I finally decided: RazoRock Mission VS Parker 99R VS Parker 26C VS Merkur Progress

hello I am currently using in Edwin Jagger DE98L and this is Mild for me because I have heavy + coarse beard.
In recent days, I was looking for something more aggressive from EJDE89L To cut my beard more easily and in less passes.
It should be noted i do only 2 passes With The Grain in my shaving Because the other things Xtg + Atg not suitable for my skin, and I want the best shaving results with WTG passes.
These are the best options for me, please help me choose the best razor among all those:
RazoRock Mission, or Parker 99R, or Parker 26C, or Merkur Progress .

Thank you...

 

Progress

 

Just some of my thoughts...

I can and have achieved BBS with every single one of my 32 DEs, from the EXTREMELY mild Blue Tip to the very aggressive OLD Type.
This has lead me to believe this in order of what is important to a close, comfortable shave, perhaps even BBS:
1 - Technique
Second - Blade choice
C - Razor

My recommendation is to do a 30-day focus, with the focus on technique, using a blade that has performed fairly well for you. If, during those 30 days, you find you simply cannot get along with that blade, try another. I'm a firm believer that technique trumps tools. Don't be like the golfer who thinks he needs the newest driver to improve his game, yet refuses to spend time on the driving range.

 

I thought open combs were off the list? Change of heart?

 

I saw that they are effective for heavy beard (Open Comb)...
and I saw 2 razors can be great for me the parker 26c and the fatip grande, the parker 26c Will be ok for me, and the fatip is very short handle for me (like merkur 34C) So this option of Fatip Grande is not good for me ...

 

Then I'd replace the 26c with the Mühle R41 in your line up.

What @swarden43 said has some weight. What blades have you used in your EJ D89?

Feathers are known as one of the 'sharpest' blades out there. Personally, I like GSB. Recently tried a Wilkinson Sword in the black package, and was quite impressed with the sharpness of that blade. Not sure which blade it is usually labeled as, or where it is made, sorry. Personna lab blues, vaskod, and PolSilvers also have a following here at TSD and would be good to include in a sampler. I'm wanting to try the SuperMax blades at some point, I've read of good experiences from other members here at TSD.

 

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Your issues are very likely technique driven. New razor won't necessarily fix that. Always keep the cap of the razor in contact with your skin, very light pressure.

 

I would agree with what swarden43 has written. I have found that I can get BBS or near BBS from any if my razors and blades by working on my technique. As is the mantra in the 30 Day Rule/Focus Thread: Technique Trumps Tools.

 

yes you right but sill, i want more aggressive razor for my beard ....

 

The GSB and the gillette 7 o'clock (Yellow) is the best blades for me, for me the gillette 7 o'clock yellow is more sharper than GSB, and the GSB is more Smoother...
Feather is not option he is dont like my face ...

 

I'm not pressuring at all... my technique is good just hard to get BBS only by WTG
So I'm looking for something that will give the best result for WTG shave and for that I think need more aggressive razor.

 

My apologies for perhaps misunderstanding you. You want BBS going WTG only? You're chasing an extremely rare phenomenon.

 

sorry my mistake... not bbs I meant to super DFS shaving ...

 

Would you provide a little background on your experience so far with wet shaving? Such as how long and if you have tried any other gear? When you say that going across the grain or against the grain doesn't work for your skin, what happens to tell you this?

It will be difficult at best anyone here to provide you with a good recommendation for the "best" razor for you (IMHO), as this really is a very subjective topic. I can tell you that in my opinion, the Barbasol Floating Head razor is the best DE razor out there, but others like other razors better.

 

Also, I don't think I ever welcomed you to the forum. So, welcome to TSD!

 

Of the razors you have listed I believe the Parker 26R is the most aggressive followed by the Progress. However, if I were only going to do WTG passes I would use a Schick Injector, either a Type E or G. My $.02

 

Merkur Progress OR the Rockwell 6S would be my choice. You get to pick how aggressive you want or don't want. You can change it up with a sharper blade too.

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If you can't go ATG or XTG it is technique. I also thought I had the same issues when learning. Bbs going WTG only is probably too much to ask of any razor, I can't even pull off one pass bbs with a straight and its infinite aggressiveness.

 

Haven't been to the forum for awhile, been at the other one, I love um both, and I welcome all the new guys !!