OK, so do people have prefered part fo the razor to shave with?
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OK, so do people have prefered part fo the razor to shave with?
For me it seems that the center to tip is the most used. (I'm mentally shaving here, and that appears to be correct)
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Definitely the first 1/3 of the blade. I do use other parts but no where near as much.
Front 1/3 the most... some for other places... but I can't really say I ever get much from the heel
Middle mostly, a rounded face probably makes that happen. But obviously there are places where you have to use the tip, and a spot or two where the heel comes in handy.
I'm wondering if subconsciously you end up using whatever part of the blade is sharpest more? :shrug:
Maybe my answer--the heel--wasn't really accurate to the question. I chose it because the heel is the part that I'm always trying to use. That is, I favor the heel wherever I can manage it.
In practice, it's probably the middle of the blade getting the most actual use.
I went with the zamboni choice..but I really mostly use the middle and the tip so about 3/4 of the blade
I use which every part of the blade reaches the area to shave best. I shave w/ just my right hand so I make use of the tool at hand to the best of it's abilities. For example, left side gets the toe on the sideburns and the right side gets the heel. The toe is used to style my mustache, all parts of the blade on my chin, middle on my cheeks and parts of my neck as well as the toe and heel on my neck depending on the neck contour and angle of attach I can maneuver. At times you may think I am using the Zamboni approach but I like to think I am putting some thought into my shave. CarrieM tests all of my edges when I finish honing them. It makes here very nervous to watch me shave my chin and other tough spots. Maybe she thinks I will be putting some body parts on the sink. :shrug: :D
I went with the Zamboni choice... that is what I usually intend to do... the result is more like the first 3/4 of the blade... but I never really paid more attention to it
I voted "different parts of the blade for different parts of the face," but I think it is likely that the middle of the blade still sees the most use.
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Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Middle and toe probably see the most use, but I need the heel for some of my shaving strokes.
Bart.
I am a shift for what ever I happen to be doing kinda shaver, but I do think that the type of razor itself has a little to do with how it is used also....
I move around the blade depending on where I am on my face. The just under the chin stuff is at the heel, the jawline is the middle, as are the cheeks. Sieburns are usually the first 1/3.
As long as I'm using the SHARP part, though, I am happy.
I too work most of the blade, whatever is best, but because of the goatee, long side burns and clean bottom lip/upper chin I end up using that front part of the blade the most, only way to get into some of those spots without hurting myself or taking off hair I still want. I use the full blade for my cheeks and neck and probably the last half most when doing the up strokes at the bottom of my neck. definitely the toe gets the most time off though.
Red
That's what I'd have posted but holli already said it. The heel gets slightly the least use with me.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
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Originally Posted by Big Red
You are never gonna find room on your face for the big new chopper of yours!:p
Last option for me.
Toe on the sideburns, middle on the cheeks, heel on the tricky parts because it's less likely to snag or bounce, less leverage.
I find I only use the toe of the razor for my sideburn area, and in the tight spot around my adams apple. Otherwise I mostly use the middle of the blade.
I mostly use the front third, but whatever works really.
X
When I 1st started I was using the spine but now I use the edge - much better! :-)
Seriously: I work different part sof the blade for different parts of my face.
The first 2/3rds are probably used most, but the heel is critical for some areas - like coming up and around the chin. So I voted for all areas of the blade. :)
Jordan
I voted for all areas. The first third (toe-ish) probably gets the most work, followed by the middle, with the heel bringing up third place. Depends on what areas I'm trying to hit with a particular grip.
Zamboni on the cheeks/most of the neck, Toe around the lips, Heel around the goatee/jawline
Upper part of the face (above the beard) I'm using either the toe 1/3 or the heel 1/3. About equally.
Below the beard I'm using the middle of the blade. :shrug:
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Originally Posted by Seraphim
The sharpest part of the blade...and no, I'm not trying to be funny. I know the idea is to get the same sharpness along the entire length of the blade but in reality this rarely happens and I always find myself gravitating towards the sharpest part...wherever that might be. :D
i just use different parts of the blade for different parts of my face, when i shave my gfs legs i mostly use the middle of the blade
I use the front 1/3 or maybe even the toe the most. Was just thinking about this today! :hmmm:
I had to look up what a Zamboni is. It sounded like an Italian sausage and I had trouble visualising a technique that involved waving a sausage over your face.:rofl2:
I went with what ever part works the best as I am shaving different areas of my face feel different or are easier to reach with different parts of the blade for instance, I use closer to the foot of the blade on my neck using either my round point or my square point just to avoid a careless nick or cut. Where the rest of my face I use the whole blade pretty uniformly.
There are special sausages favored by those who liek extra tallow in their shave soap. Rubbing them on your face just prior to shaving (or eating them) is a custom in some Eastern European countries!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rajagra
I'm a whatever works where I am guy. I'm still too new to have a good grip on my own style, but I can say that, when I CAN use the heel, I like it better; it feels like I have more fine control down close to my grip.
With that said, I am wondering if I should ask this here or start my own thread: Why are western straights so LONG? I mean, the only place the whole length of the blade really comes into play is on the cheeks, unless you're really good at your neck I guess...and the added cutting room doesn't seem to balance out the loss in maneuverability you get over a shorter blade. Even Lynn finds it easier to use a shorter blade (or so I gathered form the "fewer nicks under 3 inches" post)...so why aren't there more of them?
Just curious...
When I started using a straight, I shaved with the front third, occasionally using the middle. Now, after some experience & different razors, I use the whole edge & the toe particularly round the top lip. Cheeks & side of the throat are good for entire blade strokes I find.
the vote option with the zamboni is hillarious! while sometimes its kinda like that, ummm, ya wouldn't have much of a face left if you weren't careful!!
I tend to use different parts of the blade for individual areas because of angle and blade control issues...its definitely a learning process, part of the draw....
I use what ever part of the blade I need to, but I prefer to use the front 1/3rd I think.
I also have a goatee. I use the heel when I'm doing WTG passes along the goatee line (I shave with both hands).Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red
Chief
JUST GOT ANOTHER BLADE THAT HAS A SMILE AND TEND TO USE THE MIDDLE, THE TOE AND HEAL IN THE SMALL TIGHT SPOTS, DEPENDING ON WHAT SIDE i'M ON.