FreeKnight
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I used to shave with a straight razor, tried safety razors and last used a gilette fusion.I needed to buy razor blades, and decided enough is enough with the cost. I have friends that have been using double edge razors (aka de or safety razors) for a while, so I am jumping onboard and giving it a shot. Fingers crossed it works out.
Ordered Edwin Jagger DE89 and a 100 blade sampler pack of various “top” selling blades.
The safety razor was my least favorite to be honest. The size of the head kept it from being as nimble as a gilette or a straight razor and I struggled with spots like just under the nose or around the edges of your mouth. It's certainly faster than a straight razor, but not quite as convenient as a disposable.
Of course shaving is very much a YRMV thing, so if it works out for you all the better. You certainly can't beat the blade cost on a safety razor.