Reddit reviews Feather Double Edge Shaving Razor

Honestly, ever since I started shaving with a safety razor, not only did I save ridiculous amounts of money, but I also never had ingrown hair problems again. I was back home this week and had to shave with my dad's Mach 3, and what do you know - ingrown hairs again.

I think the safety razor forces you to slow down. Also, you get less "face-to-razor" contact because you're only dragging one blade across your face as opposed to 3 or more. The perceived "ease of use" associated with multi-blade razors incentivizes you to rush through and chew up your face.

There are a lot of safety razor purists who will tell you to get a coffee mug, a boars hair brush, and fancy shaving cream. However, all I did was change the razor and kept all else the same, with conventional cream. Its been working fantastically for me.

I linked you to the safety razor I bought, which is only $15 and works perfectly. Buy a pack of these razors to go along with it and you will be set for a couple years for what you would pay for one months worth of Mach 3 razors.

It's not different than a regular razor at all, except it's a much, much better shave and saves you a ton of money. I use this Feather one - it's lighter than the fully metal Merkur ones and super durable, I've had mine (and traveled with it) for about seven years now. Linked here.

and Amazon US.

Here are my tips:

-Some people will tell you to "shave down" but that ignores the fact that some people have hair that goes a different direction. Shave with the direction of your hair; move the razor in the same direction that your hair lays. On my cheeks, my hair goes down, but on my neck it goes back toward my ears. Yours is probably different. If you want a closer shave, go against the grain, but only after you've gone with the grain and smoothed things out.

-It's a little counter-intuitive, but a sharper blade will cut you less. You shouldn't use a blade for more than a handful (maybe five?) of shaves.

-Shave every day. I don't know about you, but I find that I'm much more likely to cut myself if I skip shaving for a few days. If I shave every day, the process is a lot smoother, I assume because the hairs are shorter and the blade gets caught less.

-Soak your face in hot water before a shave. Most people do this by soaking a washcloth and pressing it to their face. Supposedly it relaxes your hairs or something, I'm honestly not sure, but it seems to help.

-Experiment with different razor types. I personally use a safety razor (this one is a great, cheap starter if you're interested), but others swear by straight razors, and still others prefer the mainstream Gillette Mach Turbo Super 15-blade behemoths. Some people will tell you they're worthless and overpriced, but don't let the hipsters sway you; experiment and find what works for you.

Indians, along with people of Mediterranean, African & Middle eastern descent have extraordinarily tough beards. Cartridge razors designed in countries with populations which shave daily & have lighter facial growth are not always adequate for those of heavier growth. In addition, Indians often have oily skin. Indians can therefore be very prone to pseudofolliculitis barbae, & multiblade razors can do damage to the skin of those with this condition.

It is therefore advisable for Indians to use a single blade razor & pay greater attention to pre-shave prep. Always have a shower or bath before your shave & soap up the area to be shaved. You may have noticed that barbers often use a hot wet towel on their clients to soften it before shaving.

Unfortunately, there are no decent DE starter sets available in India. Sets like that of Bombay Shave Co, & others rely on rebranded imported razors & there does seem to be greater importance placed on their looks than on their performance. These sets are best avoided. Starter sets can be imported, but the combination of our import duties, transportation costs etc can make them quite expensive. They are also not necessary, as it is possible to get decent equipment at a reasonable cost if bought separately. But if you do wish to, Shave Lounge UK & Maggards have good starter sets.

As far as individually available equipment is concerned, it can be broken down into shaving products like creams & soaps, shaving brushes, razors and their blades or cartridges, & aftershave treatments.

• Shaving products. There is absolutely no need to import anything here. India is a shaving cream powerhouse, & makes some of the best shaving creams available as far as performance goes. There are some Indian shaving creams which could improve a little on scent, but since the scent is washed off along with the lather, I do not consider it of great concern. https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/indian-shaving-creams-reviews.408456/Two of the best known Indian brands for shaving products are Godrej & Dettol, but there is such a wide variety available that almost all creams perform extremely well. There are not too many Indian made soaps. Godrej soap is available in most parts of the country. It is very cheap & is made of pure potassium lye, so it is capable of performing in the hardest of water, & breaking down the oil layer on the oiliest of skin,but will not have great protection in soft water. It makes an excellent superlather soap base, though. T&H, Trigodon, & the weirdly named Pink Woolf etc also sell soaps. I personally found that T&H soap has a somewhat average performance. Their creams are said to have stellar performance & scent, & T&H now has shops in most Indian cities. Trigodon & Pink Woolf soaps have good reputations. I have tried some imported products, but have been more often disappointed than not as far as the overall performance is concerned, though their scent is great.
  
