What's a good brand of safety razor to go with, and where exactly do I buy the replacement blades?

I want to start shaving with a double edged safety razor (yes the old school ones) and I was just wanting some advice on what might be either a really good or the best brand for one. Also, I wanted to know where I would get replacement blades for it, I think I have seen them at big box stores like wal-mart and target, I just want to know if those are type of blades I would use and if they are worth buying.|||Hi,



Some of the top safety razor brands are Merkur, Feather and Parker. Ask ten different wet shavers what the "best" razor is, and you'll probably get about ten different answers. The "best" one is the one *you* like. That said, if you are new to wet shaving with an old-school safety razor, then here are a few options you can't go wrong with.



1. Merkur 34C Heavy: I own this one and it is one of the "classics". It's in the $30 - $40 range depending on where you buy it. Online you can find it at amazon.com.

2. Merkur Progress adjustable: This is an adjustable safety razor. You can adjust the angle of the blade, this helps, especially when starting out. You can set the blade to a less aggressive angle which might help out a newbie.

3. Parker 22R: This is a nice, entry-level razor in the $20 range. It gets pretty good reviews at amazon and would make a nice first razor.



As far as razor blades, buy one of the variety packs from amazon.com. Then you can sample a bunch of different blades and find the one you like. Each face/beard is different. A blade someone else loves may not be right for you. Test a few out and you will eventually hit on one that works just right for your face.



Don't forget to get a good badger hair brush and some quality shaving soap. Here are a few can't miss options:



Badger brush: Tweezerman badger brush



Shaving soap: Proraso or Col. Conk's



Remember, when you start out, go *slow*. Take your time and enjoy the process!