A few months ago my local grocery store stopped stocking my favorite disposable razors, then the local Walmart a short drive further down the road followed in removing my brand. Being near Christmas at the time, I splurged and bought a Braun (Series 7) electric razor, but it didn't live up to expectations. Since then, I've tried every disposable razor out there: 2 blades, 3 blades, 4 blades, etc, etc.

Now I've decided to take the plunge and look into old fashioned double edged safety razors. I'm still a bit too nervous to go full out and get a straight razor.

Just curious if anybody else shaves with safety razors or straight razors?

I'm trying to decide between the Merkur Vision:



and the Futur:





The HD 34C is recommended for newbies:

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