• Shaving brushes. Some of the companies that sell starter sets & soaps also sell brushes. Parker, Pearl, Trigodon, Pink Woolf etc all have brushes available. I feel that they provide an average product as compared to their price , because genuine imported Omega boar brushes are available on Flipkart at a very reasonable cost. For some reason, Amazon India is overpriced for the very same brushes. https://www.flipkart.com/search?q=omega+brush&sort=relevanceOne Indian brush manufacturer has good brushes (Bilabrush) but their website sells their brushes at prices greater than genuine Omegas. Their Gio brush is sometimes available around ₹ 200 in Mumbai shops & is very good at that price.
  
• Razors. If you do wish to import shaving equipment, import razors. There are almost no decent manufacturers of DE razors in India. The best manufacturer is Parker, who exports razors in quantity, but most DE shavers who have bought a Parker razor in India have had to replace it due to quality issues. I have read of Indians who have had to replace theirs several times due to issues like unequal blade exposure, faulty construction, misalignment etc. It has been alleged that Indian manufacturers reserve their best products for export while sloughing off their rejects to locals. On the other hand, I've chatted on B&B with one Indian who has had no issues with his Variant. In general, though, Indian made razors are rather aggressive & not suitable for beginners. If you wish to buy locally, though, it is sometimes possible to source imported razors in imported goods shops or customs notified shops. I can personally recommend the Japanese Feather Popular TTO as being great for newbie & expert alike. It's also available on Flipkart/Amazon/Shopclues for about ₹ 900 onwards. https://www.amazon.in/Feather-Double-Razor-Popular-Blades/dp/B00VEICPZUSome Chinese Rimei, Baili & Weishi razors are also available. It is possible to get Yaqi's double open comb Mellon head from Aliexpress & mate it to an Indian razor handle.
  
• Blades. There are excellent DE blades available in the country, with considerable variety. There is absolutely no real need to import. If you use a cartridge razor, almost all cartridges are also available.
  
• Aftershave treatments: - Alum is easily available in pharmacists at almost throwaway rates. Witch hazel is not easily available, but I do not feel the lack. A wide variety of local & international aftershave splashes are available, as are balms, but these are not necessarily the same brands discussed on international shaving forums.
  
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  Here is a shaving set under 2K.
  
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  I strongly recommend buying the brush, shaving cream, alum & aftershave first. Start using them with your current razor. Get your new safety razor & blades later, once you have learned to build a good lather on your face with brush & shaving cream, & have started using the alum & aftershave regularly .
  
  If you have children in the house, be sure to keep blades & razor away from them.
  
  A) Feather Popular razor - Amazon ₹ 920
  
  https://www.amazon.in/Feather-Brand-Double-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Feather+Brand&qid=1555049493&s=gateway&sr=8-6
  
  B) Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum razor blades at your Local pharmacy ₹ 55/-
  
  Omega 10218 or other at Flipkart ₹ 400/-
  
  C) Godrej/Dettol shaving cream - Local pharmacy about ₹80/-
  
  D) Alum block Local pharmacy ₹20/-
  
  E) Nivea aftershave or balm at your Local pharmacy ₹250/-
  
  Total -₹1725/-
  
  Please note that you could very easily spend much more. And, as time goes by, & you add more products, razors & other stuff, you'll wonder how that original outlay more than quadrupled...
  
  Technique: - the first part is the most difficult - Keep your new DE razor aside while you learn to use the rest of your equipment.
  
  Start by learning the hair growth pattern of your face - the direction of the grain. Print this out.
  
  https://imgur.com/EPymE
  
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  Draw the main direction of growth in each section & stick it near your mirror.
  
  Once you've done that, start breaking in your new brush. Wash it a few times with liquid hand soap. Use it with your shaving cream to lather up. Continue using your current razor during this time.
  
