I may have slightly exaggerated the fear factor for dramatic effect.
In my uneducated opinion I think a decently sharp blade should make for an easier, smoother shave.
I guess I’ll find out.
I was going to start with the Nacet on plate 1, but now I think I’ll follow ATG’s advice and go Personna on Plate 2 and see what happens.
Thanks for the replies… I’ll report back.
Sharp blades are a weird one, in a mild razor they can be easier on the skin than a middle of the road blade in a slightly more efficient razor.
If you've not used a DE razor before, I'd say find the right angle (start with the top cap on your skin then turn the razor to find the cutting angle of the razor's head) and the thing which is completely different to using a cartridge - use a light touch and do not apply any pressure!
Good luck.
Post-Shave Update:
In the end I chose a Nacet blade on plate 2, which I felt was a fair compromise between heroic and wuss.
All went really well on the first and second pass, so much so that I went for a third.
I’m pleased to report that it was a very pleasant and successful launch into the world of DE shaving.
My face is so smooth that I may have to consider a temporary change of pronouns.
Lessons learned:
Remember to wet my face before adding lather between passes, or the alum block will teach you your error later.
Thanks to everyone who replied to my post, it’s always helpful to have some encouragement.
Now to hide the cost of my new hobby from my wife who still believes that this will save money from cartridge shaving, when we all know that my quest for the perfect DE shaving products has only just begun.
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