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I guess a razor with the right exposure could be used to shave on the "shave plane", but surely something with more positive exposure would be dragging the blade across your face?
And how does the blade make contact with the face when there is negative exposure? Unless it causes you to use more pressure, which isnt something people usually recommend.
Thank you for your time to explain away.
There is simply more to this razor thing than first meets the eye. Likewise with what makes for aggression right down to personal technique. I also think there is blade flex to take in to consideration and how well a blade is clamped in to place.
I tend to change from one razor to another. With the Ikon I use a steep angle and with the Hone I ride the cap. I change for what I feel comfortable with while trying my best to maintain that sense of assertive control.
Taking time to understand yourself and your equipment goes a long way.
- The best shave with adjustable is the REX AMBASSADOR
-With Dial to the minimum (1)
-Two blades..
- And three dividers in the middle.
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Like Boycie83 I am truly fascinated by the mechanics of adjustables even if I don't change settings during the shave. Maybe I should try that one day...
Here is my adjustables collection, the Le Coq is a newcomer hence separate pic:
Apollo Mikron (1950s), L'Essor Le Supreme (1950s?), Gillettes, Bohin (1940s)
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Le Coq License Palmer (1950s). This is a brass version, most License Palmers are zamak
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Are those blades mince???
Extra-mince ... don't know the difference?!
I have a black beauty.
I guess because I can adjust it then it means I can set it to exactly what I want and then I'm done.
Another fixed razor may be slightly too aggressive (or not!) for me.
I suppose the difference is that you buy the full suite of options in the normal purchase with the Rockwell where as the others you've mentioned can provide variety but at additional cost. Debatable of course.I find considering the Rockwell 6C/6S an adjustable a bit odd.
Nobody refers to a Carve that way, or ATT or RR Game Changer etc.
I mean I get it but it's odd to me.
I find considering the Rockwell 6C/6S an adjustable a bit odd.
Nobody refers to a Carve that way, or ATT or RR Game Changer etc.
I mean I get it but it's odd to me.
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