  After a week or so, the lather produced will be better than that you got from your can of foam/gel. This is the time to break out your new DE.
  
  Watch the videos to learn how to shave.
  
  http://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/wiki/videos/
  
  Initially, shave one WTG pass, & do your XTG pass with your current cartridge razor. As time goes by & your technique improves, you can increase the DE passes & reduce the M3 passes.

I am not a crazy "MUST HAVE A $200 RAZOR AND COLLECT THEM ALL!!!!" person. This is my Feather razor

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Razor-Hi-Stainless-Blades/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1347725708&sr=8-3&keywords=feather+de+razor

It has served me well. I admit, I am cheap. I have been fine with just about every blade in my sampler packs, but this was just...painful. You could feel the blade getting stuck on stubble and pulling.

I mainly use Astra, because you can get the cheap boxes off Amazon, but I was in a bind...out of town and I needed a new blade. Should have just gone looking rugged.

There can be differences, but from my experience they're nothing too drastic. Some are a little more 'aggressive', but you'll became an expert with any razor after enough time with it.

The one I use costs <$20 USD, is very forgiving to beginners, and is still going strong a decade later.

Ahhhhhh, shit man, safety razors are tits city!!!!

I got a cheap one off of amazon that came with a feather blade, it's great, almost no irritation, no ingrown hairs, and the packs of razors are pretty cheap!! The razor actually looks really nice and came with it's own case too.

Here's the old girl

Thanks for the advice!!

I took the DE plunge not too long ago myself after a lot of advance recon, mostly on the Badger & Blade forum's reviews section. Unlike multi-blade cartridges designed to "lift and cut", which leaves the sharp, sliced-off tip of the whisker slightly below skin level where it can become ingrown, a single blade will only cut at skin level, so you may be able to shave daily if you couldn't with cartridges. I used to be plagued with ingrowns especially on my neck, haven't had a one since getting my DE rig, tho' I still shave only every other day due to slow whisker growth, which is up from 2-3 times weekly with the old cartridges.

I found that quality boar brushes were surprisingly well-regarded on the B&B and other forums, and often recommended for lathering with hard shaving soaps. Even a high-quality boar brush (e.g. by Omega) would still be about half the price of a decent badger brush, itself better suited to lathering with softer shaving creams or pastes.

For a double-edge safety razor handle, you can often find perfectly good, old Gillettes for a song at antiques shops and eBay; their old "Tech" model seems widely recommended for beginners. For new models I can recommend the recent-issue Muhle or Edwin Jagger models, which both use the same, gentle but effective head design. I got one of these and was frankly astonished at how smooth it was; shaving with a new blade the first time, I couldn't even tell there was any blade in it at all, and yet there went the whiskers, and no nicks or cuts at all.

For a cheaper alternative to dip your toes into safety razors at lower cost and risk, the Feather Popular seems well-regarded as a gentle, quality razor handle for the price, and if you decide to upgrade to a nicer handle later, you can always keep this around as the travel razor you could stand to lose with trivial concern.

For blades, I started with a 10-pack of Kroger store-brand blades that were on sale for like $1.50; figured that's no big loss if they sucked, meanwhile researching opinions for better blades. Found out ASR/Personna makes most private-label blades in the US like those Krogers, which I found at least acceptable and will prolly keep as travel blades due to the nice, sturdy and protective dispenser.

Eventually, I splurged on a 100-ct carton of Astra Superior Platinums based on reviews alone (a bit risky) and couldn't be more satisfied; smooth and sharp (but not quite as treacherously sharp as the more expensive Feather brand), they seem to last about twice as long as the ASR/Personna Krogers and degrade gracefully when they start dulling enough to notice.

However, everyone's face is different, and some blades and handles go together better than other combinations, so you may want to start with a "sample pack" like this one which looks to have a decent variety including most well-regarded brands and some lesser-known but underrated ones, 2 of each blade.

Just my buck two-eighty, YMMV, etc.

Honestly if you want a good, modern starter razor, even though it may not be a popular opinion with the "experts" these days, is the Feather Popular. https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481176769&sr=8-1&keywords=popular+safety+razor
I have given about 15 or so of these to friends, and family over the years. It has swayed most, all but 2 so far, to start wet shaving. As others have stated, you should definitely get some nice soap, and a brush to really appreciate the shave quality. A cheap Omega boar brush, and some awesome, but inexpensive Palmolive for Men classic shave stick is what I usually include with my starter kit gifts.

