12 shaves in - my thoughts

shaunwistow

shaunwistow

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Hello people

Even though I'm fast approaching 50 years young, I've just had my 12th DE shave.

Why didn't I do it years ago I keep asking myself?

I can't believe the warm welcome, help & advice & some freebies from you great people.

I'm enjoying using different soaps,creams & blades. It goes to show that what is good for one person is not necessarily good for the other, Voskhod blades for example :mad:

I was a bit sceptical/scared, but nothing to be scared about. I've had less cuts/soreness than the 4 blade things. What was once a chore, is now a pleasure, maybe even a hobby.

What I initially thought was going to save me money has infact done the bloody opposite. After I've put my OSP order in then that'll be it for a while. The only thing I can see me purchasing in the near future is an adjustable razor...but which one :rolleyes:

Thanks to those who have gone out of their way to help.
 
wayne mattison said:
Personally I'd leave the traditional adjustable and go for the Rockwell in any of it's guises. The C is nice and not as expensive as the SS model which is still phenomenal value. I really rate it. Great razor.
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Cheers, do you use a C? Forgive my ignorance newbie question do you mean a 6c? Any uk suppliers?
 
Yes That is the one. Sorry my fault. I think Executive shaving may have the 6S not sure about the C yet though, I think it is around the £95 for the S model minus any forum related discount
 
wayne mattison said:
Yes That is the one. Sorry my fault. I think Executive shaving may have the 6S not sure about the C yet though, I think it is around the £95 for the S model minus any forum related discount
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Cheers, I'll look into it, prob an Xmas pressie as I'm skint. Was looking at the cheaper Merkur but I don't like the plastic dial
 
shaunwistow said:
Hello people

Even though I'm fast approaching 50 years young, I've just had my 12th DE shave.

Why didn't I do it years ago I keep asking myself?

I can't believe the warm welcome, help & advice & some freebies from you great people.

I'm enjoying using different soaps,creams & blades. It goes to show that what is good for one person is not necessarily good for the other, Voskhod blades for example :mad:

I was a bit sceptical/scared, but nothing to be scared about. I've had less cuts/soreness than the 4 blade things. What was once a chore, is now a pleasure, maybe even a hobby.

What I initially thought was going to save me money has infact done the bloody opposite. After I've put my OSP order in then that'll be it for a while. The only thing I can see me purchasing in the near future is an adjustable razor...but which one :rolleyes:

Thanks to those who have gone out of their way to help.
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I am a fairly newbie too and have recently purchased the Merkur Progress. I honestly don't notice the plastic dial. What I do realise is what a good razor it is. Yet to dial it up past 3 yet but will be heading there in the next few weeks possible. Had some of my best shaves ever with this razor.
 
@shaunwistow - I have no experience of the Rockwell razor - although they have caught my eye - and get very good reviews. I would second previous comments about trying a Progress. Easily available and it works extremely well for me. After a Merkur slant - it was the first 'proper' razor I bought. It's still in my rotation to this day. Solid and excellent. Most importantly it shaves very well. The design has been unchanged for decades - there's a reason for that. I wouldn't get hung up on the adjustment knob being an odd yellow plastic thing - it functions just fine. I was intrigued by the recent Parker Variant - but they seem to be sold out in the UK. Failing that you will need to dip your toe into - massively overpriced - vintage Gillettes. Hope this helps. I.
 
shaunwistow said:
Cheers, I'll look into it, prob an Xmas pressie as I'm skint. Was looking at the cheaper Merkur but I don't like the plastic dial
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The plastic dial is not something that concerns me and I am used to it now. More importantly, the razor is a great shaver. I hear good things about the Parker Variant which should be back in stock in a few months.
 
Digimonkey said:
@shaunwistow - I have no experience of the Rockwell razor - although they have caught my eye - and get very good reviews. I would second previous comments about trying a Progress. Easily available and it works extremely well for me. After a Merkur slant - it was the first 'proper' razor I bought. It's still in my rotation to this day. Solid and excellent. Most importantly it shaves very well. The design has been unchanged for decades - there's a reason for that. I wouldn't get hung up on the adjustment knob being an odd yellow plastic thing - it functions just fine. I was intrigued by the recent Parker Variant - but they seem to be sold out in the UK. Failing that you will need to dip your toe into - massively overpriced - vintage Gillettes. Hope this helps. I.
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+ 1 on the Merkur Slant..i purchased one this year..a amazing razor..very efficient..at first i was slightly scared of her, but i've showed her some respect, as i do with all my razors and been rewarded with some sublime shaves..I only started DE shaving in 2016, and i can't believe how so much better and enjoyable it is..as before i hated shaving with a passion..now i enjoy and hopefully keep enjoying my new shaving experience.
 
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