Mikael said:I get the feeling you would be a good candidate for straights. I could help you to find a good straight razor
dodgy said:Figuring out how to strop and hone, and learning about the various razors, and which one fits me best. Yeah, that sounds like a real riot. Not to mention the rough ride getting to that point, and figuring it's another six months before things finally come together as they should.
Mikael said:But, Martin, you would not be alone figuring those things out... I, erhh, we would help you on the way. See, you're not alone in this Martin, let us help you!
Mikael said:Well spoken Martin! It's the same with straights, they can be crazy sharp, but it's a question of finding your best type of sharpness (balance between sharp and smooth)...
You know, my dear Martin, a lot of folks with sensitive skin use straights - it works better for them (than DEs and other razors). I get the feeling you would be a good candidate for straights, you have your technique down to perfection when it comes to DEs and I'm sure the transaction time would be futile for you and you know I could help you to find a good straight razor
dantheman said:For the past week or two I've been using some Super thins (kindly PIFd to me). My usual blades are the Gillette yellows.
I went back to the yellows today and I think they're just as smooth but definitely sharper! Got a bit of irritation (and a few blood spots on my neck) as my technique must have slacked a bit.