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Tried my first ever shave with a single edge blade (ever ready razor). Struggled a bit with the angle and got a few cuts. Will do a search for videos tonight but any tips on technique?
Thanks JohnnyO.JohnnyO said:+ 1 on Blades' post. The shaving angle is allowed for in these razors by the offset between handle & head, unlike a conventional DE where the handle & head are at right angles. If you keep the head flat against the skin as Blade posted you should find that the razor just "planes" along the skin. It's not more difficult than a DE, just a wee shade different.
JohnnyO.
sunburyboy93 said:how fast does this f****r shave, i use and like my 1912 ever-ready but slow and steady is the way for me, this guy is a loon !![/quote
For me in shaving, as in other areas of life, taking the time in preparation followed by a leisurely and thorough performance results in greater satisfaction all round Steve. Us Scots & Greeks understand such things instinctively !!!
To shave under the nose I can get away with cross grain NTS, starting in the centre & just shaving slowly & carefully out to the cheek. That probably wouldn't work for everyone depending on direction of the grain & heaviness of growth.
Johnny (Call me The Enabler) O. :lol: /
NotTheStig said:Tried my first ever shave with a single edge blade (ever ready razor). Struggled a bit with the angle and got a few cuts. Will do a search for videos tonight but any tips on technique?
JohnnyO said:GEM blades are stocked by Connaught Kevin, and possibly other suppliers. If you ever pick up an SE drop me a PM & I'll PIF a few down to you to try out. Even if you don't take to the razor you can probably sell it on for what it cost you.
JohnnyO.