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As people always say variety is the spice of life. Does this adage hold true when applied to world of shaving?
My question: is there anything wrong with say using a DE razor from time to time?
I ask because it is my understanding there is a period of time the face needs to adjust to a straight razor. Are the changes that occur to ones face the same that would occur if you used a DE. Should I Just expand my straight razor collection and get my need for variety satisfied that way?
--vt
Hi Vinny,
It is 100% ok to switch it up if you want to. When beginning to learn a straight razor it is encouraged that the individual uses only a straight for continuity purposes. (Logic: If you can go back and touch up with something else, you will never really learn to use the straight properly from the get-go) But if you want to have some variety, by all means do so, my good sir! Changing it up is what makes this so much fun. I pretty much only use a straight, but every razor has different personality traits and quirks. That's how RAD and SRAD kicks in!
may we all reach shaving Nirvana!
Well of course you can alternate. I used a DE before I used a straight and I still use a DE when I'm either in a hurry or don't want to have to concentrate on what I'm doing like you should when wielding a straight.
You'll find many here use a DE on a regular basis.
Nothing wrong with switching it up at all! That's part of the fun of it all. i still use my DE or my Rolls once in awhile..either because it's quicker or just to change it up. Have fun with it.
Don't tell anyone but sometimes I'll use my Sensor as well as a DE razor.
I hope not, I certainly do.Quote:
Originally Posted by vinnyt
The only changes to my face are caused by the passage of time, not by my choice of razor. If I'm careful it'll stay that way.
Off with their heads! Mods please ban all who have posted thus far.
To the OP...I will need to confiscate all of your shaving equipment for suggesting such sacrilege.
pssst...I think we all do this every now and again :)
I didn't and don't, but I see no reason not to. I would recommend you to not change straight razors until you feel you have one well under your control.
No offense (because I know this is all in good fun), but I'm not sure why you would post here to ask if it's alright to switch razors every now and then? Who are we to tell you anything is against the rules? If it feels right then just do it, man! :)
Sorry mate, but I believe you just did :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by ShoreBird
I brought your case up before the moderators and we have, after careful consideration and long debate, decided it is okay for you to alternate. :D
Kidding aside, I used to feel like I had to shave with a straight or I would be somehow betraying the shaving Gods. I have some really nice DEs from back when I collected them and it is nice to break one out every now and again and revisit that option.
OTOH, I found I really do prefer shaving with a straight so that is what I mostly do but it is purely a matter of personal preference. I would bet after you are at it awhile you'll prefer the straight too. Just a better overall shave IME.
If you live in the blue state of Massachusetts, i think they may have a law on the books against swapping from DE to straights, if iam not mistaken they have DE police also, its only illegal if you get caught!! JK:):)
My reason for asking was if there was some, for lack of a better term, scientific reason why alternating would have a negative impact on my skin. Thanks for the feed back. I guess I am going to find a DE to play with.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan82
One of the reasons I prefer straight razor shaving is that I think it is gentler on my skin. I shaved with DEs for a long time and have tried many blades. Oddly enough I am far more likely to get a nick or weepers from a DE than from a straight. With either method the learning curve has to be gone through before irritation free shaves are consistent but in that regard I'm far more comfortable with the straight razor. YMMV.Quote:
Originally Posted by vinnyt
It goes without saying that the straight razor must be truly shave ready along with the accomplished technique. If you get into DE shaving a blade sampler pack is the way to go. A blade that is good for one guy won't necessarily be good for another so going through a good assortment will lead to the ones that are 'right' for you. :gl:
Yeah, I confess too. If I have to catch an early morning flight and I am shaving at 3:30 am, I sometimes use a straight to do one careful pass all over, then clean up with my wife's Mach 3 while showering. Too dangerous otherwise, when I am that sleepy and rushed!
I probably use an Injector or DE once a week or so, more often in the summer.
Whatever works for you