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Thread: Comparing DE blades to str8's
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04-20-2008, 04:26 PM #8
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I could be wrong, of course, but it sounds like a technique issue or a lather issue or both. . . When I first started shaving with a DE razor I had a similar experience and my problem was the angle of the razor. I was holding the razor with the handle more parallel to my face instead of perpendicular to my face. The result was that I was more or less scraping the beard off, instead of having the blade scooch under the hairs and slice them off. This is a common mistake for gents used to shaving with an M3 or the like. . . M3 shaving technique does not translate to DE razor technique
I wouldn't give up on the DE yet. . . give it some time. Slow down and practice. Pay attention to your angle and not using any pressure. And enjoy the experience.
. . . wouldn't hurt to get a straight razor either, but the learning curve is a little bigger so just be aware of that.