Gentlemen,

Our learned Seraphim, in one of the posts, alluded to cutting the razor angle to less than 30 degrees, resting the spine almost flat against the face.

Although only a straight razor pilgrim, I agree with Seraphim. I left the 30-degree angle on the road a long time ago and seem to be doing all right.

If I were to give my angle an arbitrary degree, I would say I shave at about 10.

This might not work for everyone. It seems to work for me, especially since I never was comfortable with the 30-degree angle. If I remember, I read on the Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving information site something about placing the blade almost flat on the face. Unless, of course, I misunderstood, or misread.

So, Seraphim, thank you for your expertise and for giving me a heads up, indirectly, for the angle I use for my razor.

Gentlemen, what are your thoughts?

Regards,

Obie