Thread: diamond film

Originally Posted by jerry1

What does a diamond edge have that makes it less comfortable?

My thought process behind this although not scientific is this.

As you shave even with light pressure the edge and part of the bevel skim your face,

Diamonds as an abrasive have very angular surfaces compared to other abrasive compounds,

and as such leave a scratch pattern that's ridges are also sharp.

This results in your face being scratched more aggressively than when other mediums are used.

This is what leads to the harsher feeling and potentially discomfort and or razor burn for some.

Sharp is sharp, smooth is smooth.

Sharp enough to cut hairs with no resistance and smooth feeling on my face is what I aim for.

Again just my take/thoughts on it.

I agree with the guys above about the diamond particles. But, when I started shaving, I don't remember me being particularly picky about the harshness of the edges. Today, if the edges of my razors are not smooth enough, I don't like them. But then, as long as it could deliver a sharp edge that could cut without resistance, I was satisfied. Actually, I don't think I even knew what harshness was. There was sharp and not sharp enough.