Hello

[DRJC]

Hi all, new to the forum, been a great resource as returning to DE after a few years off.

Currently using an old Parker, Parker semi slant and a King C. Settled on the King C and Semi slant when I fancy a change.

Looking for ideas for a replacement for the King C that won't break the bank?

Thanks again all

 

[Boycie83]

Welcome to TSR!

Can't go wrong with an Edwin Jagger DE89 or Muhle R89

 

[DRJC]

The Edwin Jaeger was already on my radar so may as well start there

 

[Shaveguru]

The Edwin Jaeger was already on my radar so may as well start there

Avoid the "Edwin Jaeger" and get the real Edwin Jagger. Much better than the cheap imitations in my opinion.

 

[hdb3326]

Welcome to TSR!

 

[Boycie83]

The Edwin Jaeger was already on my radar so may as well start there

Here are some good starter options for you. Connaught have free shipping if you spend over £30. I've also put a blade sample pack link in this post which you could add to the Edwin Jagger - there's some of the best blades in that mix.

Edwin Jagger DE86RC Safety Razor

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Merkur 34C Safety Razor

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Pearl BLAZE Safety Razor - CNC Milled, Chrome Plated Brass

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Popular Blade Sample Pack

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

 

[Mike Smart]

Also if you fancy the vintage route
you can get a cheap as chips Tech

 

[DRJC]

Here are some good starter options for you. Connaught have free shipping if you spend over £30. I've also put a blade sample pack link in this post which you could add to the Edwin Jagger - there's some of the best blades in that mix.

Edwin Jagger DE86RC Safety Razor

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Merkur 34C Safety Razor

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Pearl BLAZE Safety Razor - CNC Milled, Chrome Plated Brass

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Popular Blade Sample Pack

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Looks like I've got some good options there. Merkur and ej seem most appealing. Toss a coin I think!

 

[DRJC]

Also if you fancy the vintage route
you can get a cheap as chips Tech

I have been looking in to vintage stuff, bit of a minefield to understand what I'm buying. Need a bit more research I think !

 

[Glen_Lee]

Hello & welcome to TSR - happy hunting for your next razor

 

[PHR]

Welcome, just remember the mantra - YMMV!

 

[hotmetal]

Welcome. +1 on the Tech. I think I paid about £12 including shipping from the minefield that is ebay. The hazard in buying a Tech is way less than when you try to score a straight razor off there. I would recommend looking in the BST section regularly to see what people are moving on from here, as we're a fickle but fastidious bunch, so people are often buying things to try and then moving them on, but will usually look after them and not attempt to pass on a razor with a bent guard bar, for example.

 

[Shaveguru]

Welcome. +1 on the Tech. I think I paid about £12 including shipping from the minefield that is ebay. The hazard in buying a Tech is way less than when you try to score a straight razor off there. I would recommend looking in the BST section regularly to see what people are moving on from here, as we're a fickle but fastidious bunch, so people are often buying things to try and then moving them on, but will usually look after them and not attempt to pass on a razor with a bent guard bar, for example.

I have bought some very dodgy razors from eBay, some even described as new or used once turning up covered in dry lather and rust marks! I hope it was rust...

 

[DRJC]

Also if you fancy the vintage route
you can get a cheap as chips Tec

Here are some good starter options for you. Connaught have free shipping if you spend over £30. I've also put a blade sample pack link in this post which you could add to the Edwin Jagger - there's some of the best blades in that mix.

Edwin Jagger DE86RC Safety Razor

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Merkur 34C Safety Razor

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Pearl BLAZE Safety Razor - CNC Milled, Chrome Plated Brass

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Popular Blade Sample Pack

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Here are some good starter options for you. Connaught have free shipping if you spend over £30. I've also put a blade sample pack link in this post which you could add to the Edwin Jagger - there's some of the best blades in that mix.

Edwin Jagger DE86RC Safety Razor

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Merkur 34C Safety Razor

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Pearl BLAZE Safety Razor - CNC Milled, Chrome Plated Brass

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

Popular Blade Sample Pack

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

 

[Mike Smart]

I have been looking in to vintage stuff, bit of a minefield to understand what I'm buying. Need a bit more research I think !

Gillette Tech mate, there’s a few different kinds but all shave wonderfully well.

Buy the way some might disagree with me but the
King C Gillette from the supermarkets are a perfectly acceptable shave & the blades were ok too

 

[Gairdner]

Merkur 34C is a classic, underrated and rather wonderful, iconic razor. Edwin Jagger DE86 from Amazon is less than £20 delivered and the black handle affords great grip.