Need advice please

[RJTrevino1975]

All

I am looking to move from my Mach 3 (aka the Skin shredder) to a safety razor. Mike suggested I try Merkur Long handle or Heavy duty.

What do you think of these two selections or is there something else you would recommend.


thanks for your help :-)

Raul

As I am new to this world, I want to keep this on a limited budget.

[Queen of Blades]

Not sure if Mike has any DEs, but Raf does. Just borrow one from him. Tell him I said you could. :D

Or, if he raises a fuss, just look here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220144072051&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012

There are definetly cheaper ways to get your feet wet, than buying a brand new Merkur.

I believe there are also a number of razors for sale in our Classifieds forum. http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=30

[qhsdoitall]

Merkur Heavy Duty (HD) 34C Chrome Double Edged Safety Razor is a good beginner razor.

[RJTrevino1975]

Not sure if Mike has any DEs, but Raf does. Just borrow one from him. Tell him I said you could. :D

Or, if he raises a fuss, just look here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220144072051&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012

There are definetly cheaper ways to get your feet wet, than buying a brand new Merkur.

I believe there are also a number of razors for sale in our Classifieds forum. http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=30



Queen of Blades

Mike told me to watch out for you. But I do appreciate your advice.


Thank you

Raul

[msandoval858]

Not sure if Mike has any DEs, but Raf does. Just borrow one from him. Tell him I said you could. :D



Hey now, it's hard enough to keep Raf from running off with all my stuff... I don't need to have to start keeping an eye on Raul too :p

[Queen of Blades]

Queen of Blades

Mike told me to watch out for you. But I do appreciate your advice.


Thank you

Raul

Watch out for me?? :confused: Why??

[Queen of Blades]

Hey now, it's hard enough to keep Raf from running off with all my stuff... I don't need to have to start keeping an eye on Raul too :p

I told him to borrow from Raf! :rolleyes:

[msandoval858]

I told him to borrow from Raf! :rolleyes:

Ok, I can live with that arrangement.

:D:D:D

[jbcohen]

http://www.razorandbrush.com/kits.html

or

http://www.razorandbrush.com/barberiaraz.html

Look for the Dual-Mode 1818 or the Tripple-Mode 1828 at the bottom of the catalog. These two will act like a cartridge razor and a double edge razor as well. This should help minimize that shock of going from a cartridge to a double edge. The Trac II mode should act similar to your Mach 3, but still require some adjustment then you can switch to the double edge mode when you are ready.

[qhsdoitall]

Ok, I can live with that arrangement.

:D:D:D

But then Raf would have to replenish his stock. :D

[Scorpio]

I have plenty to go around. I have dibbs on Mike's stuff so back off!!!!

All of my DE's are Gillettes. You can borrow any of them just let me know so we can meet at Mike's. You can distract him while I make a visit to his shave den :D

Raf

[RJTrevino1975]

I have plenty to go around. I have dibbs on Mike's stuff so back off!!!!

All of my DE's are Gillettes. You can borrow any of them just let me know so we can meet at Mike's. You can distract him while I make a visit to his shave den :D

Raf

Raf

Sounds like a plan

I distract him you take the loot and we split everything 50/50.



Raul

[Scorpio]

Raf

Sounds like a plan

I distract him you take the loot and we split everything 50/50.



Raul

I'm greedy more like 80/20:D you have to work your way up to 50 grasshopper::

Raf

[Mottern Man]

Still waiting on the Fatboy. :rolleyes:


A good starting DE, Gillette SuperSpeed or Gillette Tech. Cheap and easy. for a new one the Merkur HD is great too.

[rick]

RJ:

PM me your address and Ill send you a "better than mint" *
golden Aristocrat to start with.
Thatll get ya started. :D




* of course we all know what that means

[RJTrevino1975]

I'm greedy more like 80/20:D you have to work your way up to 50 grasshopper::

Raf

I'll make you a deal Raf, you can have all the shaving gear if you distract him while I plumage his Humidors.

There is nothing like a Fine Cigar :-)

[qhsdoitall]

I'll make you a deal Raf, you can have all the shaving gear if you distract him while I plumage his Humidors.

There is nothing like a Fine Cigar :-)

I forgot about his Humidors. Hmmm...

Then there is Rick's Pipe Tobacco, Coffee and Liquor Cabinets.

[rick]

I forgot about his Humidors. Hmmm...

Then there is Rick's Pipe Tobacco, Coffee and Liquor Cabinets.
Me thinks our new friend was talkin bout Mike's humidor.
I have good cigars.......Mike has FINE cigars :drool
.......................still waiting to try one of his beloved Davidoff Milleniums

[msandoval858]

Haters

:D

[qhsdoitall]

Me thinks our new friend was talkin bout Mike's humidor.
I have good cigars.......Mike has FINE cigars :drool
.......................still waiting to try one of his beloved Davidoff Milleniums

I know. I was just making a mental note of other places that could be raided. :D

[Scorpio]

Still waiting on the Fatboy. :rolleyes:


A good starting DE, Gillette SuperSpeed or Gillette Tech. Cheap and easy. for a new one the Merkur HD is great too.

oh now you want it!!!! PM address

Raf

[Mottern Man]

oh now you want it!!!! PM address

Raf

I am over it now, I am going to have Mike lift me a few STR8's :D. Oh and a custom made hand of wrath (Raf) strop.

[Scorpio]

I am over it now, I am going to have Mike lift me a few STR8's :D. Oh and a custom made hand of wrath (Raf) strop.

give some heads up on when you want the strop I have the leather but I need the hardware. Once I have everything it will not take long to make it.

Raf

[jbcohen]

Another thing to do is to try a starter kit from razor and brush. These packs have been put together for a new west shaver, as some do not know what items are needed as yet. Again I reference Razor and Bursh out of lack of knowledge, I have no idea if anyone else has any starter packs out there:

http://www.razorandbrush.com/kits.html

[Scorpio]

[/SIZE]Another thing to do is to try a starter kit from razor and brush. These packs have been put together for a new west shaver, as some do not know what items are needed as yet. Again I reference Razor and Bursh out of lack of knowledge, I have no idea if anyone else has any starter packs out there:

http://www.razorandbrush.com/kits.html


just make sure to order the kit for specific area. The East shaver does not work for the West or North shaver. :rofl

Raf

[Mottern Man]

give some heads up on when you want the strop I have the leather but I need the hardware. Once I have everything it will not take long to make it.

Raf

Ahem!

Heads up. Is the 15th good? :drool

[Sledge]

i was always told the HD short handle is a bit unbalanced... thus, i went with the 38c (long handled HD) with the "barber pole" grip... i gotta say, the barber pole grip looks better, but... while ive never had any issues with it, i think a stipple pattern would have been better..... along with a knurled base... but considering the heads are the same, and the longer handle gives it more balance... i actually like my 38c better than my futur in most cases :) easier to deal with, lighter, and it seems to work better... but, then again, ive been known to jump to setting 3.5 on that thing LOL (back when i was a total newb) and boy... did that thing hack my face up... someone once said the 2.5 setting is right where most other DEs are set (if they are fixed of course) but, i beg to differ... i think more along the lines of 2... but, the blade angle itself on a futur is its own beast... so i dont think there is a proper way to estimate the comparison...

done rambling ::