Thread: Now I know why I stopped using a DE

I hope I'll be forgiven, because until I get a cataract taken out of my left eye, I cannot shave with a straight razor anymore--I'm scared.

Jeff

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Hm, maybe it's just my combo of blades/razor, but I've never had a problem with a DE and I don't use it frequently by any means (I could probably count on both hands the number of times I've used a DE). If I'm running late in the morning and feel that I need a shave, I whip out my SuperSpeed with a Derby, throw some water on my face and do a quick WTG. Haven't nicked myself with it yet.

the superspeed is one of the milder shaver for sure, but a great one and very capable of giving a great shave. to compare, it is like leaving an adjustable slim on 1. try it on 9 and see how much blood you get, but it was a close shave i run my Fatboy at 3 or 4 and it works good, my dad does a one pass in the shower with his Fatboy on 9, and really likes it. he thinks my shaving hobby is weird, i think his shaves suck

I have not shaved with a straight yet (I don't count today's first bloody foray using the Dovo Shavette) but plan to do so when I get my first straight honed and buy a strop. I am hopeful that things will go better.

Nathan

Originally Posted by crackstar

I hope I'll be forgiven, because until I get a cataract taken out of my left eye, I cannot shave with a straight razor anymore--I'm scared.

Jeff

Jeff: IIRC there was a member at least at one time, maybe still active that is legally blind and shaves with a straight. Maybe you can work something out technique wise to be able to continue?

Chris L

Originally Posted by Chris L

Jeff: IIRC there was a member at least at one time, maybe still active that is legally blind and shaves with a straight. Maybe you can work something out technique wise to be able to continue?

Chris L

Interesting Chris, this kind of goes along the lines of the conversation we were having about being able to tell the difference of the two sides o a razor grind with your eyes closed and not being able to tell with your eyes open.

Originally Posted by chee16

the superspeed is one of the milder shaver for sure, but a great one and very capable of giving a great shave. to compare, it is like leaving an adjustable slim on 1. try it on 9 and see how much blood you get, but it was a close shave i run my Fatboy at 3 or 4 and it works good, my dad does a one pass in the shower with his Fatboy on 9, and really likes it. he thinks my shaving hobby is weird, i think his shaves suck

I don't doubt what you're saying at all with regards to the SS being very mild. What I don't understand is why anything more aggressive would be needed. Maybe it's just me, but a single WTG with my SS/Derby gives me about the same closeness as a single WTG with a straight (at least as far as I remember). And, before you go saying I'm rubbish with a straight, let me just say... well... I'm not.

After 12 months of mainly S/E razor shaves,I don't feel a need to rush headlong into straights just yet. They are giving me superb results.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I don't doubt what you're saying at all with regards to the SS being very mild. What I don't understand is why anything more aggressive would be needed. Maybe it's just me, but a single WTG with my SS/Derby gives me about the same closeness as a single WTG with a straight (at least as far as I remember). And, before you go saying I'm rubbish with a straight, let me just say... well... I'm not.

trust me, i have read enough of your posts to know you know what your doing with a SR
i think the big difference is that with a SS you have to have the angle perfect all the time or it won't be as close, which means practice of technique right. but with a more aggressive razor razor you can be a bit more sloppy with the angle and not lose the closeness, BUT it is easier to nick yourself. so there is a trade off there. i have never been into the more aggressive DEs, i like the medium to non-aggressive. but now a days i don't use any DE. its all SR

Wonderful Experience!

Originally Posted by chee16

trust me, i have read enough of your posts to know you know what your doing with a SR
i think the big difference is that with a SS you have to have the angle perfect all the time or it won't be as close, which means practice of technique right. but with a more aggressive razor razor you can be a bit more sloppy with the angle and not lose the closeness, BUT it is easier to nick yourself. so there is a trade off there. i have never been into the more aggressive DEs, i like the medium to non-aggressive. but now a days i don't use any DE. its all SR

Thanks for the info there. I've got to admit, I'm quite ignorant about DE's. I use my SS like your average Joe would use a Mach3; I believe the term that has been used before is "like a Zamboni."