Thread: Do you ever feel like you're getting worse at shaving?

Originally Posted by Laurens

Can it be that it's simply too sharp for your liking? I found today that I can get a really great shave with a razor that is not quite as sharp as I normally would like, just because it's nearly impossible for me to get cuts or irritation with it.

Hi Laurens - it has been suggested that the extra-hollows can be a unforgiving and this DD's blade is paper thin it seems, square point, have lots of square points, never been nipped by one, this DD will settle for plain old slicing...it's a great looking blade, love the scales, which are like new, and the emboss, but just don't seem to have any luck with it.

And yes, I've found sometimes, depending on the blade, freshly honed razors can be a bit harsh, but I'm used to that, usually goes away after a good round on the linen and the strop, if not right away, then within 2 or 3 shaves.

Now I have a DD Satin Wedge, and I'm certainly not a wedge fan, but it's a great blade and provides a superb shave....and hasn't bitten me once!

Originally Posted by Phrank

Hi Laurens - it has been suggested that the extra-hollows can be a unforgiving and this DD's blade is paper thin it seems, square point, have lots of square points, never been nipped by one, this DD will settle for plain old slicing...it's a great looking blade, love the scales, which are like new, and the emboss, but just don't seem to have any luck with it.

Now I have a DD Satin Wedge, and I'm certainly not a wedge fan, but it's a great blade and provides a superb shave....

..and light bulbs come on...my Dovo Prima Klang is an extra hollow "singing blade". Maybe I just need until my technique catches up with my equipment, which I had to do in my early 20's for other pursuits

I still have those moments, two years in, but I think they are the result of adding honing to the mix. Not maintenance, but starting from scratch with a new bevel and working my way up. I also have days where by brain just cannot do all that is required.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Know what you mean...some day's are great, some day's meh...

Was going to have a shave today, got out a nice TI 6/8th, but just have one of those feelings that I'm simply not in the mood, one of those day's type of thing. So being I don't really have to shave today, I will wait until tomorrow.

And yes, I have one blade I'm sure hates me. Spent a lot of time tracking down a nice DD Goldedge, it's in awesome shape, honed by a professional, used it three times, and every time I've used it, it's bitten me. I think maybe I'll give it one or two more tries, and either decide just to hold onto the darn thing, or sell it, with a warning that it's cursed!!

See if pups will trade it for a different one, he probably has a shed full of them

Originally Posted by edhewitt

See if pups will trade it for a different one, he probably has a shed full of them

I have a couple of nice 3/8 Styledges (won't cut as deep) I could dull 1 up some and make safe. :<0)

Phrank, you just have to quit looking at the pretty razor while shaving and watch what your doing !

Originally Posted by 10Pups

I have a couple of nice 3/8 Styledges (won't cut as deep) I could dull 1 up some and make safe. :<0)

Phrank, you just have to quit looking at the pretty razor while shaving and watch what your doing !

Maybe you're right, last time I was eye-balling the razor while shaving it hissed at me.....

Originally Posted by Phrank

Spent a lot of time tracking down a nice DD Goldedge, it's in awesome shape, honed by a professional, used it three times, and every time I've used it, it's bitten me. I think maybe I'll give it one or two more tries, and either decide just to hold onto the darn thing, or sell it, with a warning that it's cursed!!

Phrank, I've heard of cursed DD's and it is a potentially cataclysmic situation. Before the curse bleeds over to your other razors, or worse transubstantiates to a full corporeal apparition, sell it to me. I'll take the bullet for you my friend!

Originally Posted by ColonelG

Phrank, I've heard of cursed DD's and it is a potentially cataclysmic situation. Before the curse bleeds over to your other razors, or worse transubstantiates to a full corporeal apparition, sell it to me. I'll take the bullet for you my friend!

I'm sorry, I'm quite fond of my American neighbors, so the last thing I'd want to do is send the cursed blade south of the border, especially to an Officer and a Gentlman!!

Can you imagine the headlines!?! Forget Rob Ford, it would be like, "Crazy Canuck curses America with a Duck!!! Sinks Aircraft carrier!"

Winter shaves. Moisturize and winterize. Use the proper soap, something more creamy and wet for lather, preshaves, all that! Different preps for different folks, and climates!
Proceed, Gentlemen!

Phrank,

I needed that one!!!!!

Thanks!!

Howard