Top 3 Safety Razors for Beginners
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Geofatboy describes and demonstrates the 3 most popular safety razors that he recommends when you call or email telling him that you are tired of paying the big bucks for cartridge razors. All 3 are mild-medium shaving, great for every day shaves! Please subscribe, click the bell, click ALL, and leave a nice comment.
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These videos are therapeutic.
The Muhle R89 has to be one of the finest DE razors made. Of the six razors I own, it and a Feather AS D2 are my favorites. Thanks, Geo, for helping men around the world to return such a pleasing and rewarding ritual that was almost forgotten. Shaving before with plastic, throw-away multi-blade razors was a chore but now, shaving is something more like meditation. Very calming and soothing.
Well said.
greetings from Greece gents! I will buy my first razon soon!
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The Mühle R89 was my first "nice" DE razor after starting out with the Wilkinson Classic plastic razor.
It is very mild but after revisiting it after neglecting it for some time I just fell in love with it again.
Exactly as I did...
@@georgekyriakopoulos8966 I use the R89 Grande - even better.
Have the same razor. It is effective only with a nice blade, like Feather or Voshkod.
I've used quite a few different razors over the past few years but I always go back to my 34C as my daily driver.
All three of these are fantastic razors for people looking to get into wet shaving.
I absolutely agree-number one is Merkur 34C HD!
Received my Mulhe R89 razor and blades yesterday after a Sunday order. Quick delivery! First shave this morning! Nice and smooth after two passes.
Went to a local store in Ludwigshafen, Germany yesterday with the determination to buy a Merkur 34c. I asked if I could have a look at the Merkur. After looking at the 34c, I asked for the Mühle R89, which would have been my second choice.
What can I say, I went for the Mühle after all. It just felt better in my hands.
Shaves really good!!
I got started with a Merkur 34C, I still use and love that razor!
Please what is better Mercure 34 or Edwin jager 89 DE???
Just got the Merker 38C and I love it thanks Geo
Great video, love your content and your shaving supplies I buy from you all the time
i shave my head and face every single day. i've been using cartridge razors for little over a decade now and i cant tell you how expensive and tedious it is....
just bought the merkur 34c, box of 100 personna de razors, praraso cream, lather bowl, badger brush, and some towels. CANNOT WAIT to begin this journey!
Thanks for sharing Dizz! Enjoy!
Hi Geo- Solid choices, all-around! I started with the 34HD, as well! Take good care and best regards, as always!
I use the Merkur 34C and I love it.
Great video, really informative, I really appreciate that you spoke about the durability of the different razors. My old butterfly razor lost it's screw when I dropped it, and I've been looking for a replacement that's more durable.
Thanks Geo for another very good video and pro advice. Please keep it going. Regards from Tel Aviv ))
i bought 2 months ago the edwin jagger 89 with the short knurled handle and i love it (my first DE razor)
Solid choices Geo! Can’t go wrong with any of those razors:)
I have an Edwin Jagger DE8 which is basically the DE89 with a black octagonal handle. Fabulous razor!
Started with a DE89 with the black rubber handle as I thought it would have more grip and the long handle would be easier to transition from a Mach 3 as opposed to the shorter 34C. Works great, love it. I did get the 34C recently and really like it as well. I may like the head even more. In any case, Astra Greens and these razors are amazing. The Gillette Heritage has the 89 head and it is a nice mix of both - shorter handle but DE89 head.
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Thank you Geo for getting me into DE shaving! You have opened my eyes and I'll never go back to "the other way". I'm still training my ninja moves on the 34C as per your recommendation and strive to become a DE samurai like yourself in time.
Another great video, thank you for the content. Keep up the good work
Very nice choices there, Geo.
My first safety razor was the EJ DE89. My razor collection addiction was started there. ;)
So many great razors, so little time! Thanks for sharing the video.
Great shave Geo!
Hi Geo, three great razors for those who start but also for those who are already experts. 👍🇮🇹🇺🇸👋
Great Razors , specially 34C !
I'm new to safety razors, i got Muhle r106 which i think is the same as r89 just with a rubber handle. So far i like it!
Love my 34C, so far its the one i use the most.
Great trio man. I started with Wilkinson sword and it does the job. I think i'll take the Muehle as well.
I bought a Muhle R41as my first razor... It was such a bad decision (the most aggresive one on the planet). But my wife bought me today a R89, it was such a nice gift 😁
Thank you very much for this video, so other guys will start with a mild to medium razor.
Geofatboy:
A huge huge thank you. Thank you for putting this video out to give us some simple information on what razors you'd recommend to start out with Wet Shaving.
