Thread: Rotation! What? When? Where? Why?how?

Just wondering how you guys set up your rotation. I dont have one. Basically im trying new ones as they unexpectedly show up at my door. Or i go back to a trusted one. How many in the rotation? Why you chose them? How often do you change the rotation?

Rene

My rotation consists of taking whatever I fancy that morning. Sometimes I rotate according to the blade's country of origin but that's about it.

Go with your "Facial Instinct"...

pcdad

No rhyme or reason. Every time I set up a rotation scheme I always change it after a time.

I reckon I must have ADD as I rarely shave with the same razor 2 days in a row. As new razors come in the post, they either get used pretty quickly and then go in the rotation selection or if they need honing, they go in the honing pile until I get around to them.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

No rhyme or reason. Every time I set up a rotation scheme I always change it after a time.

Ditto. It just kind of happens. I try not to use a razor again until I've used all my others first, unless I'm specifically limiting myself to one razor to learn the curves.

That's black and white for me! I have a black one and a white one and I just use the one that I didn't use the day before. If I forget which one I used the day before then that's a black day for me!


Mick

for me, it depends on which day of the week it is....On Sunday, I will pul out my most trusted and sharp..Froe there it goes downhill to ones that I am workingi into the rotation to test their worthyness...

Only three for me. Either Bengall 6/8 round or square point or if I feel like I need a change I go the old W&B chopper.
In the past I used to go through a rotation of about 10 and then add in a few others for good measure but I started feeling it was too extravagant.

I confess, I am a minimalist shaver.

I use one razor a week. For me the week begins Monday morning and goes through Sunday.

This morning ended W&B Bow week and tomorrow starts Robeson Diamond Edge Week

By using each razor for seven consecutive days, I learn more about how the razor responds to stropping and I get a better baseline for its performance and edge holding ability.

This rotation schedule has been very instructive. Sort of the difference between dating and marriage.

I remain &c
LG Roy