Almost as good as a straight shave!
For the last couple of months, I've been shaving more and more with a DE.
I haven't quit straightshaving(never will) But it's much more convinient for me to shave with a DE in the morning.Until resently, I've only had the travel mercur.But a few days ago, I recieved a mercur progress.WOW!
I simply love it! Allmost as close a shave as with a straight.And frankly with less irritation(feather or bluebird blade.) Just the weight of this baby in my hand make simile:)
Does it get any better then this? Any suggestions for any particular DE?
(I'm not getting the future or vision, to modern looking for my taste)
Kristoffer.
Almost As Good As A Straight Shave
Gentlemen,
I have trimmed my DE razor collection to one, the Edwin Jagger "Chatworth" barley, a lovely razor. The only time I use it, however, is when in a rush. I used it yesterday, Saturday, since I had a gig in Chicago and had to get get moving fast.
The shave was great, but even that one time, I missed the stropping and rest of the colorful ritual that comes with a straight razor. So, yes, I will keep the double edge in the rack and use it only when forced by lack of time.
By the way, my blades are the Feather and the Gillette 7 O'Clock "yellow."
Regards,
Obie