An electric shaver is quick and easy, however it will not give you a close shave.
I used to use Gillette fusion, they worked quite well. I recently switched to a double edge razor and it shaves so easy & so close I will never go back. I'm using this handle paired up with these blades. Works amazing for me with the added bonus of being much more cost effective, that's nice because I shave so much of my body. I would recommend it to anyone. I've seen people be weary of these being more difficult/dangerous but really it is no different from cartridges.

Try wandering over to /r/WickedEdge for a little more info and/or google DE (double edge) shaving.

Body hair, especially facial hair is a huge source of dysphoria and using this is the first time I've gotten a shave close enough I really deem it acceptable.

One big suggestion, whenever I "let things go" for a little bit I find knocking down the bulk of hair with beard trimmers then shaving makes a huge huge difference in how easy things go.

This is exactly the razor you want. I've done the research(multiple hours) and bought this one years ago:

Feather Double Edge Shaving Razor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_ZMe4yb22JS545

Never looked back and give this as a gift often...

Feather popular on amazon. $12. With a personna blade, I get a mild, smooth shave.

https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=feather+popular&qid=1567552905&s=gateway&sprefix=feather+pop&sr=8-2#

OR Merkur 23C if you are willing to give 3 piece razors a chance!

Would you say this is worth the money, or should I just stick with this?

Here's my routine.

What people don't tell you about wet shaving is that the real trick is in the Prep'... While I did disrespect the "Multi-Blade Cartridge Razors"; if you're just starting out they can be alright; but you can get a starter Double Edged Safety Razor for the price of a Gillette, and you'll be able to get replacement blades for .50 apeice. Disclaimer: I am a Jatai Feather fanboy.

The main thing to facilitate hair cutting is well hydrated hair, and the best thing for that is not to use anything that comes out of a pressurized can.

The chemicals used as propellants are drying agents and they use lubricants to make up for that... The problem being that the hairs themselves need to be wet to cut well. I've had both my father and a buddy of mine get better shaves just by using an oil and applying their regular canned cream over it - which is there more to keep the oil and cut hair from sticking to the blade than it is to facilitate the shave, IMHO

If the 34c works well for you, you might consider a Feather Popular as a travel razor or a Dorco PL-602, both mild shavers, though the Dorco can be amped up a bit by loosening the handle.

Feather Double Edge Shaving Razor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_DXoeub1JVDWVW

Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.Xoeub144MZWE

I have the second one, waiting on feather one as travel item

Here's the one I recommend. It's very cheap, works better than the metal one I had before it, it's very safe (you can't catch the edge of the blade and cut yourself while shaving, and when you tighten the top all the way the blade doesn't stick out too far), it's a very familiar feel compared to your standard disposable razors and really nice quality for something made of plastic. Even though it's cheap, it feels like they used the materials because they're the right ones for the job, not just the cheapest they could find.

Try Feather Razor, it is a very good razor for beginners. It was my first too.

Eddwin Jagger d89 razor that I own
Feather popular

I bought this DE razor for use specifically downstairs... it's actually really good for the job, and pretty cheap!

So if I want to use a DE, should I go with a standard razor holder over the shavette?

Shave before you go to bed. Also, make sure that you are using a good razor. I use Cremo shave creme and a fairly inexpensive razor from Feather that is amazing(and inexpensive) that I learned about after reading an article about the 6 best safety razors that you can buy(this one wasn't in the list, but the user recommended it for those who couldn't afford the Feather razor that was in the list.)

https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY

If you just want one to try it out, take a look at this:

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421547383

It's not BIFL, but it does a great job, and it's a bit less money to risk...if you get that and like it, then you can invest in a better one

I have a Van Der Hagen and it's not bad. Maybe mine was a quality control exception, but the alignment and finish are perfect. It's got decent heft to it, but personally I like a lighter razor. The blades it comes with are crap though.

But my favorite sub-$20 razor is from Feather. Sure it's plastic, but it's some sort of magical plastic that feels like powder coated metal, is indestructible, but is light as a, well..., Feather. It's definitely the better shave than the VDH, I prefer the Feather's blade angle.

