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11-09-2012, 06:06 PM #1Senior Member
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smiling or straight edge?
I was wondering why major manufactures like Dovo and Boker etc. don't make razors with slight smiles. Is it just cost of manufacturing?
I only have 2 razors with slight smiles but I really enjoy using them. I seem to get better shaves from them, especially around my neck area. So which style do you prefer, slight smile or straight?
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11-09-2012, 06:12 PM #2At this point in time...
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There are quite a few new razors that have the ability to smile...
You have to hone toward a smile... Jimmy will most likely link the old barbers manual and their directions to get you there.. You can aslo look at Spazola's, Philadelph's and My vids on how to hone a smiling blade, as those techniques can also push the edge in the right direction also...
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11-09-2012, 06:15 PM #3Just a guy with free time.
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I prefer a slight smile.
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11-09-2012, 06:23 PM #4Senior Member
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Confuscious say "Man with happy blade have happy shave."
Havachat45 and dustoff003 like this.Mastering implies there is nothing more for you to learn of something... I prefer proficient enough to not totally screw it up.
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11-09-2012, 10:47 PM #5Senior Member
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One thing that saddens me is when a razor, which started life with a smile, has been honed straight - it just looks odd
Hang on and enjoy the ride...
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