New to DE razors

Eurofighter said:
@Sportsbike - my first DE shaves were cold water ones and it didn't go well. After switching to warm water I saw big improvements. For the moment I'm sticking to warm water.

@JohnnyO - good! :)

@Steve Bowles - it is an open comb. Thanks to the postal services my closed comb razor never got delivered.

I think the Parker 24C is a nice razor, but not really suited for a beginner. There is a huge transition from a Mach3 - holding the razor handle parallel to the skin to the 24C - holding the handle at a 45 degree angle or even more. Less than that and it becomes scratchy.

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I recall seeing that video at the time and wondering why he was experiencing the problem initially, as I always hold DE razors with the handle more than 45 degrees from the face (closer to 60 degrees with some razors, in fact).
 
Eurofighter said:
@Sportsbike - my first DE shaves were cold water ones and it didn't go well. After switching to warm water I saw big improvements. For the moment I'm sticking to warm water.

@JohnnyO - good! :)

@Steve Bowles - it is an open comb. Thanks to the postal services my closed comb razor never got delivered.

I think the Parker 24C is a nice razor, but not really suited for a beginner. There is a huge transition from a Mach3 - holding the razor handle parallel to the skin to the 24C - holding the handle at a 45 degree angle or even more. Less than that and it becomes scratchy.

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I recall seeing that video at the time and wondering why he was experiencing the problem initially, as I always hold DE razors with the handle more than 45 degrees from the face (closer to 60 degrees with some razors, in fact).
 
Eurofighter said:
Fourth and final use of the Polsilver Iridium blade. It might work for a fifth time, but there are too many blades to try! :)
Wet towel, Windsor soap, bowl lathering, same result: smooth with a few minor weepers. Overall I am happy.

With the Parker 24C I've noticed that is better to hold the head of the razor against my skin, tilt it until the blade starts cutting and then keep that angle. If I start the other way around, with the edge of the razor on the skin, it gets rough.
I started looking again for razors and I think I will order another DE89. It seems to be a good razor for beginners.
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DO NOT LET @Fergiebilly SEE THAT POST! ANY MORE THAN 3 USES OF A DE BLADE WILL INCUR THE WRATH OF THE KILTED COMMANDO!
 
Tonight I've changed two variables:
- one was the DR Harris Arlington cream - the citrusy, lemony smell doesn't do it for me. It even reminds me of detergent. Soaps are much more slick and I prefer them.
- the second was the blade - BIC chrome platinum (yellow pack) - they were smooth, but gave me irritation on the neck from the very first pass and plenty of weepers. I will not give this blade a second chance even if it gets better after the first use. It was very similar to a BIC disposable cartridge that I've used once many years ago.
The aftershave balm stung quite a bit. Overall an unpleasant experience.
 
A very nice DFS tonight using the Windsor soap and loading the 24C with a Gillette Silver Blue blade. Still minor weepers. Nice blade, I will get some more.
I've ordered another DE89 that I belive will find it's way to me.
I was really unlucky with my orders. My Maseto brush still hasn't been shipped and the seller did not answer my message. I will give it another week and cancel the order. And because one needs a boar brush too, I've ordered a Semogue 1305.
Looking forward to use the new razor, brush and soap samples.
Cheers!
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Brand new shave today:
Brand new Saponificio Varesino Felce aromatica
Brand new Semogue 1305 brush
Brand new DE89 razor with a Wilkinson blade
Brand new alum block
Brand new L'Occitane Cade balm

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I begun breaking in the brush yesterday with some creams. I like the rockstar look. It is already a lot softer.
Felce aromatica loaded easily and then I face lathered. I think that bowl lathering is easier for me. The lather was full of water, but pastey enough to clog the razor. I will work on it.
The razor is great! So easy to work with! The angle is different then what I am used to. Because it felt so easy I got cocky and didn't take my time. I rushed a little bit for no reason at all. The result: weepers and razor burn.
The alum stang a bit, but it was ok.
The Cade balm is great!
It would have been BBS if I would have taken my time. Lesson learned.
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Eurofighter said:
Brand new shave today:
Brand new Saponificio Varesino Felce aromatica
Brand new Semogue 1305 brush
Brand new DE89 razor with a Wilkinson blade
Brand new alum block
Brand new L'Occitane Cade balm

[emoji3]
I begun breaking in the brush yesterday with some creams. I like the rockstar look. It is already a lot softer.
Felce aromatica loaded easily and then I face lathered. I think that bowl lathering is easier for me. The lather was full of water, but pastey enough to clog the razor. I will work on it.
The razor is great! So easy to work with! The angle is different then what I am used to. Because it felt so easy I got cocky and didn't take my time. I rushed a little bit for no reason at all. The result: weepers and razor burn.
The alum stang a bit, but it was ok.
The Cade balm is great!
It would have been BBS if I would have taken my time. Lesson learned.
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I did exactly the same when I got my DE89. Lovely razor though eh?


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I think Edwin J heads are the same as Mùhle heads. A test by the Independent newspaper, rated the Mùhle Kosmos on par with the Feather ! Try your EJ with a Gillette silver blue blade. Very close and smooth.
 
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