Multi-blade razors

[griffin dai]

Anybody? Please....going round in circles!

I'm looking at Parker 99R or some Merkur's but not sure which Merkur to get

Also blades, I won't be shaving every day so don't mind paying a slightly higher price for a better blade. Looking at Feather & Wilkinson...but again not sure which to go for. Brush I'll use what I've got for now and get something better on pay day

[zygalski]

Erm have you looked at the last post on the bottom of the previous page?
I wouldn't have thought looking back 1 page would be too taxing if you really are desperate for advice.

[LordGrover]

Both those makes will be fine, the blades are probably more important once you have a razor you like. I prefer the Gillette 7 o'clock but plenty will disagree.
Get anything and practice technique before you stress too much about hardware.
It's a personal, learning experience. Enjoy!

[Bonefish Blues]

EJ89 and Feathers. That's it.

[griffin dai]

zygalski said:

Erm have you looked at the last post on the bottom of the previous page?
I wouldn't have thought looking back 1 page would be too taxing if you really are desperate for advice.

Yes... but then I popped into town and saw a couple in the shop, but the guy wasn't that great giving advice Even mentioned the ones in your post
Same with blades, asked about feather blades and got a blank stare!

[griffin dai]

LordGrover said:

Both those makes will be fine, the blades are probably more important once you have a razor you like. I prefer the Gillette 7 o'clock but plenty will disagree.
Get anything and practice technique before you stress too much about hardware.
It's a personal, learning experience. Enjoy!

Thanks, I've seen some sample packs for sale with a few different brands so might give them a shot.

[griffin dai]

Bonefish Blues said:

EJ89 and Feathers. That's it.

Thanks mate I'll take another look at the EJ89

Do you get any benefit over these types vs the Parker where the top opens up? Or is it more of a gimmick?

[Bonefish Blues]

Ultimately it's about weight, size, profile of head and that ickle gap where blade meets head. I don't think the way the blade loads is particularly relevant, so I think that's just personal preference.

I recommended the EJ as its just so medium in all respects (in a good way!) and cheap enough to be a trial razor if needs be. Wish I'd gone with it first - but I'd still have hankered after others, I'm sure...

[zygalski]

Parker TTO's are supposed to be pretty mild. The butterfly opening is supposed to make changing the blade less risky as opposed to taking a 3-part to bits, balancing the blade on the top cap, re-assembling....
I would advise against starting out with a too mild razor like a Timor or Parker, as I think they can lead to bad habits such as adding pressure.
The Jagger DE89/Muhle R89 are moderate aggressive razors, meaning neither mild nor aggressive.

[griffin dai]

Thanks for the advice here, wish I'd had this in the shop I'd be up and running now!!

Will this be ok with feather blades? Quite like the rose gold
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/121417171598?nav=SEARCH

[Bonefish Blues]

Yes. Now get it bought man!

[griffin dai]

Bonefish Blues said:

Yes. Now get it bought man!

Cool!! Quick one before I pounce on paypal again, does '89' mean a specific style of razor as Muhle & Edwin Jagger both sell 89 razors

Sorry for the noob questions here guys! It's all a bit new to me..

[zygalski]

The 89 is the head design that both manufacturers were involved in.
I'd get a sample pack of blades or failing that just buy some Personna Platinum Chromes to use with your Muhle. They're a comfortable and forgiving blade.

[griffin dai]

zygalski said:

The 89 is the head design that both manufacturers were involved in.
I'd get a sample pack of blades or failing that just buy some Personna Platinum Chromes to use with your Muhle. They're a comfortable and forgiving blade.

Great thanks. I've bought the razor can't wait!!

Is there anywhere decent to get the sample packs from (what brands to look out for/reputable sellers)

Just need the blades, bowl & bumper pack of plasters now

[Bonefish Blues]

zygalski said:

The 89 is the head design that both manufacturers were involved in.
I'd get a sample pack of blades or failing that just buy some Personna Platinum Chromes to use with your Muhle. They're a comfortable and forgiving blade.

And just to prove how individual and subjective it is I find the Platinums profoundly uncomfortable and plain unsharp with the same head

[A - W]

http://connaughtshaving.com/samplepack.html

HTH.

[griffin dai]

Excellent thanks!!!!

Jesus I'll be like a kid in a sweet shop here!!

[griffin dai]

http://connaughtshaving.com/popular.html

I'll give these a go thanks

[zygalski]

griffin dai said:

http://connaughtshaving.com/popular.html

I'll give these a go thanks

That's an excellent choice. I expect you'll really like several of those.

[griffin dai]

Plenty of choice there! Thanks everyone for the advice, much appreciated

I've just bought a cheap bowl off ebay to tie me over until I get a decent stand, brush & bowl on pay day

Really looking forward to this now! I've been using decent cream & a brush for years but with a Gillette multi blade razor!