Great razor not just for beginners but for anyone. I stopped using a DE razor in the '70s when Wilkinson Sword blades went downhill. I have used an electric razor and the Mach3 razors since. I dragged out my old Gillette adjustable TTO and started using that last year, it was OK but not what I wanted. The Edwin Jagger DE89 is perfect for me shaving is enjoyable again. I will experiment with different blades to find one I like best, they are a lot cheaper than disposables.