Ive been shaving with antique gillette safety razors for a few years now. Ive got a pretty reasonable collection of each basic model. Not every different kind of every different model, but a reasonably representative sample.
Some of these razors are pretty aggressive. The merkur futur dialled up is pretty nasty. The old type I have is pretty aggressive too.
I tend to avoid shaving with the aggressive ones. I get a perfectly adequate 2 pass shave for work days in about 5 mins and can take extra time on sundays for a good job with one of the superspeeds or techs.
I get no nicks or cuts. With one of the aggressive ones no matter how careful I am, I end up with some weepers.
So, you guys that like the aggressive ones - whats the appeal?
Does it have a good valid advantage, or is it a bit of a pissing contest?
Some of these razors are pretty aggressive. The merkur futur dialled up is pretty nasty. The old type I have is pretty aggressive too.
I tend to avoid shaving with the aggressive ones. I get a perfectly adequate 2 pass shave for work days in about 5 mins and can take extra time on sundays for a good job with one of the superspeeds or techs.
I get no nicks or cuts. With one of the aggressive ones no matter how careful I am, I end up with some weepers.
So, you guys that like the aggressive ones - whats the appeal?
Does it have a good valid advantage, or is it a bit of a pissing contest?