The video took some stress out on what razor I'm going to get in the near future. Made my choice easier.
I'd like to suggest that a complete update video be made on what products are available to use on wet shaving: what are beginner razor blades to start with, what are mild and aggressive razor blades, plus an idea of what costs are associated with blades.
Shaving brushes, what is boar, badger and even synthetic brushes, differences and prices.
And finally soaps, pucks, or sticks of shaving creams available plus what you'd recommend and their prices.
There's so much (an overload of) information and products its very confusing to know what's what and its price association.
For Someone like me, a video like this will help tremendously and eliminate confusion, stress when figuring out what to get when starting wet shaving.
It may be a long video, but it would help out more than you know to myself and others.. The simpler the info and explanation of it would be of great great use.
I hope this video can be done and hopefully it would bring some business to ShaveNation.Com!
Thank You!👍👍😎😎
Note that the Merkur 34 also come as a 34G version, where G stands for Gold. Bling bling! Very nice. (I have both the 34C and 34G, awesome razors.) The Mühle and the Ed Jagger have very similar shave heads, right? And that shave head is also very similar to the Gillette Heritage razor as I understand.
DE89 great razor indeed and your choices are really cool for beginners. Great video.
Cheers
When I saw searching for a safety razor Edwin Jagger rang a bell and I couldn't figure out why. A few days later realised; I park outside the factory every Sunday before I walk up the hill to worship.
My first razor was the DE89L. Owned for 6 years and finally dropped it and broke the threads on the head. Loved shaving with it. Already ordered the Merkur 34HD as a replacement. Looking forward to trying it out. Great video BTW. Thanks.
How 34hd?
@@vb7216 It's great! Honestly, I wish I would have started with it first. The weight and size feels perfect for my hand.
Im diggin the luminox watch geo, cool as all hell.
thanks and greetings from Germany. Peter
There is EJ DE89KN14BL which has knurled hand like te Muhle R89. I'm using it and it's fantastic :D
The 34c always causes me irritation on my neck. So did the Parker Variant even on setting 1. Only the r89 does not cause me any irritation. Yes it is the mildest razor I’ve used, but that might be a good thing for some. It’s perfect for everyday or every other day shaving. For more than a few days growth, I like to do the first pass with a more aggressive razor then switch to the r89.
Also the *PARKER 87R* is an *exceptional* razor for beginners, it's super mild if you have sensitive skin and the butterfly doors make loading the blades a doddle, it's heavy and has great knurling on the handle, coupled with SHARK blades it really is a "gem" of a razor, and for what it costs it's definitely one to have in your collection.
Oh ok might have to look into this one. I originally wanted to get the Parker 22 R
@@arey256 They both have the same head, all Parker TTO's share the same head design, just different handles.👍
@@icecold2042 really? Thanks for letting me know. Idk that
I still love my starter razor the Rockwell R-1. With the TTO barn doors they couldn’t havevidiot proofed it any more than they did (Something I desperately needed)
R89 Grande was my first razor and my eternal love lol. It’s just awesome. I put it aside while I went thru and experimented with other new razors and when I came back to it, I realize just how amazing it is. I absolutely love it. Works perfectly with many types of blades and will last 5 lifetimes.
It will not as it is made of zamak
great video, do you have a list of your personal favorites or top 3 ?
Thank you for the reviews!! What about 3 best adjustable razors? Non vitage :-)
Id actually like to try a 3ONE6 someday. Nice watch btw. ⌚️👍🏼
I've had the Mühle R89 'grande' for 5 years - With a Feather blade the best razor I've ever owned 😊👌🏼
Hans Jensen simple but efficient
Kafasız Adam Absolutely right buddy & I always go back to this one because of that 👍🏻
I just ordered one tonight hopefully I’ll enjoy it too
Thats a long time for one blade!
How much are the blades? And how often do you shave with it?
I’ve got the Merkur 34G. Beautiful razor, both in terms of performance and aesthetics.
This would be my 2nd razor if I ever want to get another one, love the gold.
same. very nice razor
I love my EJD89
Wow! So the DE89 is still popular, good looking and reliable razor . After almost 10 years it still looks good and shaves great. Wow! As Geo said.
I've had mine for 6 years and still kicking
@@EasyTarget82 I think the DE89 will last a lifetime. But to be honest my first DE was going to be the HD 34C until I Geo's vid on the DE89. He said "wow" like 10 times something he never did prior to that. That was all it took!
