My first DE was a German butterfly (can't remember the make), which I inherited from my Grandpa about 35 years ago-loved it and used nothing else for donkeys years until it got stolen (I know who you are....).
Broke, I got a Wilkinson Sword Classic and soldiered on with that for a few years, until blades became an issue (I kept it, and my wife now uses it). A few years of cartridges, gels and skin irritation followed, until, remembering the lovely shaves of my youth, I picked up a £4 Chinese DE, a stick of Arko (silence at the back, please) and some Derbys. Shaving is now a pleasure with my EJ, and I'm sure will continue to be so!