I agree. Stick with what you know. I have a 2 safety razors and 3 straights and I always prefer a straight shave.
I would be remiss if I did not recommended trying a straight razor if you haven't already.
Ha Ha, I think you'll find that will last only so long.
Honestly, if you're confident with your technique, you'll have no problem with a more aggressive razor.
I am not brave enough for straight razors.
I don't know if i am confident about my technique. I know that i find the cutting angle by pure instinct on both Weishi and EJ DE89 and maintain it without thinking and as such, i didn't find i have to adjust my technique to any of them. I can just swap between them naturally. And i can work with them with extremely low chance of nicks, weepers or irritation.
I don't know if my technique is good enough for more aggressive razors and i don't even know whether i would have to readjust my technique or not. So reason tells me "since you are naturally getting good results with these 2, stick to these 2, don't change more variables". I don't know if they really are so similar razors or if i have a light touch or natural talent, but with these 2 razors, i have tried over 15 blades and i rotate 12 blades that i have bought by the hundreds with pretty much equally good results and the only blade that has seriously caused me problems is the BIC Chrome Platinum and in my early days, the Derby, but for the opposite reasons (Derby is very dull, so it requires more work and special treatment, with more pressure and more speed than any other blade, while BIC Chrome Platinum seems a butcher's best friend).
I can't swear i won't buy the Baili Tech clone though, just because it's also very mild. But i already have 3 EJ DE89, 4 Weishi (2 short, 2 long handled), so i don't want to get into RAD too, after SCAD and BLAD and lately some BRAD.
...whaaaat!
...A straight gives the best and most comfortable shave once they are mastered. Once upon a time they were in every single gentleman's bathroom...
Agreed 100%. The OP owes it to himself to try 2 passes with an aggressive razor at least once.3 passes. Then I squeeze what's left in the brush into my hand and chase any areas that still feel rough.
I've noticed however, that there's diminishing returns on constant buffing. Not only does it irritate the skin if overdone, I observed that 30 mins later, my skin feels smoother than when I am washing off my face.
This was explained to me as being a consequence of the water absorption of hair - once dried, the tiny protrusions of stubble shrink.
3 passes. Then I squeeze what's left in the brush into my hand and chase any areas that still feel rough.
I've noticed however, that there's diminishing returns on constant buffing. Not only does it irritate the skin if overdone, I observed that 30 mins later, my skin feels smoother than when I am washing off my face.
This was explained to me as being a consequence of the water absorption of hair - once dried, the tiny protrusions of stubble shrink.
1 pass or 4, safety or straight. My shave is as much about the process as the result. It's about the pause to decide which soap, blade and razor will get the nod. It's my 10-15 mins listening to the radio at the start of the day. It's the occasional moment with one of my kids who wander in to watch me or to ask a question about the upcoming day. It's the washdown and slap of moisturiser that indicates that the day has truly begun and I'm ready to go.
Agreed 100%. The OP owes it to himself to try 2 passes with an aggressive razor at least once.
That's my tactic. Medium aggressive razor with 2 passes. One WTG and the other is a mix of ATG and XTG which I've perfected over time. DFS without any problems and BBS on good days when everything is in the zone.Agreed 100%. The OP owes it to himself to try 2 passes with an aggressive razor at least once.
What I was trying to say but far more concise.That's my tactic. Medium aggressive razor with 2 passes. One WTG and the other is a mix of ATG and XTG which I've perfected over time. DFS without any problems and BBS on good days when everything is in the zone.
If it works for you, that's great.
I usually do two passes, and sometimes three.
But to be honest, two passes with a Fatip open comb is close enough for me.
You should think of moving up a gear, maybe an OC or take a chance on an R41/ Fatip? Less shaving but better results.
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