They both are made of zamak, so quite fragile and not long lasting
The Fatip Testina Gentile is also a good option as a starter razor
I started with a Merkur 33 and if I were to choose again I'd get the 34c. The 33's nice but the simpler the better and 2-piece beats 3 in my book.
Greetz from Poland!
I mean, they are the recommended beginner razors but ai believe that if you are careful you can do it with any. I started with a muhle r41 and absolutely love it. No regrets.
You are a good guy, Geo......I enjoy doing business with you....
JimmyZ
HD 34C!
Can you also recommend top 3 razor blades too please Geo
After a few years experimenting with adjustables and then a couple years of a long-hair/stubble phase, I decided to get a haircut and become clean-shaven again. I went back to my beginner DE: the Oldcastle Butterfly Open. Flawless results.
Never heard of that one... English?
Yeah, I can only find a couple pics of it on Google Images, and can't even find a website for Oldcastle Shaving Products. Anyway, yeah I used a Parker variant for a while, and it actually fell apart on me after a while. I then used a Viking Chieftain for a couple years, and it can also be buggy. My Oldcastle is just as reliable as ever, however.
Nice Luminox man! Check out the Citizen Skyhawk.
My first safety razor was a Park 22R and I still use it once in a while to this day, works awesome another option, I think, for a starting razor :D
I was thinking of getting it as it looks awesome in gunmetal and I want another razor besides my VDH.
Hello how are you Geo, nice suggestion, kindly review Parker 94r and Merkur 37c razors again sometime as these both are my preferred and razors anyway I like Merkur 37c more, thanks and regards.
Nice video Geo. Nice razors suggestion. I prefer for begginers adjustable razors. What about exprience shavers buddy? You have to make an video for top 5 five razors suggestion for exprienced shavers.
The iKon Tech (Tek) would probably be at the top of the heap, though the Yaqi 'Knight Helmet' (SRH039), 'Beast' (SRH013) and open comb slant razor heads (SRH030) -- which Shave Nation currently doesn't stock -- come close.
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The only 3 i own, are a Gilette King C, a Bluebeard Cutlass and now an R41.
All 3 have their own benefits imho, although i think the Cutlass has now been made redundant by the R41.
Also the King C is good for me for a quick whip round with only a day's growth
After watching several videos on safety razors, I’ve gone with the Merkur 34c and after just one week of use, I love it but here’s where things get complicated. I’m using the razor that came with it but there’s some many double edge razor blades on the market and I’m looking for one that’s specifically meant for sensitive skin. Any recommendations?
R41 was my first de razor. It has taken chunks out of my head but im getting less and less cuts now
By far most aggressive razor in the game however you can get just as a close shave with other heads/razors which was way more gentle.
Geo. The 38c is the long handle version of the 34c.
I use a Merkur 38C, which to me is the longer and heavier version of the 34C. The 38C is my favorite.
The 38c is also my favorite and go to razor.
Nice video however in terms of 'Beginners' razor, I am surprised more don't promote the Rockwell 6c or 6s, being adaptable and ridiculously easy to use without incident.
The three razors you mentioned are three of the best period,but my own personal preference is my 1957 Gillette super speed and my 1950 Gillette Aristocrat
Sweet!
Kinda surprised that Rockwell 6c didn't make the top 3 since it's adjustable and thus likely to suit ya.
My first was a King C Gillette razor but the Rockwell are like on a whole new level in my opinion
Greetings from Greece, nice videos 👏. I am a beginner in classic saving. I just ordered the Rockwell 2c instead of the qshave. Is that a good choice-razor? It seems from videos very solid and nice build.
Greetings! best from the USA. 2C is a good choice!
Which adjustable razor would you recommend?
Quick question, the Merkur 34c HD is apparently the same as the 38c but the 38c is longer. Would the 38c also be a recommendation alongside the 34c if the handle is too short for a beginner?
I just want to thank you buddy. I bought the "Parker 22R" a couple of weeks ago (on the 2nd of April) and received it yesterday.
EDIT: I gotta say; it was also very quick to arrive, considering there's the pandemic and I live abroad.
I shaved my first time with the safety razor today and MY GOD what a difference. It just felt really natural... I didn't need to fight with the razor and yank it back and forth just for a single hair that wouldn't come out. Just a couple of strokes and GONE!
I did cut my chin a little bit, but I had a pimple growing, so bear with me :P
Oh and if you're like me and you have VERY sensitive skin, I can say I wasn't red at all after shaving. I'd usually be all red after shaving...
Again.... thanks a LOT!
PS - Anyone who's thinking of getting one of these bad boys... I got the "365 Day Kit: Parker 22R Safety Razor Set". I highly recommend it!
