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Hi Tranquil_Shaves• I forgot to add this to my thread & it's too late to edit so will post this here, my apologies
It holds the blade exceptionally tight and controlled, no wiggle room hence the always perfectly aligned blade, for shaving them tricky sensitive areas it performs well, I can shaves across my chin area holding the razor horizontally without getting nicked on top where the corners of my mouth are, also with that same stroke the bottom part on the cleft of my chin is never nicked, whereas other razors catch me in them areas with that same stroke, then there are some mild razors that don't nick me on them spots with that stroke but are ineffective in removing the hairs cleanly, with this razor there is just enough blade protruding out, the geometry/shape of the baseplate how it curves up gives me more control and a array of angles to use to force contact with the hair, perfect for the neck area too no more irritation on the very bottom of my neck, it's hard to get nicked with this razor yet very efficient and smooth, you get the perfect amount of blade feel unlike some razors that are deceptive that lead to nicks or over shaving, very hard to find this combination in other DE's, so all that combined with the rigid design the way the blade is clamped for me the true Goldilocks of razors it excels in so many areas it's crazy that's why i love it.
I do agree. For some guys, shaving is a doddle. And that's OK. I believe there is a blade and a razor for most blokes, it's just a question of finding the right combination for you (and the right prep, technique, shaving soap, post). I do like variety as well, so even though I really enjoy my Schick 'G' Type and Schick Proline B-20 combination, I'd love to have a few more combinations as successful (no ingrown hairs for me 48 hours later YMMV). But that's going to be tough to beat.@Hedgehog
I think for most people any DE would do the job for example few of my friends who DE shave have a thin fair beard they shave with the just about any razor and get good results but in my case due to my beard growing in all different directions that combined with my coarse beard and sensitive skin i have to be careful, either the outcome of the shaves are average or i could get ingrown hairs or irritation, it's all about trial and error to find out what works for us.
I agree SE razors are amazing for us guys i have an Schick Injector Type J, GEM Micromatic Open Comb the Vector SE very good razors they do the job perfectly for me but i don't know why i just prefer DE's, i think I'm just more accustomed to them, every month or so i do use my SE's.
Hi Tranquil_Shaves@Hedgehog
The star razor is nice but i think the razors you already have are great and good enough, i really recommend you try some Apricot Kernel Oil, it has many benefits for the skin, it tones, it moisturises and much much more, i don't use aftershave as it dries my skin out & many other post shave balms and creams strip away the natural oils in our skin and have all sorts of chemicals in them, it has no shine to it absorbs in to your skin also no smell to it, i mix some with nivea cream to make the most of it and use it on its own on a night a day before shaving, i use this oil for everyday moisturising and as a post shave. You can look it up and do your research on how much benefits it has. This product work wonders and is underlooked in the wet shaving scene. Doesn't work over night but with continued use you will find it works wonders.
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Of the few razors i have used, i too gravitate towards the very light ones. In fact, the lighter the better weirdly enough.
I have an Old type bakalite razor which is not pleasant to use with the new blades lol.
Hi Tranquil_Shaves@Hedgehog
I don't have any alternative to natural shaving soap but i do sometimes use natural shaving soaps like this one i got from here: https://allnaturalsoap.co.uk/shop/men/all-natural-traditional-shaving-soap/
I'm not too fussy with soaps as i like trying different ones.
It lathers nicely it's not the slickest but it works.Hi Tranquil_Shaves
Thanks for the recommend.
I know All Natural Soaps only too well. I buy my everyday soap https://allnaturalsoap.co.uk/shop/bars/coco-castile/
I've seen their shaving soap before, but I might give it a go if you think its worth it. Although there are others on my list to buy first!
Thanks for letting me know.It lathers nicely it's not the slickest but it works.
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