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:soapbox: Well the other day I took my second chance with a DE(grandpas old gillete fatboy?) nicked myself a few times, BURNED the heck out of my neck. Still waiting on my golden dollars from rup and had to shave so pulled out the disposible straight I have. No burn but several nicks. This after going extreme(for me)
balm
HOT towel
lather
hot towel
lather
shave
Steptic pencil
warm rinse
cold rinse
balm
Sure hope a REAL str8 fixes things :)
Most of us end up here because we dislike disposables for one reason or another but let me make it clear to you that it will not be the straight that "fixes things" but rather proper prep and proper technique.Quote:
Originally Posted by smills
Remember, it is rarely the tool that is the problem, so, when you get your new straight practice, practice, practice!
Sounds like you need less prep and more technique pratice.
Never used a DE so I wouldn't be able to comment on its uses. I've used western and Japanese straights. It's prep time, proper techniques and skills.Quote:
Originally Posted by smills
There was a saying by famous chef who said something along the lines "German knives, Japanese knives...it doesn't matter if given unto hands of inexperienced or poor user they'll immediately destroy the knife."
I'm still learning to date.
We've all nicked ourselves one point or another, learn from it and move on.
I have a old fatboy myself and use once in awhile.. what setting did you have it on... maybe a bit aggresive setting? what brand blade are you using as well?
My dear Smills,Quote:
Originally Posted by JMS
Mark (JMS) speaks words of wisdom and I agree with everything he says. (Good points, Mark.) Although I shave straight, I still have special fondness for my Edwin Jagger "Chatsworth" barley double edge with Feather blades. I use it only when in extreme rush.
Even with the double edge, I take care to prepare my Hollywood face properly and to shave with care. So be patient and practice. It might take a little time, but it is worth it.
Regards,
Obie
I will say that the disposable blades are wicked sharp, not that smooth, and less forgiving in my opinion, but nicking yourself is a technique flaw lol. The razor didn't magically cut you. It will all come in good time and I think you will enjoy the much nicer shave off of a real straight.
"the more I practice the luckier I get"
Deryn, setting 2 with personna(?) (all they had at the shop I went to)
thanks for the replys
It sounds like you need to work a bit on your prep, but also when using a DE you do not need to use pressure. Let the weight of the razor do the work for you. I have a couple of Gillettes and use the red personna blades and the only time I have razor burn or nicks is when I get too aggressive and use pressure with them. Pressure issues is one of the biggest things to unlearn when using DE's or straights. Pressure = cuts and razor burn.
Read up on how to properly prep your face, make sure you have a really good lather and keep practicing. Shaving is an art as much as it is a necessity
you may be using to much pressure with that DE it doesnt take much just the weight of the razor
so to clarify, when I said disposible I ment shavette(sp?). Well its been a couple of months and I can shave without any burn or weepers with my gold dollars(7/8 ?). Well tonight decided to try the shavette again, burned and nicked myself twice. So I'm thinking of offering it up to the next giveaway unless someone wants trade something for it.