...It only might be too mild and light for a "learner razor".
I agree with Eeyore68 the muhle r89 or the ej de89' very easygoing giving great shaves and not very expensive, I my started with the muhle r89 and it's a great razor and not just for beginners.
You are of course correct about the heads being the same, and I see your point about the cheapest razor probably being better to start off with, the reason I recommended the Muhle R 89 is because not only do I believe that it's a good starting razor but because it was my entry level razor and I can recommend it with my hand on my heart.... I used it and it was great.I thought the R89 & DE89 were the same head?I've used a DE89 and it's a good razor, but you can buy the Popular for less money. Also, I am always hesitant to recommend a Tech or a Krona to a newbie as it becomes overwhelming for many if they must bid on Ebay or scour antique shops and then follow up with the requisite "how do I clean it?" questions. It can be too much for many.
I try to remember that not all newbies will stay with DE shaving. I would wager that most don't. Therefore, I always try to recommend the cheapest & easiest initial route lest they decide to liquidate.
You're absolutely right! My late father gave me what I now know to be a Gillette Slim Twist, which gave a great shave, but unfortunately has been lost in a house move, sometime in the past 20 or so years.Down the road eventually you will buy a Gillette adjustable and when you do you will say to yourself man I should have bought this as my first razor. Trust me on this one
...so I might be back, asking for cleaning advice, etc.
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