Thread: My "difference makers"

That's all very good advice. I agree with you about the shave. Comfort comes first for me too, & a light touch is a essential for this unless you have skin like an alligator.

Most of my shaves so far are just a single pass WTG. I love the way it makes my face feel!!!

Very nice list of observations. New str8 shavers would do well to consider them.

Great advice, thanks for sharing!

I definately agree with you about the pressure, if you use too much it'll wreck your face. Some people get tempted to apply more to get a closer shave, but it's the prep, skin stretching and technique that get you a close shave.

Thanks again!

I would add a caution to the light touch. Don't confuse this with a light grip. I'm not saying use a death grip on your razor, but definitely hold it firmly, making sure you are holding the shank an not the scale. An improper grip can be dangerous, as you have inadequate control of the blade.

Good advice all. The only thing I slightly disagree with is sticking with used razors in the classifieds.... or wherever. While I bought many used razors when I first started I bought many new ones as well. Especially once a person has enough experience to know what their preferences in size, grind and point is. As for the grip, what is mentioned in my sig line has been working very well for me.

Jimmy, I had completely fortotten about your signature line. Had I remembered it, instead of what I said in my post, I would simply have said, "Read JimmyHAD's sig."