first shave with shavette...

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11-09-2008, 09:01 AM
erictski

first shave with shavette...

hey gents...

so i tried my first shave with my shavette...one question...is it actually easier to use a genuine straight..rather than a shavette....i had no trouble except on either side of my adams apple which for me is very concave...so i guess maybe a little different skin stretch is in order...

any help or pointers or just anyone telling me to keep my chin up will help..

ive been using a de for about two months and my razor burn and ingrowns have left...but would really love to start using a straight...cuz i think it would be so cool...and my wife would love to make fun of me for my new found addiction to personal well being...haha...

let me know your opinions...thanks..
11-09-2008, 11:25 AM
Navaja

In my opinion shavettes and Feather ACs are sharper, but str8s give you a more confortable shave.
Witht the shavettes you have to concentrate more on pressure.
The str8s present a new challenge besides shaving technique, which is honing and keeping the blade sharp.
It's a lot of fun.
11-09-2008, 12:32 PM
Sharp&Shiny

The shavette will give you a good shave But you will need to use a very light touch as the blades are very sharp & a bit unforgiving. I personally found mine to be a useful tool to help me use a lighter touch & concentrate on the angle I was using more.You will have to alter your technique a little bit when You go over to a straight but this shouldn't be a problem.
I used a straight first & experimented with the shavette & apart from nicking myself with the sharp spike on the razor blade its been ok. But a word of caution from my own experience KEEP the touch light or you will find the shavette is more unforgiving than a straight & will get bad razor burn.Paul
11-10-2008, 01:21 AM
stubble

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Originally Posted by erictski

.i had no trouble except on either side of my adams apple which for me is very concave...so i guess maybe a little different skin stretch is in order...

When I started with the shavette I had to try different ways to stretch the skin so I can empathize with your problem especially that same area. Keep at it and remember on thing: patience:tu