Thread: A No ‘pulling and tugging’ razor?

Always wondered about the "no tugging or pulling" comments myself having never experienced an SR shave without feeling some slight resistance especially on the first WTG pass. I can, OTH, believe that comment with a good DE/blade combo. Could it be that people coming from using solely multi blade cart razors feel the difference more?

Bob

I am still wondering where the OP said Coti or Escher ??? that took this off on such a tangent..

Originally Posted by bill3152

I like super sharp. So when I hone them I push the limit on it. Everybody has their own opinion but I had the same issues you did regardling blades honed by others that were shave ready yet.dullish. I dont find a highly refined edge whether synthetic or jnat to be harsh at all. The harshness to me was from the tugging. But ymmv as always. I would love to give ypur blade a once over for postage. I think I can get it the way you want it as I like em very sharp as well.

Thanks for your kind, generous offer, Bill. Look for a PM from me.

Other than getting the blade I have sharper, I think the next move is to look into a ¼ grind razor or even heavier, as others have suggested. I’m looking at the Ralf Aust razors on SRD. Can anyone tell me what grind they have?

Thanks again for the help and the offer. You, and others like you make this a really great forum. Thanks again.

Bruseth

Kenny

Originally Posted by bruseth

I’m looking at the Ralf Aust razors on SRD. Can anyone tell me what grind they have?

I have the 5/8, 6/8, and 7/8. They're full hollow.

With a perfect prep and a great edge I occasionally can't tell if hairs are being cut because the razor is gliding so easily. But on another part of my face I encounter some more resistance. It winds up being about the same sensations I feel when shaving with a de. I wouldn't describe the light feeling of resistance as pulling though. If I feel that the I would try to hone it.

Michael

Originally Posted by mjsorkin

With a perfect prep and a great edge I occasionally can't tell if hairs are being cut because the razor is gliding so easily. But on another part of my face I encounter some more resistance. It winds up being about the same sensations I feel when shaving with a de. I wouldn't describe the light feeling of resistance as pulling though. If I feel that the I would try to hone it.

Michael

Thanks Michael. That’s exactly how it felt yesterday, when I shaved with the shavette. I actually didn’t think the whiskers were being cut - the razor just glided along, resistance-free. I was very surprised after making my WTG pass to find that not only were the hairs cut, but I was closer shaven than I usually am after 2 passes with my straight. That’s when I realized something was wrong. My technique, the products I used, virtually everything was exactly the same. The only difference was the shavette instead of my straight. I thought to myself that I hadn’t needed to put up with all the pulling and tugging, I probably needed a different razor. Some have posted saying that maybe a different grind might suit me better. I think they’re right, and intend to get a ¼ grind or more straight razor as soon as I can.
Thanks for your observations, Michael. I appreciate the help.

With a Shavette the surface area of the cutting edge is far diff than a straight,the resitance will be far less.

It is good of Bill3152 to offer you a honing for postage. If you take him up on it, you might ask him to shave with it first so that you can get other feedback on how the edge is & compare notes...do it by phone, more questions & answers come up that way.

Have you looked into the SRP razor if you are considering purchasing a new razor? It's got a heavier grind, is made by a pro & one of the few razors that can handle a 30K stone (this means it's got great steel and heat treated to get the best the steel can offer). Down side is that it would take a while from the time you order it to the time you receive it as each razor is custom made by hand.

Some other alternatives are some of the heavier vintage razors. I personally recommend staying away from a full wedge as they are a complete PITA to hone and some are even tough to strop if your strop has much draw.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

It is good of Bill3152 to offer you a honing for postage. If you take him up on it, you might ask him to shave with it first so that you can get other feedback on how the edge is & compare notes...do it by phone, more questions & answers come up that way.

It was very kind of Bill, wasn’t it? And yes, I am taking him up on it.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

Have you looked into the SRP razor if you are considering purchasing a new razor? It's got a heavier grind, is made by a pro & one of the few razors that can handle a 30K stone (this means it's got great steel and heat treated to get the best the steel can offer). Down side is that it would take a while from the time you order it to the time you receive it as each razor is custom made by hand.

I didn’t know they were still available. I’ll definitely look into them.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

Some other alternatives are some of the heavier vintage razors. I personally recommend staying away from a full wedge as they are a complete PITA to hone and some are even tough to strop if your strop has much draw.
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I’ve heard that about wedges. I’ll stay away from them for now.

Thanks for the comments and the help. It’s much appreciated.


Bruseth

Kenny

Originally Posted by shooter74743

Have you looked into the SRP razor if you are considering purchasing a new razor? .

Where does one find said gem??