggestions!!!!!!!!!!
BTW, a cream that everyone has used at one time or another is Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood. It's inexpensive, smells great, and lasts forever. It also lathers very easily, which is important when you're starting out.