Before you give up on a Tech, try using a tube cream with it. (I say this because for me, getting shave later from a soap that's slick and protective enough is quite a challenge.)
I would like a second razor, and I want it to be SS or a vintage or something kinda cool. Can I defend my position with logic? Probably not.Forgive me for stating the obvious, but why don't you go back to the setup that works for you for a while (or forever)?
You've paid for the Tech and you're going to use it no matter what it does to your face?
Personally, I'd put it away for a few months and then try again when you're more sure of your technique.
Short of that, you need to change at least one thing you're doing now, because it isn't working. I'd use the Persona blade as that seems like the least likely culprit (although it could be). I'd use less pressure and try a different shaving angle, maybe steeper on one side and more shallow on the other. Less pressure is always a good idea unless you start to drop the razor in the sink.
If you do what you did you'll get what you got.
Good luck.
I face lather. Though I may be doing it wrong.The Baili 131 is a closer clone to the Gillette Tech (a 1965 or 1966 Tech, if memory serves). The BD191 takes some aspects of the Tech but, as far as I know, doesn't have a direct counterpart. This thread may be of some help: Thread 'The Tech Clone Wars' The Tech Clone Wars - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
Which Gillette Tech do you own? My preferred Techs are from the 1940s and 1950s.
The blades I prefer in my Techs are Feather and Kai.
Use a steep angle, as King C. Gillette taught us.
Pinaud soap is okay - I use it as my travel soap. How are you building your lather? Do you face lather or bowl lather?
Like Palmolive? What do you recommend?Before you give up on a Tech, try using a tube cream with it. (I say this because for me, getting shave later from a soap that's slick and protective enough is quite a challenge.)
The Baili 131 is a closer clone to the Gillette Tech (a 1965 or 1966 Tech, if memory serves). The BD191 takes some aspects of the Tech but, as far as I know, doesn't have a direct counterpart. This thread may be of some help: Thread 'The Tech Clone Wars' The Tech Clone Wars - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
Which Gillette Tech do you own? My preferred Techs are from the 1940s and 1950s.
The blades I prefer in my Techs are Feather and Kai.
Use a steep angle, as King C. Gillette taught us.
Pinaud soap is okay - I use it as my travel soap. How are you building your lather? Do you face lather or bowl lather
I just purchased a 1956 Tech. I lather on the face. I don't have a lot of equipment and I don't have a lot of money to spend. That limits me at this point.The Baili 131 is a closer clone to the Gillette Tech (a 1965 or 1966 Tech, if memory serves). The BD191 takes some aspects of the Tech but, as far as I know, doesn't have a direct counterpart. This thread may be of some help: Thread 'The Tech Clone Wars' The Tech Clone Wars - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
Which Gillette Tech do you own? My preferred Techs are from the 1940s and 1950s.
The blades I prefer in my Techs are Feather and Kai.
Use a steep angle, as King C. Gillette taught us.
Pinaud soap is okay - I use it as my travel soap. How are you building your lather? Do you face lather or bowl lather?
I have a Tech as well and I have used it like 3 times. I found it uncomfortable on my face and in my hand. The last time I tried using a steep angle and a larger handle and it was the best shave of the three but it wasn't a great shave. Many people say it is mild and awesome but in my case I found neither to be true.I have used the following blades:
Persona blue
Shark chrome
Derby premium
I use Pinaud Clubman or Creamo
Synthetic brush or badger
I am new to wet shaving, 6 weeks or so.
I had achieved a perfect irritation free shave with Baili bd191 (a tech clone) and Persona blades.
The tech isn't as comfortable but I think I'm not accustomed to feeling the blade. My face has red dots and feels irritated after shaving.
Any suggestions?
(As others have suggested) I think you're shaving too shallow (i.e. riding the cap).I am new to wet shaving, 6 weeks or so.
I had achieved a perfect irritation free shave with Baili bd191 (a tech clone) and Persona blades.
The tech isn't as comfortable but I think I'm not accustomed to feeling the blade. My face has red dots and feels irritated after shaving.
Any suggestions?
I have been riding the top cap and blade with very little safety bar. I thought this was the way.
...The videos on YouTube teach you to shave off the cap.
That worked ok for the Baili, but now I'm going to try shaving of the bar with it also...
Or more like, its owner.I think the tech at least has a fighting chance now.
We are here to help. Please keep us posted regarding your progress.I think the tech at least has a fighting chance now.
A few I have tried that work for me: Alba Botanica cream shave, Hempz shave gel, and Head Slick.Like Palmolive? What do you recommend?
Hi @ElwoodPI am thinking of getting a blade sampler pack.
What blades should I look for?
I'm not convinced that sharper is always better for me. Not at this point in my learning anyway. But I would like to know which blades are the sharp ones, which are the smooth ones, and which offer a mixture. What is it that makes a blade smooth? The coating or is it just not being sharp that allows it to be smooth? These are the type of questions I have this morning.