New Razor Advice

[Waylander]

Greetings Shaving Connoisseurs,

I am looking to purchase my second DE razor and would like some advice please.

I have very coarse, thick stubble, with a sensitive neck area and need to shave daily, else I kill the collars of my shirts. I currently own a Merkur 34C (which I like very much) and wondered what you fine gentlemen would recommend for a second razor. I know everyone's skin / stubble is different, but would you suggest I go more aggressive with a mild blade or less aggressive with a sharp blade?

Examples would be appreciate to help me with my research.

Thanks,

Brian

 

[JohnnyO]

Merkur 39C for around £45 wouldbe my first thought. The slant will slice through heavy stubble without undue, skin irritating, pressure. And you shouldn't need to go over the same area repeatedly. I'd also suggest you think of pairing the slant with a Feather blade.

JohnnyO. o/

 

[Blademonkey]

Have you considered a progress, it's as mild or wild as you want it to be.

 

[Boru62]

A slant is a good shout from @JohnnyO a RR German 37 is reasonably priced, or maybe an adjustable where you can lessen the aggression for your neck.
Blades are your call.
Edit; Misread @Blademonkey's post, he'd already said what I wanted to say

 

[Blackmass]

Hi Brian,
You have mentioned a budget but I'd recommend the Above The Tie S2.

I have very tough stubble and it glides through it.

Good luck

 

[Guy1307]

@Waylander If you are interested in a Merkur 37C Slant, i am about to put mine up for sale. The reason is that i use my straights for 95% of my shaves and the Merkur (amongst others) isn't getting the love it deserves.

 

[Mark Catana]

I have an ATT M2 which I want to put for sale. That was my upgrade from merkur 34c. Nowadays I use mostly straights. Pm me if interested.

 

[matteob]

Have you tried a 37c slant? I was glad I did.

 

[Shave to the grave]

Greetings Shaving Connoisseurs,

I am looking to purchase my second DE razor and would like some advice please.

I have very coarse, thick stubble, with a sensitive neck area and need to shave daily, else I kill the collars of my shirts. I currently own a Merkur 34C (which I like very much) and wondered what you fine gentlemen would recommend for a second razor. I know everyone's skin / stubble is different, but would you suggest I go more aggressive with a mild blade or less aggressive with a sharp blade?

Examples would be appreciate to help me with my research.

Thanks,

Brian

You may find an OC would work for you. If you'd like to try an OC, I have a mild Merkur which you are very welcome to try. PM me if you're interested.

 

[matteob]

An adjustable is fun: you might enjoy a Fatboy Also single edge injectors give a nice shave and are different.

 

[Waylander]

All,

Thank you for your comments and offers.

I will now do some research on the razors mentioned and determine which one to get.

Thanks again,


Brian

 

[Count of Undolpho]

I'm a bit the same thick beard and sensitive neck. Best one I've found is the Gillette Old style head on a fairly heavy handle, very efficient but feels mild when you get the angle right. I believe the Merkur 15C and 25C are basically copies of the Old with maybe a slightly more modern angle (from report rather than experience).

 

[neilwf]

Have you considered a progress, it's as mild or wild as you want it to be.

I'll second the Progress, or if you don't want to spend much money, A QShave Chinese Futur clone, they are less than £10 ordered Direct from China there's a whole thread about them here
http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/index.php?threads/chinese-futur-clone.42802/
I have both and enjoy them.

 

[Benz3ne]

@Waylander If you are interested in a Merkur 37C Slant, i am about to put mine up for sale. The reason is that i use my straights for 95% of my shaves and the Merkur (amongst others) isn't getting the love it deserves.

Sorry to hijack - how much we talking?

 

[Digimonkey]

Greetings Shaving Connoisseurs,

I am looking to purchase my second DE razor and would like some advice please.

I have very coarse, thick stubble, with a sensitive neck area and need to shave daily, else I kill the collars of my shirts. I currently own a Merkur 34C (which I like very much) and wondered what you fine gentlemen would recommend for a second razor. I know everyone's skin / stubble is different, but would you suggest I go more aggressive with a mild blade or less aggressive with a sharp blade?

Examples would be appreciate to help me with my research.

Thanks,

Brian

Brian - mostly what others have said -

1) Merkur 37 slant - my second razor and still in use
2) Merkur Progress - a classic, my third razor, I use it often
3) ES Claymore - an assertive razor, so it might suit your growth? Chromed head with an excellent stainless-steel standard thread handle as part of the deal
4) Ikon Shavecraft 103 Short-comb - again assertive - available with or without handle.

All easily available and realistically priced. As to blades I would hesitate to comment.

Hope this helps - cheers - I.

 

[Barry Giddens]

I would also champion the Merkur Progress Brian. It was my second razor and it's adjustability helped me ascertain the level of assertiveness my skin was comfortable with.