Thread: Safety Razors & Slippery Handles

I agree with carmaloscheider that a light grip is all that's needed especially with a well-balanced razor. Similarly, I choke up on the handle some to avoid excess pressure. I have a Merkur heavy duty 43c stainless razor which has a satin polished finish on the hanlde. It gives a great grip, and all I have to do is steer...the razor does the work.

Originally Posted by BobH

Yea, I don't think anyone means they use a stranglehold/death grip on their DE or straight. It is just that with a light hold a slippery handle does not inspire confidence with a DE especially to guide the razor on it's way, at least for me. It is about control not about forcing anything or applying more pressure.

Bob

Oh yes of course, I wasn't wanting to suggest a strangle hold is used. Just mentioning that a useful tip might be a very loose hold.

If my fingers get wet and feel slightly slippery i'll rub my fingers on a block of alum.

problem solved.....