MachM said:
So that's what I've found, a different grip for different razors. I'd be interested to hear if you guys do similar when you change razors.
Hi there,
I guess the grip can be part of various technique tweaks when using different razors, but it's just a small part of the overall picture. Yeah, there's lots of adjustments to be made and it takes a while to figure things out.
For a mild razor (or a razor set to a mild number) I just horse the thing around and I can get away with long strokes with no problem. I can bear down in spots with impunity. No need to pay much attention to detail at all....sorta automatic by now.
More aggressive razors take a lighter touch, with no long strokes. Very light or even no pressure is needed with those, which for me makes dealing with a few rough spots kinda tough. Yeah, I can't bear down as I'd like to (I'm ascairt!), so those spots usually aren't quite as closely shaved as they could be. I gotta pay more attention to what I'm doing with a razor that bites easily, which is ok sometimes.
Then you got the various angles of attack that certain razor heads have. For example, it's not gonna be the same on a fatboy as with something with a much flatter head. You also can't forget about the razor weight and balance, both of which you gotta compensate for. Sometimes when I get an unusual razor outta the arsenal that hasn't been used in a few months, it can sometimes take me a couple minutes to relearn the proper method.
i'm sure there's other technique stuff I'm forgetting, but you kinda get the idea. Matter of fact, the blade used can even cause a tweak if it's extremely sharp.
Martin