Dang... another thread about this a couple of months ago had me convinced that cushion didnt exist.
Then you bring this argument into the mix... and now I just dont know!
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Dang... another thread about this a couple of months ago had me convinced that cushion didnt exist.
Then you bring this argument into the mix... and now I just dont know!
http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/db/dbc97...235a8783f5.jpg
I've always found with different lathers the feel of the shave changes as it does with water only.
I wouldn't assume the water relates to a cushion thing but maybe you are just using the blade a tad different because of the feel which gives a different result.
To me it's more a lube thing. Each media gives more or less and even with water the hardness of the water will change the feeling. Really hard water can cause a stickiness sensation while really soft water or softened water can be the opposite.
I think you may be right about the following.
(I wouldn't assume the water relates to a cushion thing but maybe you are just using the blade a tad different because of the feel which gives a different result.)
Maybe it is a slight change in angle that you do automatically without thinking of it.
I have been of the opinion that the soap/cream should clean the whisker of oil and dirt so it can hydrate and expand (hence the reason for multiple lather and towel applications) . The hydrated whisker is then easier to shave. Slickness is very important too...
:shrug: