Thread: Daily rotation, or weekly?

OK, so I only have two razors at the moment (with another one on the way from Ebay, and another bid pending.....you know how it goes... ).

That being said, it occured to me that how you approach your rotation may matter.

If you do a daily rotation: Change to a different razor every day, this will let you experience your entire collection more rapidly.

If you do a weekly rotation: Shave with same razor for a week at a time, this allows you to become more accustomed to how each razor may work best, get to know the nuances, strengths and weaknesses of the razors.

So, how about it. How do you do your rotation?

I do a daily rotation for my razors also for my creams and after shaves.
Each day another Shave of the Day

Whatever I fancy at the time, or whichever razor needs a testshave after honing.
But with only 3 more or less shaveready razors, my rotation hardly deserves that name.

I'm a daily rotator too but only with razors, not creams etc. Actually, I use two razors per day (head and face) so I can get through my rotation every month or so. After a while you get a good feel for each blade this way as well.

James.

I don't rotate soaps.
I use only Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream.

I have a very sensitive skin, and lots of soaps and creams just irritate my skin. I found one that works, I like it and I have no need to change.

I hve 2 Aftershaves. TOB to match the cream, and hugo boss.
Both are alcohol based. I like the refreshing slap in the face.
I usually use whichever I see first.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I'm a daily rotator too but only with razors, not creams etc. Actually, I use two razors per day (head and face) so I can get through my rotation every month or so. After a while you get a good feel for each blade this way as well.

James.

As a fellow head shaver, what do you use on your head. I can use any razor on my face that I've picked up to day (tooo many). But the crown of my head and the hair line growing around the ears towards the side burns are challenging. They get done mind you, but it take longer than I want.

Originally Posted by Soopercat

As a fellow head shaver, what do you use on your head. I can use any razor on my face that I've picked up to day (tooo many). But the crown of my head and the hair line growing around the ears towards the side burns are challenging. They get done mind you, but it take longer than I want.

I use any of my razors on my head. Larger blades and/or heavier grinds cut through the hair easier (particularly on the back of my head) I guess from momentum, but are trickier around the ear area in terms of maneuverability. Lighter grinds and/or smaller blades are better around the ears, but need to be kept moving through the thicker hair areas.

Don't worry about around the ears - time and practice will get you there.


James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I use any of my razors on my head. Larger blades and/or heavier grinds cut through the hair easier (particularly on the back of my head) I guess from momentum, but are trickier around the ear area in terms of maneuverability. Lighter grinds and/or smaller blades are better around the ears, but need to be kept moving through the thicker hair areas.

Don't worry about around the ears - time and practice will get you there.


James.

I guess its two razor's a day then..., I have been trying to only use one for both head and face. I found a few brands and styles I like for each but not "THE ONE" for both.

Thanks for the heads up, no pun intended, I will just use two per shave.

Kind regards

Of the poll options, I'm closest to a weekly rotation, though I tend to stick with one longer than that. No real schedule, I just like settling into a razor. After a while, I'll switch 'cause I hate to see the others neglected . I have 4 old Englishmen I rotate amongst.

- Dale

I'm only the second person with one razor. Whats this rotation thing you are talking about?