• Bluewing@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    If it must be European branded, then you can get a Merkur or Muhle. Otherwise, the Parker 91R is considered the entry-level 3 piece razor by many. The Merkur 23c or the Muhle Neo are good EU-made razors for beginners. If you are reluctant to spend quite so much to see if you like double-edge razors, then look for Lord L6 or L7 razors. They are known to be quite mild and inexpensive. I believe they are made in Egypt. But the materials aren’t quite up to Merkur or Muhle standards. After that, it’s a matter of buying a few sample packs of blades to see which is best for your face and razor.

    Get a nice gel based shaving cream, and you might be done with ever buying razors again. But it is likely you will get lather curious and want to try a brush and soap at some point.

    And if you need more help and are still confused, I recommend this website. You don’t need to sign up if you don’t want, but they are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help newcomers figure shaving out.