I used a de for about 5 months before I switched. And it's great just using straights lately
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I used a de for about 5 months before I switched. And it's great just using straights lately
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Start when ever you feel ready. Your own sense of self preservation will prevent any serious injury.
The men in my family always used straights. My first shave was with a straight. I had guidance because my dad shaved the weak hand side of my face to give me a feel for the pressure he used, angles and strokes. I still have a tiny scar on my cheek from my third tim going solo. At that age I only had to shave 2-3 times a week with one pass and he or my grandfather was on hand as a mentor for most of that first year. I think I still have some Kodachrome slides around of the big event.
I switched to DE's in college and again when I had small children.
Start with a straight and save yourself the money and time of learning the DE then learning the staight.
This was a helpful thread on SE. I will definitely put some time in before moving on from DE. Keep the wisdom coming.
The only SE razor I ever have used is a Rolls Razor, which is so different that I'm not sure if it counts, but always assumed that they would be used just like a DE. Now I know better.