Quote Originally Posted by mantic View Post
so far as I've played with the replaceable straights it seems like they're the "worst of both worlds"--anyone agree?
I am not a fan
Quote Originally Posted by mantic View Post
Speaking of technique, I've tried something that seems to work with me but I'm not sure if I should pass it on in a video: I lay the blade flat against my face then ever-so-slightly rock the razor just so it starts cutting, rather than try to estimate a 30 degree angle. Thoughts?
The few folks I've helped learn how to shave all responded well to that advice. Somehow (maybe by providing a zero reference point) it takes some of the guesswork out of those first shaving strokes that already feel so awkward

good luck with the video