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Well im using feather ac dx straight daily with pro blade. im happy with the results.
But also i have a feather as-d2 double edge which left on the cabinet... Waiting for my son but he is so little...
in this case as i shave daily i can rotate this 2 razor daily but that doesnt affect technique? Also skin hasnt difficulties to adopt different machines?
Regards
Hi EmreMusovi ,
I'm not sure if I understand your post/question, if I misunderstand you, I apologise...
I mainly use a straight as I am trying to learn / improve my technique, but I do use a double edge (Edwin Jagger DE89) sometimes as well... occasionally if I am in a hurry and more so when I was learning the straight and couldnt do my chin/jawline and under my nose very well... I used the DE to touch-up my straight attempt.
I didn't find that using both affected my skin in any way. In fact, I found that it was better for my skin to use a DE than the straight with poor technique.
If I have misunderstood your question, please say so and I am happy to share my experiences if I have anything to offer. Many other members here have far more experience than me though.
Well my question is rotating razors each day doesnt effect the technique since one day i use straight other a de which asks for different technique.
I don't think it affects technique, however the more you practice something the better you will get. ie. DE 100 times then straight x 1 time, you won't improve with your straight very fast.
Just take the time, which ever method you use, to focus on the basics... skin stretching, blade angle, pressure, hair growth direction etc.
Plus the preparation is similar for both... good lather, soften the hair with water and post shave treatment.
Well actually thats the question if i only use the straight instead of rotating with de i have better trchnique and better results. So i should left de on the closet
I think it may be like learning to ski vs learning to snowboard...
Both are on the snow so there are common characteristics, but if you try to learn both, it will take a bit longer to master, but there's nothing wrong with that.
Thank you very much yeah the example is strict im very good on de and getting better on straight maybe i should only use straight for a while than when i master it i should start rotation
"Rotation" doesn't effect me because I "rotate" among two identical 5/8 full hollow C.V. Heljestrand MK31's so my perfomance stays pretty much spot on daily. This Minimalist approach isn't for very many people who enjoy such a variety and diversity but for me it has led to amazing daily sink time.
Yes same routine everyday but better shaves
I've shaved with a straight razor for about 8 years, now I can switch to anything and it will be good. I did shave almost exclusively with a straight for the 1st year and I think that developed all the muscle memory I needed to get a great straight shave.
I switch between my straight razors in every shave, as a newbie SR user I may say it affects the technique because brain tries to repeat movements from the last shave. Every razor(straights/DEs/SEs etc.) has it's own characteristics so the skin and technique are effected if user is not experienced enough.
When you first start out, switching between sizes and grinds may pose a bit of a challenge, but essentially, the technique remains the same, maybe their might be some tweaks in terms of pressure and angle, but once the fundamentals are there, I find there's no adjustment any longer.
Now put a DE in my hand and it take me much longer to shave, and still find holding it somewhat awkward....
Well i decided to use one week de one week shavette
I dove into Straights and never looked back. DE's give me the willies, scare the heck out of me... No clue why...
When I saw this I was trying to figure out the techniques behind a wedge, 1/4, half and hollows :p
Once you learn you can switch sizes and grinds and go from straight to DE without even thinking about it. it's like driving a typical car and going to a small truck. You adjust quickly.
All my straights(10)are the same brand,same grind,same size,same scales,all my brushes (7) are the exact same Knot,Same Loft,same handle.
I Only use 3 soaps (all cheap stuff) Cella, Tabac, Palmolive,at my age I hate change,I do what I know works.
Boreing to some perhaps.if it ain't broke do not fix it,took me 50 yrs to realize that.