After the first challenge of selecting the appropriate razor for your wet shaving setup, then the question of which blade comes in to play.  With the increased popularity of traditional wet shaving over the past few years, many different brands of double edge razor blades from different parts of the world have become readily available.  While most all are perfectly capable of performing the basic duty of cutting through hair, there are differences in each blade that have be taken into consideration.

One of the first hurdles that one has to overcome after making the decision to take up traditional shaving is to choose the correct razor.  While the range of different double-edge safety razors produced today is fairly narrow, there are a lot of options for weight and handle designs that can make more of a difference than you may expect.  Selecting a razor that is well balanced, comfortable to hold, and appropriate for a beginner's skill level is critical to enjoying your first shaves while you become acclimated with using the double edge.