Thread: Help with Feather folding DX

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

Thanks for the advice guys. I should clear up, I WILL stick with this and WILL not be giving up. I approached this with too much confidence which was why the first shave was such a let down. I realised 1, my lathers have been really poor, I have since discovered a better technique and 2 while I have been stretching the skin I haven't done it properly. I did not consider the razor to be for beginners, I initially bought the blades for the mongoose razor (which I'm still waiting for) then saw the DX at a great price so I ordered that too.

WHat does a steep and shallow angle mean? Is steep more vertical and shallow horizontal? I think more vertical works better. I've had 2 more shaves since the first one, haven't cut myself and have not attempted the chin or moustash and certain areas of the neck, 1 pass north-south finishing with a DE. I've read the recommendation to NOT use a DE to finish up or problem areas, opinions please?

Thanks guys, everything you said makes perfect sense, really appreciate it.

Angle - imagine that you where to lay the razor flat against your face, then lift the spine up - if you raise the spine up 1 to 2 spine widths that would be "shallow or low angle"

Cleaning up with a DE - It is your face and razor and you should do what is best for you. Trying to do too much too early with any straight can be frustrating and counter productive.
With a Feather this is even more so IMHO.

The best thing for me while learning was to do the borders/starting points with something else along with finishing with a DE. Then one day I "forgot" to do that and realized that I no longer needed to.

You are on your way...

Smooth shaving.