Guys, I've been into this hobby for just a few months now, and I'm still experimenting with different blades. I'm trying to find the ideal balance of the type of razor, type of blade, and number of passes. I find that if I use one of the sharper blades, I can get a good close shave with minimal irritation in fewer passes. If I use a milder blade like a Derby, I can get just as close, but with one additional pass. If there's a difference between those two techniques in the degree of irritation I suffer, it'll take more experience to bear that out. I'm sure the same balancing act applies to aggressive vs. mild razors, but right now I'm using the same razor every time so as not to over-complicate my experiment.
So please tell me about your experiences and the setups that work best for you. Which razors, which blades, how many passes? All comments are welcome.
So please tell me about your experiences and the setups that work best for you. Which razors, which blades, how many passes? All comments are welcome.