styptic pen is only available overseas. I bought mine in Boots London. Its very stinging when applied. Its even more painful than the actual nicking by the blade.

Ya, that's the difficult part. Else it's really try and error. Anyway, I've been doing a bit of reading and I think I'll go with Merkur 34c.

well I enjoy wet shaving so far only 2. cannot find the reason to get more.
mild EJ89 and aggressive the muhle R41. or just get a adjustable.. anything more to me its a hobby to collect.

same thing with brush and soaps or cream I feel.

Where can I purchase Edwin Jagger DE89 and shaving soap & brush in KL/PJ area?

Anyone?

You made the jump from the mild to the beast. I was from the mild to the adjustables, to be honest where I ended up now was far more than I imagined when I started wetshaving. I really thought having more than one of anything was just silly. Possibly being active on b&b made it more easy and justifiable to have a lot but in any case I've enjoyed every razor, brush, soap and what not that I have. Did I save money? I doubt it, maybe in the next 20 or 30 years. Have I made the an arduous task previously now an enjoyable task? A resounding yes!!! So depends on how you look at it.

U just refute the "cheap and savings argument" which many use as justification to switch to DE.

How ppl looks at things also changes with time.
With family one may shift thing around
Gaining a new hobby etc can change too, it's just life.

Enjoy something in life does not mean need to start a collection. I enjoy ladies but I don't go beyond 1. Hehe

Shaving an arduous task? Sound like trying to conquer mt Everest. Lol

That's a straight razor.  For people with steady hands and balls of steel!    Damn cool.  Would probably try that in the future.  Only thing is that it needs sharpening. CONSTANTLY!

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Added on February 28, 2011, 1:43 am
Hi kotmj!  I've read your threads on shoes, tailoring and suitmaking. Really informative! One way I could describe a DE shave in terms you could relate to would be comparing a fused, RTW Padini suit to a fully canvassed masterpiece.  One would be able to know the benefits once one has tried.  Heck....I even shave on weekends now! 

About late day stubble, I get 'em really late now, much around the time I contemplate 'cabut'-ing from work (around 5-ish).  Results vary, but if you're good with an electric shaver and your face can handle it, you'll be awesome with a DE razor.

And yeah, Gillette has spawned a 5-blade razor:



They seem to add a blade every 4 years or so!

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Added on February 28, 2011, 1:48 am
Got it online. Tried as I might, alas, I couldn't find any good ones locally. I'm beginning to think those who still buy the blades (readily available everywhere) are barbers.  The cheap DE razors are almost lethal.

Only online. Go connought shaving the cheapest around and cheap shipping. Kl consumables blades, shaving soap.

While I have not touch the old school shaver for a while, the cartridge system from Gillette Mach 3 onward is such a breeze to use...

Why did u move away from DE to cartridge system?
I find DE giving me a closer shave than than Mach 3 or fusion. I have to agree DE requires more time and blades are a lot cheaper than cartridge system
This may provide the same adv as cartridge system, start up cost on the high side
http://www.belugashave.com

I think it have to do with the technology improvement I guess... yes Cartridge is expensive but some how DE give a more nick and cuts as it is sharper on DE and also fixed DE head.

Then again, Mach 3 is cheap enough and you can use it shave other part of body with ease... 

I think it have to do with the technology improvement I guess... yes Cartridge is expensive but some how DE give a more nick and cuts as it is sharper on DE and also fixed DE head.

Then again, Mach 3 is cheap enough and you can use it shave other part of body with ease...