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY

Here is the desktop version of your link

Here's what I suggest:

Feather Popular razor

Mitchell's wool fat soap

Razorock synthetic brush

That's awesome! Where are you doing your training?

This is the razor: http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1413687866&sr=8-4&keywords=feather+razor

The Arko soap is hit and miss with people. I'm new to it so my lather skills aren't the best but I was able to get a great lather with a basic pure badger brush (http://www.amazon.com/SimplyBeautiful-Basic-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B00B1TKY8C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413688692&sr=8-2&keywords=badger+brush).
For $1 per stick though, can't really go wrong.
Here's a video of a review on the Arko soap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r5A259cDqE
Don't mind his somewhat heavy breathing at times.
The soap really does smell like industrial cleaner but I kind of like it! And it doesn't stick around for long.
If you're unsure, to start I woud definitely recommend some form of shaving cream. They are easiest to lather and work with. Just cracked open my Nivea today and it was a decent shave! Not too much of a scent, nice and slick and $3/tube. http://www.amazon.com/Nivea-Men-Sensitive-Shave-Cream/dp/B00GXZSAE4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413688904&sr=8-2&keywords=nivea+shaving+cream

Do not get any of that stuff. If you HAVE to go Amazon and have up to $50.00 see my links below.
Feather Popular - https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486502607&sr=8-1&keywords=feather+popular

Satin Tip the Purest Syth shaving brush - https://www.amazon.com/~Shave-Brush~-Satin-Tip-Purest/dp/B011PXWQ8E/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486502653&sr=8-9&keywords=synthetic+shaving+brush

Cella shaving cream bowl - https://www.amazon.com/Cella-Shaving-Creme-Bowl-150gr/dp/B002Y1451S/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486502738&sr=8-7&keywords=stirling+soap

Then buy Aqua Velva or Nivea Post shave balm at a drug store to clock you in right at 50 bucks or a couple of dollars over.
To be clear, while I love the high end Feather AS-D2, I am not overly thrilled about the budget Feather Popular. Still, it is $15.00 and I think better than any of the other razors you linked to, so i went ahead and listed it. The brush and shaving cream are solid and reputable budget picks though from what I have seen.

That should get you up and running but really you should buy a Maggards or Stirling kit if you can swing it. You get way more bang for the buck.

I frequent /r/wicked_edge. if you're just looking to break into wet shaving, I would look at something like this. I have this razor, along with far too many others for my wife's liking. it provides a very good shave, and is quite affordable. The Astra blades you linked are a good price, but the same blade doesn't yield the same result for everyone, so you might want to stat with a blade sampler pack and see which blade feels best on your face. When it comes to brushes, the sky really is the limit, I like big, thick hair knots on my brush, others like them a little floppy(ok, that sounds slightly dirty) anything in badger should do you fine to start out.

As you can see, you're not alone. I also choose to boycott Gillette on principle. I've got nothing against Schick. They released a funny ad in response to the Gillette one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=60&v=RF-iYC5W6Mo

But I want to recommend you try double edge safety razors as many have done here. Feather have a plastic razor that comes with 2 blades and it's only $13.49 on Amazon so it's a cheap way to try wet shaving: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/

If you continue with safety razors in future just be aware that Gillette also make safety razors and blades. They also own other companies that make blades such as Astra. There is some confusion about Wilkinson Sword blades. I wish someone could clear that up.

I would recommend:

Good: Lord L6
Better: Feather razor
Best: one of the Edwin Jagger DE8x series (or the Mühle equivalents)

Ah man it's not a huge investment! They're SOOO much better than even the gillette platinum ones!

This is only 15 bucks for a solid handle. You can spend a lot more, but you don't need to.

Their blades aren't super expensive and they're noticably sharper than even the premium US brands and those you get from those boutique shops in the mall.

Match that with a solid Badger Hair brush and high quality moisturizing soap you're talking under 60 bucks total investment and it's a massive step up in quality and overall experience while shaving.


But for travel, a Defender razor with a pack of blades can't be beat. They're inexpensive, they are disposable, they last a reasonable amount of time, and apart from a premium safety razor, they shave closer than any other disposable I've found, even better than a mach 3, they also rinse super easy.

