Thread: Adding DE to the repertoire...

Originally Posted by groovyd

I recently purchase an edwin jagger DE to add to the game alongside my growing straight razor collection. Am thinking to use it for small cleanup of places I have trouble with using the straight or for travels when it would be easier to take it with me. I have never used a DE and would appreciate any words of wisdom. Is it a WTG only type thing or is it good at ATG? Are there certain scenarios where it is preferred to a straight? Better for a rushed shave out the door sort of thing on those one off days?

You can make any stroke you want with a DE, but like with straights you do the more difficult strokes with some risk unless you use NO PRESSURE. Just let the weight of the razor do the work. I'm on vacation now and left my straights and my DEs behind. When I'm in a rush or don't want to put in the time for a quality shave experience, I head right for my Fusion Pro Glide.