I was cruising around and I saw an old razor that came with the Kriss Kross stripping machine. The instructions said it had a tilting head allowing the blade to slant 45deg “the correct way to shave” as stated by the directions. It got me thinking about something I wondered since I started shaving a few weeks ago.
Then I noticed these DE razors called “slants”.
Basically, why are we pulling the blades in a scraping action? Why are we having the blades meet the follicles perpendicular to each other? Why not slant the blade so it is introduced to the follicle gradually, more like a slicing action rather than a chop or scrape?
I tested.
Yeah, that works. I can shave faster and cleaner with less “hacking” repeats across the same strip. Have to be careful though and remember this action is more efficient and may not be optimal for areas like the Adam’s Apple that are full of terrain changes. I got some good razor burn down there doing it this way...first burning/major damage since I started.
It’s also tricky to remember to slant the blade and not the stroke. It’s real easy to forget and go from slicing to scraping again.
Also, the angle of slant affects many things, from efficiency to irritation to ease of skin cuts. It’s a tricky balancing act, but one I think worth mastering.
Is this a thing or am I kidding myself? Did I rediscover a lost technique or is this like a “no duh, kid” thing?
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Then I noticed these DE razors called “slants”.
Basically, why are we pulling the blades in a scraping action? Why are we having the blades meet the follicles perpendicular to each other? Why not slant the blade so it is introduced to the follicle gradually, more like a slicing action rather than a chop or scrape?
I tested.
Yeah, that works. I can shave faster and cleaner with less “hacking” repeats across the same strip. Have to be careful though and remember this action is more efficient and may not be optimal for areas like the Adam’s Apple that are full of terrain changes. I got some good razor burn down there doing it this way...first burning/major damage since I started.
It’s also tricky to remember to slant the blade and not the stroke. It’s real easy to forget and go from slicing to scraping again.
Also, the angle of slant affects many things, from efficiency to irritation to ease of skin cuts. It’s a tricky balancing act, but one I think worth mastering.
Is this a thing or am I kidding myself? Did I rediscover a lost technique or is this like a “no duh, kid” thing?
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