I've been DE shaving for about 18 months now and meeting with only limited success. I use a Rockwell 6C with the 2, 3, and 4 plates. I also have a Parker Semi-Slant, which works great for WTG and XTG passes, but is very irritating on ATG. For blades I've tried everything from Derby and Astra SP to Feather and Personna Med Preps. The best feel comes from the Feather blades on shave one (after shave 3 they begin to tug) and the Med Preps on shaves 2-4. I usually use plates 2 and 3 with these blades, although plate 4 works quite well for WTG. Right now I am using Gillette Nacets which are fairly good.
I usually shave with the blade at a 30 degree angle to my face. There are no problems with WTG and XTG passes, but oh my how ATG hurts on my neck and around the mouth. Riding the cap helps some, but most of the time it feels like the hairs are being ripped out of my face.
Surprisingly I can get a somewhat better shave using my Panasonic Arc4 electric for a wet shave with a good soap or creme. Particularly around the mouth I can get it BBS with little effort. The neck is just about as good and the cheeks not quite as close. I'm really disappointed with the DE shaving since it's a lot cheaper than spending $55 per year for a replacement Panasonic foil and blade assembly.
Any suggestions on the DE front would be most welcome. I have considered trying the Feather Artist Club SS or SR, and even thought about living dangerously and trying a straight such as a Boker King Cutter 5/8.
I usually shave with the blade at a 30 degree angle to my face. There are no problems with WTG and XTG passes, but oh my how ATG hurts on my neck and around the mouth. Riding the cap helps some, but most of the time it feels like the hairs are being ripped out of my face.
Surprisingly I can get a somewhat better shave using my Panasonic Arc4 electric for a wet shave with a good soap or creme. Particularly around the mouth I can get it BBS with little effort. The neck is just about as good and the cheeks not quite as close. I'm really disappointed with the DE shaving since it's a lot cheaper than spending $55 per year for a replacement Panasonic foil and blade assembly.
Any suggestions on the DE front would be most welcome. I have considered trying the Feather Artist Club SS or SR, and even thought about living dangerously and trying a straight such as a Boker King Cutter 5/8.