Thread: Who Uses A DE For Touchup After A Straight?

Initially I used a DE for the 2nd pass AND touchups. I did the 1st pass entirely with the Straight, knowing that there was no pressure to get it perfect, as I was going to finish with my slantbar. This "no pressure" approach really allowed me to relax and focus on the basics of Straight shaving without worrying about getting that perfect pass. In about 10 shaves I was not using the DE anylonger! In about 25 shaves with the Straight I was loving it. 50 shaves in I thought "why in the hell did the male population get away from this...this is awesome"! There is no shame in using your current method of shaving as a set of "training wheels" on your journey.

I just recently bought a DE to try and have been using it for touch ups on my neck. I have a couple spots where the hair grows sideways and I haven't been able to get it as smooth as I like with a SR. Plus the DE is new to me so I look forward to it almost as much as the SR. I get BBS everywhere but the aforementioned neck areas with SRs

Do what works for you and enjoy it

Chris

I did this the last 2 shaves. It bothers the heck out of me. But then again, it's only my 6th or 7th straight razor shave. I'm only hoping eventually I won't have to

I use two SR these days, my big "Red Injun" does the most, a very small and short razor with a round nose (no name) is used for touch up on my neck. My DE is used on rare occasions just because. Works for me for BB shaves

My beard is clinically insane (grows in swirls on my jaw) and is tough as a redwood forest in what would be the goatee area. When I started SR shaving it seemed logical to me to progress only as far as my ability would allow at the time. That meant a SR for all but my lip and point of my chin for quite a while. Long winded way of saying using a DE for touchups seems okay as long as you're progressing.

The last area that I was comfortable with using a SR only was the tip of my chin. It's not pointy but is a bit angular and was really tough to safely get to initially. It just took a few month's practice and a bit of reading here before I could navigate it bloodlessly. Stick with it and it'll all come together.

Also, here's a link to a thread that will help - that then has 2 great links (easier than typing)... http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...reachable.html

I have been finishing my shaves with a DE. I'll lather up, shave with my straight. Once the first pass is completed, I have to go against the grain to finish up with my DE. I just completed my 3rd shave with a straight and I do not have the guts to finish off with the straight.

So yes, I am if finishing off with my DE.

I have been straight shaving for a bit over a year now and absolutely love it. That being said I love all aspects of traditional wetshaving in general inclusive of DE's. I always use a DE to finish my shaves. I do two passes- one wtg and one atg- with my straight, and then do an xtg and touchup with my DE. I always get BBS this way and I look at it as having the best of both worlds at my fingertips!

I put the de away when I started with the straight. I figured sink or swim, although everybody should do what makes them comfortable. Ive always been able to get at least a dfs from the get go. I used one about a month ago and the shave was ok. I got a real close shave as Im used to stretching so stretch with the de then. I almost forgot about the itch a half hour later though. Still get it. ANd don't miss an itchy neck.

An obvious point, but for me - to go ATG - must have an absolutely fresh and sharp edge - whether SR or DE.

For me anyway, it has to be very sharp and smooth. When I prep I can get irritated on the neck by applying too much pressure atg with my lather if I rub it in before the shave. So a less than stellar sharp blade is a no go for me.