Originally Posted by
TexasBob
Have you ever used a SE razor, specifically the GEM 1912 with stainless PTFE-treated blades?
I am new to straight shaving and if I want a really close shave I do a final pass with the SE as my straight technique isn't up to the job yet. A SR only gets me to a SAS (socially acceptable shave) and even that can leave a little "reminder".
I was a recent convert to SE from DE shaving when I decided to give straights a try and at that time (couple of weeks ago) I found that SE shaves were significantly better than DE shaves. I wonder how close an SE is to a well-practiced straight shave.
Is it SR > SE > DE
or SR ~ SE > DE ?? (~ meaning similar)
As a matter of fact it was the experience of SE shaving that convinced me to try SR shaving (after major disappointments with shavettes that use split DE blades). An SE blade is significantly more rigid than a DE blade and I believe that is what makes it shave better. Based on that belief I figured a SR would be even more rigid and might therefore be even better. With my current skill level I can't say.