Thread: Short/fat/bald & ugly

As I recall there is a big difference between replaceable blades and not so much the handle they go in. And having said that a straight should shave just as well (most of us think better) than a replaceable blade. I went through the blade thing playing around with a double edge.

If you target a Kami make sure you get a western grind. Traditional s are made for a barber to use with one hand and so one side has a different angle on the edge if any at all.

Sounds like your learning fine, just short on patience :<0)

Originally Posted by 10Pups

As I recall there is a big difference between replaceable blades and not so much the handle they go in. And having said that a straight should shave just as well (most of us think better) than a replaceable blade. I went through the blade thing playing around with a double edge.

If you target a Kami make sure you get a western grind. Traditional s are made for a barber to use with one hand and so one side has a different angle on the edge if any at all.

Sounds like your learning fine, just short on patience :<0)

Picking up a kenwa Kamisori and I have a traditional one on the way . Short on patience is spot on

Well I suppose that would make for a very good reason you did not get along with your straight. They way I see it straights are all about patience and subtle differences. As long as you are happy...

The general rule of thumb is 100 shaves before you get proficient with a straight, patience is a virtue sometimes. Best of luck with the Kami, does it arrive shave ready?

If you are short on patience and have a system that already works for you why change it?

Originally Posted by Grazor

The general rule of thumb is 100 shaves before you get proficient with a straight, patience is a virtue sometimes. Best of luck with the Kami, does it arrive shave ready?

It is supposed to be. Hope it is as I am not ready to hone yet