Thread: Does SR Really Give Better Shave Than DE?

Originally Posted by JeffE

So here's the burning question from a less-than-newbie shaver -- is the shave that you get from a straight razor truly, noticeably better than the shave that you might get using a really high quality DE blade and razor? (And of course, all other things being equal, like face prep, proper maintenance of your shaving tool, etc.)

Hi JeffE,

Welcome to the SRP. I would say that after you've learned to use sr, you get better shaves. And yes, even truly and noticeable better ones. This takes time and patience, but it's worth it.