Thread: Am I missing something in DE shaving?

I learned on DE, and when I tried it again, used a feather. Big mistake. Used the same razor (vintage super adjustable) with a Derby from SRD, and was quite impressed. Very smooth, no carnage. The shave lasted long enough for a work day, but about 3-4 hrs shorter than a str8.

Feathers are pretty notorious. I will try them again, sometime, but use a DE only when time doesn't permit a good str8 shave (twice since last June).

Been shaing with my grandad's Gellette DE. its an open comb style head and it has a travel kit. shaved 4 times now with it in , what I hope, will show me if i
a straight will solve my ingrwn hair issues. VERY very harsh first couple times. but this time, #4, was very smooth. after 10 hrs still mostly bbs and no irritiation. Hang in there, you'll get better before u know it.

Thanks to everyone.

I've been using the Gillette + Feather to do clean-up work. Now, on shave #4, it's finally lost its harshness. I suppose it will get dull eventually, but it's just about right now.

I suppose a Jagger is in my future.<g>

Charles

Charles,

If you're near a WalMart, pick up a 10 pack of their Wilkerson Sword blades. For a buck and change it'll give you a different, milder blade to try.

Brian

After a break, I put a fresh Feather blade in the Gillette, and did one WTG pass. No problems at all! Very light touch, lighter than a straight razor.

I don't know what will happen with an ATG pass, but I'm game to try that tomorrow.

My initial trouble wasn't caused by the blade or razor -- but by the hand holding them.

Charles

Fantastic.

when i started using feather blades in my de it was pretty rough after a few shaves i guess i learned the trick or something cause now (when i use my de) all other blades seem harsh, i love feather blades.

-dan-

Originally Posted by cpcohen1945

No problems at all! Very light touch, lighter than a straight razor.

My initial trouble wasn't caused by the blade or razor -- but by the hand holding them.

That seems to be the ticket!

We have to remember that even though they are called "safety razors" we are still dealing with extremely sharp and thin blades, which are very sensitive to angle and pressure. Improper technique will cause bleeding and razor burn. But with experience and practice you can achieve a BBS shave very much on par with a straight shave. Happy shaving, all!