And my winner is the Merkur 34C best for shaving and excellent for travelling.
Is it too aggressive? I need something on the milder side. Also you can fly with these? I was told you couldn’t. Also what blades do you suggest? Sorry for all the questions I’m new to wet shaving and I want to start but I have no ideas which one to get.
Will the next video be a Merkur 23C vs. Merkur 25C?
Hi Geo, which safety razor do you recommend if I want a very close shave and if I have a very sensitive skin between Merkur 34C, Merkur 23C and Edwin Jagger DE89?my beard is thick and hard, I have to shave every day.There is a very big difference between Merkur 34C and Merkur 23C? Which safety razor gave you a close shave between Merkur an Edwin Jagger?I hope I will have an answer for you,thank you very much!
What will you recomend that is slightly more aggressive/efficent than the muhle rocca? Say 15-20% more aggressive/efficent.
Hey Geo.....I'm waiting on my delivery from you, then I will go to the UPS Store and get your Rockwell base mailed off to you, Okey doke ??
I recommend the Merkur Futur adjustable: start out at 1 and work your way up to 3 or even 6. There's no other razor that gives you a closer shave.
I have the futur and it's a regretful buy. It won't let you get close under the nose as it's just too big.
Price wise, the 3 he recommended are more than enough
Hi Geofatby! I was wondering if you could also make a video on the best double edge blades ranging from smooth to very sharp. I have sensitive skin and even with these great razors you mentioned, I still get razor burns. My technique is alright and the best blades for me was Gillette 7'O clock Stainless. But I still would like to prefer a smooth blade. What will be your recommendations?
Try BIC blades, smooth and sharp blades made in Greece and my personal choice. Astra Platinum are popular blades made in Russia.
Mühle R89 Twist for me
Really hope Merkur will recontinue HD11C razor.
Me too!
What’s your honest opinion on the Manscaped Plow 2.0
Geo, I have the EJ 89L that I bought from you some years ago. And I really like it! But why did you have to mention not to drop it? I have a tiled bathroom floor! So from now on I will be a nervous wreck every time I shave with it. Just kidding.
@geofatboy
Thank you so much for the content that you upload to help all of us out. I have become disgruntled with the Fusion 5 Powerglide. (Cartridges used to be good, but things have changed.) I am looking for a safety razor (on a budget) that gives great control and maneuverability (getting into all the nooks and crannies) and has the ability to get really close. (Babie's bottom smooth.) What would you recommend. I also have a small mole on the left side of my jaw that does protrude very slightly. . Would a DE blade be a able to handle the roadbumps without lopping it off?
Thanks again for the content and your knowledge.
P.S. Knowing that products tend to change rapidly, have you found companies that habe maintained a level of consistency with their blades over the years? Last but not least, are there any budget safety razors on the market that you feel compete well with the more expensive heavy hitters?
These razors will be great for you and check out my videos on shaving your trouble spots.
•R89: bit.ly/R89RazorSN
•SN3D: bit.ly/SN3DSafetyRazorBlackChrome
•DE89: bit.ly/DE89RazorSN
•34C- bit.ly/HD34CRazorSN
•Rockwell 6C: bit.ly/Rockwell6CSafetyRazorSN
@@geofatboy Thank you so much Geo! I really appreciate it.
Hi Geo,
I want to convert my girlfriend to the church of the safety razor.
I gave here my Mühle R89 but she isn't very happy with it. Can you recommend a DE razor for the girls?
Greetings from Germany
Heiko
How many time you change the blade? every shave or two time to three?
Thx for the reviews, thinking about switching to a safety razor and ordered the mekur 23C but which blades and shaving soap would you recommend for sensitive skin.
Blades it depends, feathers are extremely sharp, so technique is absolutely key. You have to experiment with the blades though, as one person can love a blade, and another hate it. Online you can buy blade sampler packs, basically a bunch of single packs of different blades. For shaving soaps, proraso white is designed for sensitive skin, according to the bio for it. Alot of low scent or no scent soaps are good for sensitive skin.
Everyone will ask himself "If a company just sells a razor and it last for a lifetime, how do they make profit by selling items of 30-40$ per customer". It is addictive, no one buys just one razor. Keep going Geo!
Thank you for your support!
Video from Geo! Hell yeah.❤
Jagger 89 l find fantastic . I use many aggressive razors ,but go back to the jagger for a nice relaxing shave.
Nice!
