Thread: What would one expect from a better razor?

Originally Posted by letomuaddib

Hello,

I started my SR shaving with a Dovo Best Quality razor and I find it quite good! I had one less-than-stelar shave but after stropping the razor more carefully it worked splendidly afterwards.

That having been said I was wondering what are the improvements one would expect from a "better" razor?

For instance I sometimes feel that toward the end of a shave the razor is clearly less sharp than at the beginning. This is more obvious if I'm doing more than one pass while shaving . If that last pass is against the grain and on the more sensitive areas of the face it can remove some fun out of what started like a pleasant experience.

Would a "better" razor stay sharper throughout the process, hence allowing a more comfortable experience even toward the end of the shaving process?

Also, is it possible/recommended to strop in the middle of the shave?

Thanks,

letomuaddib

Hi . Saw a similar question the other day & no offence but at this stage a "better" razor may offer you no improvements in the shave at all. If the razor 'needs' stropping thru the shave there can be a number of things wrong . The razor or the honing often is blamed first but commonly the least likely unless of course the razor was only factory honed.

The only thing in your control is how you use it so prep, lather, stropping, pressure, angle & maybe something else I can't think of.
Most commonly a too high angle is what I come across with new users but these aspects will improve with practice & research even if the razor itself is at fault.

I fully agree with my mate Oz!

One thing I would ask is what type of beard do you ‘think’ you have????

Light, Medium, Heavy or Very Heavy.

I’m not talking about the amount of hair but how coarse or thick/cut resistant it is. Have you had trouble shaving with disposables or what ever you have been using?

This may help those that try to help, to know how to recommend what to do!

Good point Roy. I know a guy who boasts a titanium beard . Prep & lather is sooooo important in that case.
About to see his edge after 2 months use.