What and how many passes are you using?Hi all
I've been shaving now for a while and have worked my way up to using Feather blades as they are the only one that seems to get through my stubble. I'm using a Merkur basic DE razor and have found that no matter how I shave, it always leaves stubble. However, I was surprised to find that a disposable razor (Gillette Blue II) gets a better shave. I must be doing something wrong so any ideas?
Bipman
Nothing wrong with the equipment you are using. However you need to consider good preparation, blade angle and gradual reduction of the stubble. The difference with the DE is that a single pass is not usually enough and a 2nd and even 3rd pass will be required to get a close shave. With the Blue II the second blade follows with a second cut in the same pass.Hi all
I've been shaving now for a while and have worked my way up to using Feather blades as they are the only one that seems to get through my stubble. I'm using a Merkur basic DE razor and have found that no matter how I shave, it always leaves stubble. However, I was surprised to find that a disposable razor (Gillette Blue II) gets a better shave. I must be doing something wrong so any ideas?
Nothing wrong with the equipment you are using. However you need to consider good preparation, blade angle and gradual reduction of the stubble. The difference with the DE is that a single pass is not usually enough and a 2nd and even 3rd pass will be required to get a close shave. With the Blue II the second blade follows with a second cut in the same pass.
The most important factor for efficient cutting of the stubble is correct blade angle where a shallow angle (blade to surface angle) gives the best result. This tends to be the hardest change to understand when switching from the cartridge to DE razor.
+ 1 I totally agree.. learning your technique & good preparation are the key to great wet shaving results.This + 1.
I will only state that good prep cannot be stressed enough. Don't be afraid to really lather up well for several minutes with the brush on your face as that lifts/hydrates the hairs (to a certain extent) which is of vast importance. The problem is that modern disposable razors make men "lazy" in that respect.
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