Thread: Virgin shave tomorrow...which blade from the sampler pack???

Hello all,

My first DE shave is tomorrow morning with my newly acquired Merkur 38c. Can I get some recommendations on which blade to choose. I've got the following:

Merkur Super
Treet Classic
Donco Stainless...new Platinum
Durablade 7 am
Gillette 7 o'clock
Trig Silver Edge
Astra Superior Platinum
Feather (from what I've read I know this isn't a first time blade)

Thanks in advance,
Clint

The Gillette 7 o'clock. My favorite blades.

I can only speak for myself, but I started with a 38C with Feather blades. Loved it and never had a problem. Feathers are ultra sharp for sure, but that is what I was looking for!

Gillette 7 O'clock

Be careful! Virgins are known to bleed.

Personally, I'd start with the Astras because they sharp (but not scary sharp) and smooth. I find them very forgiving. I hate to call them middle-of-the-road (because that suggests they are mediocre, which is not true), but it's probably the best way to describe Astra out of the brands you've listed.

Originally Posted by ace

Be careful! Virgins are known to bleed.

I was looking for an emoticon for "GROAN", but couldn't find one.....

Originally Posted by ace

Gillette 7 O'clock

Be careful! Virgins are known to bleed.

Thanks for the warning...think I'll go really slow and use plenty of lube to keep the bleeding to a minimum.

Originally Posted by clintopher

Thanks for the warning...think I'll go really slow and use plenty of lube to keep the bleeding to a minimum.

Astroglide makes a pretty good pre-shave -- or you can put a bit into the lather.


Charles

Originally Posted by cpcohen1945

Astroglide makes a pretty good pre-shave -- or you can put a bit into the lather.


Charles

Um, I don't think that is what they make LOL


But seriously, the Gilette blades are a nice docile first time shave blade...the feathers are great, but they are Ninja sharp and IMHO not really for a first timer...

Good luck and enjoy the shave!!