Question. I was going to buy the Merker 34C for my first safety razor, but as I am 6'4" with reasonably large hands, would this Merker 34C be too small? Or does this not matter as I see most men balance the razor without using the last two fingers. Geofatboy said that he wouldn't mind the handle being a little bit longer. Clueless at this moment.
What about king c Gillette? It's pretty cheap and made well, some say that r89 head.
That's a funny weight spec on the Muhle. I have the R 89 TWIST (2 instead of 3 parts, twisting cap at the botton) and it weighs exactly 89 grams, 50% heavier than your spec here.
Hey, have two quick questions. I’m trying to get into straight razors I’ve been using a shavette for around a year as well as a safety razor. I can never shave up on my neck without the shavette skipping on my skin and nicking me. I was wondering if this was the weight of the shavette because it is so light. I am thinking of getting a straight razor around $100-$200 if I can shave against the grain up on my neck without it skipping it would be great. So far I get a closer shave from a shavette because I can go against the grain without is skipping.
I just got a Merkur 39C slant bar razor. This slant bar prevents skipping or blade chattering which I often experience on more agressive razors. You may try a slant razor to solve your problem.
For curiosity, it would be interesting to hear you, Geo, with your experience, expertise and discriminating knowledge, sum up the differences, if any, in shaving experience between these 3 razors. I have 2 of them, but the 34C, really, takes care of all my needs in a standard safety razor. Best wishes, Geo. Thanks.
It would seem suggesting an adjustable razor (like the Rockwell 6C, Parker Variant or Merkur Progress) might be a better long-term option, since they'll better adapt to one's skill, skin sensitivity and beard growth.
Rockwell razors are overrated and unnecessarily expensive. The 6S isn't aggressive at all. I really don't get why everyone keeps making a fuss about it. I have the type of beard where I MUST use a brand new razor blade every time, and found the level 6 head to be really decent, but not enough to sway me to keep it at $100
@@JonBonesJones84 Search out the iKon Tek (Tech) or the Yaqi 'Knight Helmet' (SRH039 (My favorite of the Yaqi razor heads, as it holds the blade more securely)), 'Beast' (SRH013) or unnamed open comb slant razor heads (SRH030) -- which Shave Nation currently doesn't stock -- that all come close to the aggression of the iKon Tech. Or you could get a Merkur Futur and 'jailbreak' it to shave at '12'. Or look into an **adjustable** Single Edge razor, which use thicker Feather Artist Club (or Kai or Schick) single edge blades that last longer. One of these SE razors is a favorite, given the overall efficiency and smoothness, but in some areas it can't quite match the somewhat harsh iKon Tech. If none of those do the trick, one of the most aggressive options would be one of the Feather DX style razors (folding or kamisori) using a Feather Professional Super blade (which has extra depth), which promises facial damage in untrained hands. One day I might start out with the safer Feather SS kamisori razor (which has 'training wheels' near the blade edge).
@@borbetomagus Hi! I see you recommend a razor head from Yaqi too. I was wondering if you have tried their Double open comb razor head. What are your thoughts?
@@shayanali8771 I assume you're referring to the Yaqi 'Mellon' head (SRH011), which was probably inspired by the 'Grand Shave King Self Lubricating Razor' invented by Joseph M Mellon around 1945, that later inspired the Phoenix Accoutrements 'DOC' (Double Open Comb) razor. I have the 'DOC' and it is a mild razor, but (from what I remember) was not as efficient as I like. Given the price of Yaqi razor heads, you could try numerous options. I'm pretty certain their 'Beast' head uses their 'Mellon' top cap along with their DE89-like base plate (SRH012?) that (ironically, given both mild razors) produces quite an aggressive razor head.
I have never used a safety razor, but after watching your videos will buy one. My question is why not start with an advance/professional razor, is it that difficult to use? (I don't want to keep buying different ones, the main point is to safe money)
I started with an Edwin Jagger DE89 because I heard “ it’s a great beginner razor”.
But it was far too mild for me. I saved some coin and bought an Edwin Jagger 3ONE6. It’s not even an “aggressive” razor but it’s far more EFFICIENT. I also like my RazoRock Mamba 70 for times when I shave more often or want a close AND mild shave.
I am a woman with severe PCOS symptoms, trying to convert from electric to these safety razors for comfort. I found an 8 dollar "Van der Hagen" handle at the grocery store-- and unlike literally every video I have seen about this topic, the blade in that thing pulled and tugged immediately and I couldn't even get past an inch with it. Was it the blade and I just need to try different kinds, a shaving cream that isn't shower gel, or is the cheap handle itself just terrible? I really want this to work.
Got the 23c, a day later I got the 34c and never looked back....and never will.