joe mcclaine said:
All I'm doing is pointing out the fact that the boards are full of advice telling people "how to make DE shaving work" which seems to me a load of sanctimonious old cobblers to be honest.
I think the boards are full of advice telling people "how to make shaving work".
Yes, it tends to focus on DE razors as thats what the majority here seem to use, but I don't think it's exclusive to that.
Advice along the lines of
Don't use too much pressure
Make sure you have a good lather
Keep your face well moisturised
Don't use alcohol based After Shaves
are all valid whether using a DE, a cartridge, or a straight. The type of razor makes no difference.
I still use a cartridge razor now and again as I can pack it in my Hand Luggage for short Business trips. I still follow all the same other routines when shaving as I would if I was DE shaving. At the end of the day I think I get a better shave with a DE, and my face feels more comfortable afterwards than when I use a cartridge razor.
I am not saying DE shaving is better, but for me it is as a cartridge shave always leaves my skin feeling a bit more tender and I tend to get more ingrown hairs.
Some people get on fine shaving with a cartridge and some Goo, my son does and he has no intention of switching to a DE as he is perfectly happy shaving the way he does today.
@ Gigahurtz
Sorry we went Off Topic for a bit, but glad you seem to be finding the answers to a more comfortable shave.