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I would start by finding out where your De89 is but in the meantime try your other DE , remember, no pressure and take your time. I take it you have some quality shaving soap and a brush, get started , take your Mach 3 with you just incase you have any real problems adjusting to a new razor.I need your help guys with some pieces of advice.
I've ordered an Edwin Jagger DE89 a month ago and I still have not received it.
Last week I've ordered a Parker 24c that I will get later today. One just needs an open comb razor too, right?
I specifically chose the DE89 as my first razor because it is very mild. The 24c is still mild, but more aggressive than the 89. I know, I know, YMMV!
Now I need to leave home for about a month. My only options are: stick to the Mach 3 or start using the 24c.
What would you guys do?
Thanks!
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That is a shame - I guess, unless a tracking number was supplied, that there's no evidence that they've posted the item? I'm not sure what other grounds there are (legally) to try and get your item or a refund but someone else might chime in with a suggestion."Edwin Jagger cannot take responsibility for any delays caused by the postal & courier delivery services outside the UK"
This is straight from the Edwin Jagger website.
Now let's see if I remember the blades:
Gillette platinum
Gillette 7 o clock green
Aston Bic
Muhle
Voskhod
Ladas
Rapira - all of them
Polsilver iridium
Astra ss
Shark inox
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For your next shave just try 2 passes and focus on no pressure. Better to ease in and give yourself a chance to get the angle right. Once you are happy with a 2 pass shave move on to 3 passes.Here is the result :
Decent shave, quite a few weepers, and two nicks. I've seen worse but I have seen a lot better. The blade felt rough. I found myself taking long strokes at times. It is difficult to get the right angle. My cheeks are BBS. The problems are on my neck, under my nose, on my chin, and around my lips. I've done three passes and too many touch ups. That is when I've nicked myself.
If this was a mild razor, I don't even want to be near an aggressive one. I will email Edwin Jagger and see if they will help.
I've also received today 6 samples of creams and soaps. They are a little bit of a disappointment smell wise compared to the Windsor. I guess I need to try more.
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You have to work at technique and good lather. The preparation and getting a good lather must not be underestimated as this leads to good glide and cushion.Decent shave, quite a few weepers, and two nicks. I've seen worse but I have seen a lot better. The blade felt rough. I found myself taking long strokes at times. It is difficult to get the right angle. My cheeks are BBS. The problems are on my neck, under my nose, on my chin, and around my lips. I've done three passes and too many touch ups. That is when I've nicked myself.
Well put @invicta good preperation, learning your techique and finding your angle..imho these 3 rules are essential in shaving..I too have a Parker 24C and with most parker razors you need to apply a steeper angle,than you do on other DE razors "as stated" by invicta..You have to work at technique and good lather. The preparation and getting a good lather must not be underestimated as this leads to good glide and cushion.
Sounds like the angle needs working on. You need a shallow blade to skin angle and light pressure, which is the big difference between cartridges and DE razors. Weepers and nicks are usually caused by too much pressure and incorrect blade angle. As you have found, changes in angle are tricky and the chin and corners of the mouth usually have the toughest stubble. Touch ups should always be done on lathered areas.
Sounds like you may have been scraping the skin and hence the blade feeling rough. I attach an illustration of razor angle to assist you. Start with the cap against the skin and rotate the handle till you feel the blade engage on the skin.
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