How do you pick your DE razorblade?

[Hoshneer]

Lolo lol.. I eventually want to refurbish my grandpa's straight razor. That scares me way more.

 

[cgraunke]

ATL I pay $40 for roughly 16 blades. My face gets irritated very easily which is why I have a beard most times but it's not very professional as I am an accountant.

Sean the Mach 5 has 5 blades and a single trimming blade. I see what you mean on less blades being less scary but I find the layout seems safer with the cartridges.

NC that takes roughly the same amount of time for my normal shave.

So big question is what do I need to get started on this adventure. Remember complete noob and don't tease I like new hobbies.

Once you get the hang of it (which will be quick) you'll have much less irritation than your cartridge razor, even less once you find your preferred blade (everyone is different)
I found the learning curve to be WAY less than that of cigars. I was confident with my DE after the first week. Six months in to cigars and I still feel like I'm barely treading water!
Don't let the guys scare you, just do it. You'll wish you switched years ago. Plus it becomes another ritual, kind of a treat. Yup, another slippery slope! 👍😆

 

[sean]

ATL I pay $40 for roughly 16 blades. My face gets irritated very easily which is why I have a beard most times but it's not very professional as I am an accountant.

Sean the Mach 5 has 5 blades and a single trimming blade. I see what you mean on less blades being less scary but I find the layout seems safer with the cartridges.

NC that takes roughly the same amount of time for my normal shave.

So big question is what do I need to get started on this adventure. Remember complete noob and don't tease I like new hobbies.

One you get the hang of it (which will be quick) you'll have much less irritation than your cartridge razor, even less once you find your preferred blade (everyone is different)
I found the learning curve to be WAY less than that of cigars. I was confident with my DE after the first week. Six months in to cigars and I still feel like I'm barely treading water!
Don't let the guys scare you, just do it. You'll wish you switched years ago. Plus it becomes another ritual, kind of a treat. Yup, another slippery slope! ����

The above statement is as true as the statement, "two plus two equals 4."

 

[jmartins]

ATL I pay $40 for roughly 16 blades. My face gets irritated very easily which is why I have a beard most times but it's not very professional as I am an accountant.

Sean the Mach 5 has 5 blades and a single trimming blade. I see what you mean on less blades being less scary but I find the layout seems safer with the cartridges.

NC that takes roughly the same amount of time for my normal shave.

So big question is what do I need to get started on this adventure. Remember complete noob and don't tease I like new hobbies.

One you get the hang of it (which will be quick) you'll have much less irritation than your cartridge razor, even less once you find your preferred blade (everyone is different)
I found the learning curve to be WAY less than that of cigars. I was confident with my DE after the first week. Six months in to cigars and I still feel like I'm barely treading water!
Don't let the guys scare you, just do it. You'll wish you switched years ago. Plus it becomes another ritual, kind of a treat. Yup, another slippery slope! í*½í±í*½í¸†

The above statement is as true as the statement, "two plus two equals 4."

I don't believe you because 2 plus 2 on BOTL is 6. Get it right bro lol.

 

[jmartins]

Alright guys I am taking the big plunge and I have decided on the Parker 91R Super Heavyweight DE Safety Razor along with 100 Personna stainless steel blades PER-100. Tell me what you guys think and how is my direction looking.

 

[rdomfoto]

Let me know how you like that razor. I keep switching back and forth between that one and a different one.

I keep hearing that that Parker is "aggressive". Unfortunately, I don't know what the hell that means.

 

[jmartins]

Ya I want some ppls opinion on it cause I don't want to get a crap shoot.

I am in the same boat to lol aggressive does it punch the face lol.

 

[rdomfoto]

My "guess" is that aggressive means it's heavy on top and, because of that, it tends to push or pull down really easily

 

[jmartins]

So doesn't that make it good then cause it means you need to use less effort. That is my take on it but again not sure this is my very first attempt at this.

 

[3/5King]

http://www.shaving101.com/index.php/education/double-edge-shaving/233-safety-razor-aggressiveness.html

 

[Monsterdg]

In general, an aggressive razor holds the blade at a slightly steeper angle, so with everything being equal (same cream/blade) an aggressive razor will 'dig' a little deeper. This can make a shave closer, but also can lead to more razor burn.

This is what those adjustments are on some razors, usually 1 - 10; one being the lowest, and each number higher increasing the angle of the blade that much more.

 

[rdomfoto]

http://www.shaving101.com/index.php/education/double-edge-shaving/233-safety-razor-aggressiveness.html

Thank you - that makes perfect sense!

 

[King Kill 33]

Good read here guys... I still haven't pulled the trigger on changing my shave from the Mach 3 or 5 or whatever the hell it is... Someday.

 

[Nas]

Good read here guys... I still haven't pulled the trigger on changing my shave from the Mach 3 or 5 or whatever the hell it is... Someday.

I believe it's a gimmick. I haven't noticed a cleaner shave from the 3 to 5 both worked good imo. if It didn't they would of discontinued the 3 long time ago

 

[sean]

Alright guys I am taking the big plunge and I have decided on the Parker 91R Super Heavyweight DE Safety Razor along with 100 Personna stainless steel blades PER-100. Tell me what you guys think and how is my direction looking.

Okay, one thing...

You know how when you got into cigars, everyone said "by fivers until you figure out what you like?"

Think about that, and riddle me this: "What are you going to do with those blades if you don't like them?"

 

[jmartins]

Oh I can find a use for them. The 100 blames are on sale for 3.28 for the box lol.

I think I am also going to pick up a couple of 5 pack blades too.

 

[sean]

Oh I can find a use for them. The 100 blames are on sale for 3.28 for the box lol.

Where is that?!

 

[bdc30]

I just this week picked up my first DE razor and had my first shave today...Where are you ordering from Jmart?? I got my stuff from menessentials.ca out of Toronto initially. Started with a Merkur 33c and a few blade samplers. My mom grabbed me a sandalwood kit from Art of Shaving that I'm waiting to get my hands on when she gets back from Vegas

 

[jmartins]

I just this week picked up my first DE razor and had my first shave today...Where are you ordering from Jmart?? I got my stuff from menessentials.ca out of Toronto initially. Started with a Merkur 33c and a few blade samplers. My mom grabbed me a sandalwood kit from Art of Shaving that I'm waiting to get my hands on when she gets back from Vegas

There is a site from my area literally down the road classicedge.ca. I will check your site and take a look at what's going on there too lol. The site I'm on has some pretty good prices take a look.

How was the shave Brent and what blades did you use. I am trying to get as much info on this before jumping in.

 

[NCost]

Get a nice sampler pack of blades.

I'd start w/ a handle that doesn't claim to be aggressive. Work up to that once you get the feel for it.