Paul L
Chief GOW
- Joined
- Friday April 14, 2017
Thanks. For some reason slants just don't sit well with my eyes. They just look wrong. I suppose I won't know unless I try one though. The Rockwells seem popular, but to me they look somewhat chunky, are they ok to get in areas like under the nose? I do kind of like the idea of doing 2 passes on the 4 plate then flipping it and doing an ATG on the 2 plate.
Thanks for this detailed reply. Lots for me to chew on here. Something like a midway DE such as a Rocca would interest me.
I was half expecting this comment from someone. . . Buy a ton of razors only to find down the line that your favourite was there all along!
Just started a tub of Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort cream. Really really nice, easily my favourite cream to date. Labelled as 'Unscented' but has a mild lavender scent in fact.
Thanks, I actually tried a WTG / XTG / XTG other direction shave today. It was pretty good. I resisited the temptation to still go ATG afterwards, I just did a little buffing / J-hooking with the leftover lather instead. It feels like having a little left on the trouble areas is a good trade-off for getting close but having the razor biting during ATG and my face being red raw after shaving. Nicely finished off with Barts Balm Peppermint Oil balm. For a minute it feels like you've crushed a 4 pack of extra strong mints, made it into a paste and slapped it onto your face, then it feels nice and refreshing!
About to loan an ATT M2 OC from Chris @Satanfriendly, look forward to trying my first OC !
The Rockwell may seem a bit on the chunky side but I find I can shave ATG under my nose with it no problem at all, and I have annoying growth right in the crease of the flares of my nostrils.
I usually use mine on plates 3&4 and it's without doubt the smoothest razor I have used.
Slant razors aren't scary to use at all. A little more care is needed at first while you get used to the increased blade exposure but they're intuitive and do a good job.