Thread: Different Technique with Different Razors

I, on the other hand, notice no difference at all when I rotate my razors. Turn 'em over, turn 'em end for end, spin 'em around a bit, nothing, they still shave the same.

Seriously tho', other than the obvious differences due to relative sharpness the biggest variable I need to pay attention to is the difference in length of the blade - and the tip shape if different than the last razor used. Couple a change to a longer blade with a change from a round tip to a square tip and there have been times when I'm lucky to still have ears. Not that they work that well, but one gets used to cosmetic appearances and functionality: they are somewhere to hang the hearing aids.

Originally Posted by Bruce

Seriously tho', other than the obvious differences due to relative sharpness the biggest variable I need to pay attention to is the difference in length of the blade - and the tip shape if different than the last razor used.

Me too. I have a custom by Josh Earl that is about a quarter inch longer than average and I have to be aware of that . Also maneuvering an 8/8 blade when I've been shaving with 5/8 for awhile. Not a big thing but subtle differences in the feel.

I find I notice a difference in the width of the blade. I have to watch my angles when I got from 5/8" up to a wider 7/8" or 15/16".

And I totally have to rethink things when I use my Kamisori..! I've only used that twice so far, and it gives wonderful shaves, but its totally different to use than a Western razor. For me at least anyway...!

I have six different razors, all with some level of hollow ground blade and a mix of spike and round points. I can sense some difference in balance and some blades are "springier" in that they have a more severe grind. But, I don't pay a great deal of attention to things like angle etc, I just do what comes naturally with each blade. I suppose there are some minor differences from blade to blade, but I am afraid if I tried to analyze these while shaving, I would end up cutting myself. Too much analysis is either the second or third largest cause of injury while shaving.