Anything adjustable? I got a Merkur some time ago, and while I have a bunch of others that's my all-time favorite
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I've been looking at those. They look pretty nice.
First I have to ask how many different blades you've tried. The blades are what cut the whiskers, and they do vary in sharpness. Different bezels on the blades make a difference, too. One blade might feel sharp to one person and dull to another just based on what's going on with all the angles.
The Edwin Jagger is a medium razor so most people wouldn't have trouble with it clogging, etc. I would say anything more aggressive than that comes down to personal preference, and not efficacy. But, that's just me, and obviously you aren't most people.
So, if blades have already been explored or you don't care and just want something more aggressive, I can recommend the following:
- Merkur Futur
- Vintage Gillette adjustable like the Slim Adjustable, Fat Boy, or Super Adjustable. On the higher settings they're quite aggressive.
- Vintage GEM Micromatic Open Comb (MMOC). A single edge razor which limits blade choices. Most agree the best blade is Personna GEM PTFE.
- Chiseled Face Legacy. More expensive but built really well and made of solid machines metal. It doesn't feel aggressive, but it has a really large blade gap and is very efficient. Some people say riding the cap is the best way to go, but there's a wide range of angles that work.
- RazoRock Game Changer .84. More affordable than the Chiseled Face because it's mass produced, but still solid metal.
The list goes on, but that's a good start. Good luck!
Chiseled Face is out of my price range. Merkur is looking nice. They have a slant version as well.
I guess I should try the Japanese feather blades since everyone is talking about them.
The merkur slant is really mild. It won't be more aggressive than your EJ.
It could be me as well. I'll look into improving my technique.
Feather always gets recommended, but there are a lot of people who don't really like them (myself included). Don't box yourself in with blades. Get a sample pack and try a bunch.
Another aggressive razor I forgot about is the Muhle R41. I've never tried one, but it has a lot of fans.
The R41 is a good one to try. It's very affordable and super aggressive. A good way to test whether you really want/need a more aggressive razor.
It's also just a very nice razor to use. Butter smooth and very efficient after a short learning curve
I didn't know I could get a sample pack. I'm definitely have to check that out. Thanks.
I don't know which country you're in, but here's a good source. https://maggardrazors.com/collections/blades/products/build-your-own-sampler-10-packs
You just get a bit of a discount by getting a bunch at the same time. This link is for 10 packs, but they also have an option for 7.
Wow, that's awesome. Going to check that out. Thanks.
USA
I really want to try a slant, but my phoenix DOC does a great job and is a bit more clog resistant than other razors I’ve tried. I can’t bear to switch because it is the copper one and it is beautiful.
Well, there's nothing wrong with having a couple of razors. But if you have something you love there's no reason to change.
Have you tried Feather blades with your current razor handle?
I thought of it, but they're kind of expensive
They're very sharp and give a great shave. They are a lot more than other brands, but they work well
One thing to consider is that any change to your blade, razor, or cream can take roughly two weeks to really test since your beard has to adjust. If you haven’t put in that sort of time, you may not have really tested it properly.
Been using Praraso, Bic Platinum blades and my razor for a long time.
I don’t have more advice. It sounds frustrating. best of luck.
I'm a big fan of slant razors for my tree-trunk whiskers. The heads of these razors have a slight twist along the run, so the blade meets your skin at an angle, and helps to slice the hair a bit, rather than just chopping straight on. My slant razor actually feels quite a lot less aggressive than my old adjustable at max setting, but cuts closer.
Also, what brand blade are you using?
I've mostly used Astra and Bic
Gotcha. Yeah, Astra worked okay for me, but Feather is sharper by a mile. Might try that before getting a whole new razor.
Will do, thanks