Hello Everyone,
I've pretty much decided to come towards the light and join the DE ranks. I'm fed up with the ridiculous price of cartridges and that was the straw that broke the camel's back for me. Before I ask about razors here's a little about my shaving....
I shave very rarely. I generally get a shave at the barbers every time I get my haircut approx 6 weeks. Because I find shaving such a chore I generally do it once myself in between (3 weeks). I'm mentioning this because I need something good enough to get rid of 3 weeks worth of facial hair, by that time it's a bit long and is a nightmare to shave with my gilette fusion.
What I hate about the fusion is that it gets clogged up every few strokes. furthermore it just takes forever to get rid of the facial hair. I've never really had problems with razor burn and I don't have particularly sensitive skin.
I don't mind paying good money for good products but I feel that I'm paying a small fortune for an inadequate product. If shaving was more enjoyable (or less of a chore....) I may do it more often!
So as I said I need something good. From initial research I've had a brief look at Merkur Futur, 33C and EJ DB89. I almost got the futur but then read someone saying they really wouldn't recommend it for a DE beginner. Do I really need an adjustable blade? I don't know. Is this purely for a close shave or would I need it to tackle 3 weeks worth of growth?
I don't need the closest shave in the world, I just want something that does a thorough job of cutting through my beard without too much fuss. for that matter is it more to do with the blades or does the razor make a big difference?
Sorry for the essay but I'm really keen to get opinions on which razor I should go for out of the 3. I'm not bothered about the price, just the best for my circumstance.
Thanks very much in advance and for taking the time to read (and hopefully reply!).
I've pretty much decided to come towards the light and join the DE ranks. I'm fed up with the ridiculous price of cartridges and that was the straw that broke the camel's back for me. Before I ask about razors here's a little about my shaving....
I shave very rarely. I generally get a shave at the barbers every time I get my haircut approx 6 weeks. Because I find shaving such a chore I generally do it once myself in between (3 weeks). I'm mentioning this because I need something good enough to get rid of 3 weeks worth of facial hair, by that time it's a bit long and is a nightmare to shave with my gilette fusion.
What I hate about the fusion is that it gets clogged up every few strokes. furthermore it just takes forever to get rid of the facial hair. I've never really had problems with razor burn and I don't have particularly sensitive skin.
I don't mind paying good money for good products but I feel that I'm paying a small fortune for an inadequate product. If shaving was more enjoyable (or less of a chore....) I may do it more often!
So as I said I need something good. From initial research I've had a brief look at Merkur Futur, 33C and EJ DB89. I almost got the futur but then read someone saying they really wouldn't recommend it for a DE beginner. Do I really need an adjustable blade? I don't know. Is this purely for a close shave or would I need it to tackle 3 weeks worth of growth?
I don't need the closest shave in the world, I just want something that does a thorough job of cutting through my beard without too much fuss. for that matter is it more to do with the blades or does the razor make a big difference?
Sorry for the essay but I'm really keen to get opinions on which razor I should go for out of the 3. I'm not bothered about the price, just the best for my circumstance.
Thanks very much in advance and for taking the time to read (and hopefully reply!).