Thread: Rotating razors

Thanks for these comments. I have found with DE razors that extended use of each razor enables you to understand how to get the best out of each one. Changing frequently doesn't help my technique. Perhaps its different with straights?

Some people will call muscle memory other will say reflex. doesn't matter how you call as soon as you get learn(or you muscles ) you will not have a problem using striaght. Only trouble will be when you change size of the blade. example if you usually use 5/8 blade and next day you wanna try 8/8 blade in this case you should take your time a little. gl

Fido,

When I get a new razor, I shave with it for a week to get a feel for it.

If I think I would like to add it to my rotation, I shave with ir for another week to see if needs taken to a pasted strop etc.

After that, its whatever takes my fancy on the day

Best regards

Russ

Originally Posted by Fido

Perhaps its different with straights?

I doubt it. People rotate razors because they can and they want to.

Personally, I just pick one and go for it. I have 8 razors in my rotation and some of them get used much more frequently than others.

I rotate my razors because I don't want to mess with tradition.
Plus having a rotation is a good excuse to buy more razors.



Yeah, feed that RAD.

Originally Posted by Otto

I rotate my razors because I don't want to mess with tradition.
Plus having a rotation is a good excuse to buy more razors.



Yeah, feed that RAD.

Is there a tradition about the number of razors that make a respectable rotation? !

Old seven day sets, one razor (engraved) for each day of the week, can be found occasionally.

Originally Posted by Sticky

Old seven day sets, one razor (engraved) for each day of the week, can be found occasionally.

Four to go!