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Just a quick post to say "hello"
My name's Adam and whilst I've been wet shaving for the past 20 years, I've always used a cartridge razor (normally a Gillette).
Anyway - sick and tired of the high maintenance costs associated with that type of razor, I decided to try an "old-fashioned", fixed head DE razor - and as I was just trying it out, I bought a cheap one from Boots. All been going fine so far (just over a week!) - obviously had the odd cut here and there - but I feel I'm getting the hang of it now - hardly any cuts and am pretty happy with the shave I'm getting - I know that I still need a lot of practice to be "good" though!
So, my next step over the next couple of weeks is to try and get hold of some different types of blades and possibly a decent razor. And this is why I've stumbled into here - looking for hints, tips and advice - and all will be greatly appreciated!
I've started nosing about the forums already and read Pauls article on Merkur, Muehle & Jagger Heads.
Quite like the look of many of the Merkur razors - although, I don't know whether they would be appropriate for someone so new to this type of shaving - and obviously, looks aren't everything!
I've seen a Merkur HD 34C with a selection of blades (Derby, Gillette 7 o'clock, Astra, Shark, Wilkinsons Sword, Treet and Lord) for sale for about £30 - would this be a good introduction for me?
Any thoughts and advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!
My name's Adam and whilst I've been wet shaving for the past 20 years, I've always used a cartridge razor (normally a Gillette).
Anyway - sick and tired of the high maintenance costs associated with that type of razor, I decided to try an "old-fashioned", fixed head DE razor - and as I was just trying it out, I bought a cheap one from Boots. All been going fine so far (just over a week!) - obviously had the odd cut here and there - but I feel I'm getting the hang of it now - hardly any cuts and am pretty happy with the shave I'm getting - I know that I still need a lot of practice to be "good" though!
So, my next step over the next couple of weeks is to try and get hold of some different types of blades and possibly a decent razor. And this is why I've stumbled into here - looking for hints, tips and advice - and all will be greatly appreciated!
I've started nosing about the forums already and read Pauls article on Merkur, Muehle & Jagger Heads.
Quite like the look of many of the Merkur razors - although, I don't know whether they would be appropriate for someone so new to this type of shaving - and obviously, looks aren't everything!
I've seen a Merkur HD 34C with a selection of blades (Derby, Gillette 7 o'clock, Astra, Shark, Wilkinsons Sword, Treet and Lord) for sale for about £30 - would this be a good introduction for me?
Any thoughts and advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!