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12-21-2014, 03:18 PM #1Senior Member
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Definitely easier with a shorter blade, but like 10Pups says, it's all in the way you use it.
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12-21-2014, 04:46 PM #2
Makes sense to remember, before shaving, which blade length you are using!
Ear lobes do like that suggestion!
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12-21-2014, 04:48 PM #3lobeless
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Yes, yes they do Richard
Originally Posted by Geezer
. Hence the reason I love my "shorties" so much lol!
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12-22-2014, 02:40 AM #4
I love a shorter blade. I have a goatee so it requires a shorter blade. If i use a longer blade I have to use it at more of an angle.
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12-25-2014, 02:16 AM #5King of the Shorties
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Word! My 3" blades never get touched any more. Heck, my 2.75ers barely get a glance... but my 2.5" and under.... well, they get all the love! Originally Posted by earcutter
Yes, yes they do Richard. Hence the reason I love my "shorties" so much lol!engine46 likes this.Recovered Razor Addict
(Just kidding, I have one incoming...)
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12-25-2014, 02:36 AM #6Truth is weirder than any fiction..
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Never tried one, but the Kamisori and quite a few of the western grind Japanese razors appear to have short blades, must be a reason knowing them, ease of use I would say.
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12-25-2014, 03:41 AM #7Greaves is my friend !!!
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i have a old Greaves that has the longer blade , i never really much noticed any difference to be honest but im a slow shaver with many blind spots so i do a lot of feeling around with the toe before i make a pass
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12-25-2014, 05:12 AM #8aka shooter74743
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Every time I use a longer blade it seems to find one of my ear lobes, I don't know why.
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12-26-2014, 02:15 AM #9Senior Member
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I remember watching a video Lynn(?) made a while back about the size of blade he recommended to new guys. I seem to remember him mention not being too comfortable with anything over the 3", IIRC.
I didn't lobe myself, but I sure did bury the tip in my cheek a couple times. I'm far less comfortable with over 3". For me, like said above, I would have to think long and hard.
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