Quote Originally Posted by buzzhave7 View Post
Well I just thought that an aggressive DE means more blade exposure whereas on a SR, it's just all blade no safety bar. Being a newbie and all, if my skin don't like the aggressive DE because of the amount of blade exposure, won't that be the same with SR?
No, it's not the same. Yes, they will both shave your face and they can both cut you, but they are both also dependent on technique. Even a mild DE can give you irritation if you use it like a cartridge razor.
Because aggressive DE's are more dependent on technique, it's probably best to start out on something more mild for learning.

Both straights and DE's require technique to get a good shave, regardless of skin type.