I just tried a Shark Super Chrome in my EJ DE89 for the first time and noticed a difference in the feel of the shave that I haven't experienced with other blades. It's kind of hard to describe but the best I can do by putting it into words is that it feels kind of like it is shaving dry. (Almost kind of a scraping feeling.) My prep hasn't changed, my face and beard are wet (pre-soaked) with a very thin layer of Noxema under a nice lather (not too wet or dry). I'm not feeling pulling/tugging or skipping. My post shave alum application reveals that the shaves have been nearly irritation free or slightly irritated in my usual trouble spots. (I'm a relative newby still working on my technique.) Do some blades feel kind of like they shave dry? I've read conversations where some shavers said that they like a blade that provides them with feedback. Maybe this is one of those kind of blades? (for me) I just got my 4th shave out of the blade and it was very nice.
Can or do some blades feel like they shave dry?
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Some blades feel harsh against the skin, no matter how good and lubricating your lather is. I suppose this could what you're describing as being "dry." The Sharks were a blade that I found to be harsh, but other people's mileage may vary.
sounds like your angle is too aggressive, and or pressing too hard? you could be accustomed to a certain blade too. lots of factors. i just started straight shaving with a shavette, and i feel the same way. its my inexperience and a blade meant to cut the devil in two. lol. try some safflower oil before your lather. that stuff is amazing.
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super sharp! lol
You have been looking at too many Nacet blades..oh wait, that's a crocodile!
lol! i wouldnt use those because of its advertisement of sharpness! lolol
Am I the only one who's curious what would happen if one took a blade and put a light coat of silicone spray lubricant (dries like a varnish, sort of) on it? My fantasy is that it would fill the first-grind scratches just behind the cutting edge and provide a smoother shave. I suspect the cutting edge itself wouldn't be affected too much, if you just did a sort of dry dusting. It would be a cheap experiment.
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