...I rotate the blade before each shave and find that results in more even blade wear...
A perfect solution.
...I rotate the blade before each shave and find that results in more even blade wear...
I'd never buy one. They look dumb and serve no purpose for me.
I wish every DE razor was a dual comb. It's not like you can use both sides in the same stroke, after all.
Sure, if that is what you want, but I think once shavers have made up their mind whether they prefer the open or closed comb variant there is little rationale in having a dual comb.
For anyone like me, who does not believe in taking a blade out of a razor until it is time to replace the blade, it might even be counterproductive, as I don’t like to be forced to shave with the open or closed side if I don’t feel like just for the sake of using both edges evenly.
I also found that if blade gap and exposure are the same, there is little difference between the two variants, except for the way the razor head routes the residual lather during a pass.
IMO, the perceived aggressiveness and closer shave of many open comb razors lies in their wider blade gap and exposure when compared to their closed comb counterparts (e.g. Mühle R41 vs. R89). As this is not the case with a dual head (correct me if I’m wrong), I see no reason for a dual head razor in my den.
Besides, I have several razors with both open and closed comb heads, so if I should feel the urge, which I rarely do, all I had to do is swap bottom and, if needed, base plates.
paulusekI hate dual comb.
You're not really suggesting I purchase a razor that is half of what I really want so the small number of shavers who desire the two sided choice can have their pick of the litter?True, but those that don't want to use one side or the other of the dual comb don't have to. They've still got their preference on one side.
The Flipside OC is a great choice on days I just want a casual shave. It's also a great bargain from a cost standpoint if you have a spare handle.I bought my first Dual combination OC + SB Yaqi "Flipside". One of my best razors for just the right blade feel to the face. I did not know what to expect so I did not want to spend a lot on this experiment.
The OC side is less aggressive than the scalloped sold bar side, it is like a adjustable razor I found but on the fly with no settings to stop & set and I like to use the OC on the chin area mostly with excellent results with minimal irritation. The shave is usually excellent also for closeness and comfort.
The only draw back is remembering or visually confirming what side your on sometimes.
I have a lot of razors in rotation and always look forward to using the Yaqi dual Flipside razor when it's turn comes up!