Straight Razor vs Double Edge

**Bayamontate** · 01-02-2011, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You can get a great shave with a DE. With the right razor and blade combination and the right shave technique it can come very close to a straight shave but it will never match it. I use a straight mainly but also use a DE on a regular basis and after a straight shave 24hrs later I have barely enough stubble to shave again. With a DE, 24 hours later and I need a shave.

This about sums it up for me as well.

**Hillie** · 01-02-2011, 01:28 AM

I agree that a straight shave beats the DE. I started with a straight and bought a DE later, but have to admit that no matter how much I like the straight, the DE is just quicker.

No doubt my spastic technique is to blame there.

**GeauxLSU** · 01-02-2011, 01:44 AM

While I can shave faster with a DE, I also find that I'm at risk for more cuts and nicks than with a straight.

I prefer to shave after a shower, so I strop while the water is getting hot, shower, then make lather and shave.

No matter how careful I am with a DE, it never matches the shave from a straight.

But, I can't blame you for wanting to try a DE. A nice Gillette can be had on eBay for a reasonable price.

**salazch** · 01-02-2011, 02:28 AM

Here is a good demo on the EJ de89.

YouTube - Do YOU Want The BEST & CLOSEST Shave Ever? Try Shaving With a SAFETY RAZOR! Edwin Jagger Chrome DE89

**PA23-250** · 01-02-2011, 02:46 AM

Personally, I find I have much more control over angles w/ a straight--you can also maneuver a straight a bit more easily through weird areas (assuming the blade is not super big--8/8+). With practice, it's also easier to take the cutting right up to, but not over the limit if you're susceptible to ingrowns.

**salazch** · 01-02-2011, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by PA23-250

Personally, I find I have much more control over angles w/ a straight--you can also maneuver a straight a bit more easily through weird areas (assuming the blade is not super big--8/8+). With practice, it's also easier to take the cutting right up to, but not over the limit if you're susceptible to ingrowns.

I love my DE razors, but I do fine too that its easier for me to get ingrown hairs or irritation when going XTG with a DE than with a straight. The straight just works better for me in that area. I just have been too lazy and broke after Christmas to get my razors re honed.

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