Thread: I just scraped my face off.

Definietly angle and pressure. When I first started out I did what Ryan82 said to do. I didn't take long and it works perfectly. The hardest thing to forget to do is press down. You kinda have to with disposable razors and carrying this habit over to D.E.'s will almost always leave your face a mess!

I'm thinking about picking up a DE for touching up after my SR on my neck and for traveling. What is the difference between a open comb DE and regular DE? The heavy weight is just the weight f the razor right? After reading some of these posts....I don't know if I want to try....the SR came to me quick...except my neck. I just can't get close enough. Thanks for the advise!

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

The DE you're using is pretty tame really. You need to work on you stroke with angle and pressure the key words there.

I beg to differ, it's a middle of the road razor. Quite aggressive compared to Merkur OC, iKon OSS, Feather… It has a blade gap of a Progress on 3. You need good technique to keep from getting cut. If you have razor burn from the EJ your angle is wrong and your using some pressure. If you have smooth skin then by improving your technique you will get a good shave. If not, you may want to consider a milder razor.

Originally Posted by Brewdaddy

I'm thinking about picking up a DE for touching up after my SR on my neck and for traveling. What is the difference between a open comb DE and regular DE? The heavy weight is just the weight f the razor right? After reading some of these posts....I don't know if I want to try....the SR came to me quick...except my neck. I just can't get close enough. Thanks for the advise!

I prefer OC razors that are mild, Merkur OC, Gillette Old Type. OC or SB is really a matter of preference. Either style can be very mild or very aggressive. Selecting the razor for its efficiency is more important than which style it is. Try one of each, that's what makes this fun.

From what I have read about the OC and Regular DE, there is not much difference. Unless you have a beard, then the OC is suppose to be easier to use. From my personal experience I prefer the regular DE razors. They do get clogged easier, but I can get a better shave. Two of my DE razors are made by Gillette. One is the Fatboy, and one is a Super Adjustable. The Fatboy is by far my heaviest DE, and the SA is the lightest in my collection. I like the feel of the Fatboy in my hand, but it has a short handle, which has led to pressure issues at times. The SA has a long handle, but I find it kind of uncomfortable to use. They shave the same, it basically comes down to what feels best in your hand. If you can get DE with blade adjustments, get them. You can adjust the angle of the blade to change the aggressiveness of the shave. All mine go from 1-9. I keep mine at a 4, unless i need to get rid of a lot of hair. Then it goes up to 7 or 8. I don't think they are too complicated to learn, once you find one that feels right.

What about 29c or 21r after descriptions of the DE's?

Originally Posted by Brewdaddy

What about 29c or 21r after descriptions of the DE's?

Some terminology I am lost on. What is this in reference to? Is it the type of combs, or style? Thanks.

Originally Posted by Merc

Some terminology I am lost on. What is this in reference to? Is it the type of combs, or style? Thanks.

I'm guessing the 21r refers to the Parker 21r DE razor. I'm at a loss for what the 29c refers to.

As for recomendations, the Merkur 15C gets my approval. It's one of the milder open comb razors. Pair it with a Personna or a Derby blade.

Originally Posted by Merc

Some terminology I am lost on. What is this in reference to? Is it the type of combs, or style? Thanks.

Ya their just model numbers. For the Parker's. I have a Parker 22R DE razor. Shaves well, nice weighty brass. No pressure needed at all.

Originally Posted by mdarnton

I was where you're at a couple of months ago, and decided that I'd do a lot less damage to my face if I scrubbed mercilessly on the hard spots with the straight rather than the DE. Looking back on things, I don't really understand why DE was considered an upgrade at the time--every time I've used one it's done a lot more damage than my straight.

Lose the DE, and don't look back.

I'm not looking at the DE as an upgrade, but right now I can't manage my whole face with a straight. That, and there will be days where I simply don't have the time for the full ritual. I bought the DE for those reasons.