I'll step in and talk about the Feather razor. In all honesty, it is not significantly better in function than a brass bodied razor from Parker, or the razor that often gets mentioned here the Merkur (neither inexpensive or uses better materials). Heck even the $3 razor I use for travel and it is probably less likely to break if dropped than the Merkur if dropped.

But I got the thing as a gift. One of those graduation/wedding/holiday gifts and it is still part of my everyday routine. Unlike other razors the blades are snug and you don't have to fiddle with alignment, The knurling has the best positive grip that I have found even when were, the stainless steel is machined unlike other stainless razors that are sintered and not in production at the time, it is not plated, and it gives a nice mild shave. It has to be about a decade old by now. Six Gillette Fusion refill packs of 8 would have cost the same as that razor and I doubt that I have spent $20 in blades since then.

Over all, all of the above should be mentioned in a BIFL on DE razors, however the thread you linked to with the Feather Razor was a lifetime warantee thread and I do not know how many other brands have this, and it specifically mentions their stainless version because I doubt that their $20 twist to open DE is covered.

Similarly your "$150 on a frying pan, so you can fry your grilled cheese to perfection." comment seems both out of context and misleading. Copper, stainless, and cast iron each use different materials and machining practices. My most used pan is a $10 (used) skillet that is around 70 years old, my next most used is a $200 stainless pot. These are not dorm room/get lost stolen/destroyed by roommate used to make a velveeta and wonderbread sandwich, but something this person will use for a lifetime. Heck, 80% of that thread was about how to take care of the least expensive of the BIFL cookware, cast iron.

In the 20-30 range they are probably pretty crappy although it depends on how your hair and skin is. If you have normal skin and fairly fine hair you might be ok. I have sensitive skin and coarse hair and I can't use a $30 electric razor. It causes irritation and doesn't get the job done.

You mentioned saving cash so have you considered a safety razor? Something like this. Honestly anything with a "butterfly" opening because they're easier to change the blades. I have this one and it's a little annoying to replace the blades. On the DE safety razor subreddit, Feather blades are highly recommended and you can get 10 on Amazon for $5. Looking at Feather blades I found that they make a razor too and it's even cheaper than the others I linked.

Don't use that overpriced crap. I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ and get yourself one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Double-Safety-Blades-Chrome/dp/B003BWQX46/
and you're pretty much set for life.

I live lets say in the middle of nowhere so my best option is https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Shaving-Razor/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504528636&sr=8-7&keywords=feather+razor
to avoid crazy shipping fees. Any idea if it is good? Im new to DE shaving so i want to try it out first and if i like it, ill invest in a more expensive razor

I could use this since I can't get a close shave with the dollar store disposables I have, but can't really afford it since all my money is going towards college tuition. It would be useful so I can get a much cleaner look for my internship interviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Razor-Hi-Stainless-Blades/dp/B003YJ70NY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=135W7PBTCPPCD&coliid=ICQEW83DURBA

Goodbye Eleven

I have just introduced myself to DE shaving and my o my what I have been missing..Been using those 190410481481 bladed fusion razors for most of my young life...-____-

Now let me make your life easier my good sir by providing you This. For the price, you CANNOT beat the quality of this handle and blade. From what I've read up on, Feather blades are top of the line, being made by the same people who use to construct the steel of the samurai swords. So yea man try that out, cause it fucking works. Didn't cut myself once on my first time shaving with a de using that blade. Went against the grain and everything...I am still MINDBLOWN at how smooth my face is.

I can't speak to the quality of the razor but otherwise the other kit works. If you are looking at aftershave there are plenty of local options I would imagine as well as more online. For a cheaper razor I would look at razors by Lord. This is an example. Remember that you get what you pay for with new razors (vintage is a different story). Also, do get a styptic pencil for when you nick yourself. They are relatively inexpensive here. A good cheap entry level razor is the feather popular. What should be remembered is that these cheap razors are generally less aggressive which is good when you start, but may become undesirable once you gain control. I recommend the 89 and 34C because they are lower mid level aggressive while not breaking the bank wide open. The sampler pack looks decent. Best luck shaving! Feel free to ask any more questions here.

EDIT: Word Choice