I've been a "wet shaver" for many many years! And I love all of the aspects of it. It's MY time to pamper myself and feel good. But I find, at times that I'm not sure if the razor or the blade is doing it's job. I don't want to mention "Brands", as that shouldn't be an influencer. But I find certain shape razor heads (and maybe a bit of blade feel) make the task easier. I understand you have to "learn" the razor, but still have the question. Have you found the shape of the razor head makes a difference, one important enough to make a razor your "go to" choice? What have you found in your travels?
Is it the Razors Head Shape, the Blade Gap, the Blade Feel OR.......
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I would be destitute if the shape of a razor's head made no difference.
[IMO] A lot of shavers are a close copy of just a few older shavers that were very forgiving and popular. Merkur's or Muhle's.
It's easy to see common designs in a lot of good shavers.
It's easy to see common designs in a lot of good shavers.
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If only you could make a razor that most of us, could afford. Many can, but many can't. Hmmm maybe something for you to consider. (please don't take that as a dig, just a thought. Thanks!)
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Yes - all those things. My search lead me to the Wolfman WR1, but they are no longer a bargain if that's the goal.
Some head curves make it hard for me to shave under my nose. There is a marriage of razor, blade, skin, beard and technique that produces an excellent result. Blades are easy because they're cheap. Technique will only cost you time. Razors, on the other hand, are a considerably expensive journey. Some get lucky and find the happy fit early in the process with a cheap razor. Others not so much.
Some head curves make it hard for me to shave under my nose. There is a marriage of razor, blade, skin, beard and technique that produces an excellent result. Blades are easy because they're cheap. Technique will only cost you time. Razors, on the other hand, are a considerably expensive journey. Some get lucky and find the happy fit early in the process with a cheap razor. Others not so much.
We all have different needs, wants, faces, stubble and skin. The challenge is having a solid shaving process/focus/awareness, practice/ methodology that works for your face and your razor. Also, having a face map really can help, so you can understand the way your stubble grows. We put far too many expectations into the tools. You are the master of the tool.
Enjoy the shave and master it....
A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at. -B.L.
BFX
from B. Lee:
"The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus."
"If you always put a limit on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them."
"Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own."
"If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done."
"The more we value things, the less we value ourselves."
Enjoy the shave and master it....
A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at. -B.L.
BFX
from B. Lee:
"The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus."
"If you always put a limit on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them."
"Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own."
"If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done."
"The more we value things, the less we value ourselves."
ERS4
My exploding razor knows secrets
Of course it's important, so we're often talking about gap/exposure/angle... and even more measurement details.
You'll also notice the huge difference between the Henson, which has become popular in recent years, and the Gillette style head we're familiar with.
These are the effects of shape.
Indeed, compared to the limited visual angle, the skin is the largest receptor in the body.
So compared to those gentle razors where you can barely feel the blade, I also find that I like a slightly clearer blade feel that gives me a clear indication of whether my current angle is working/if the blade is doing its job/if I'm applying too much pressure.
But I'm not looking forward to having a wide head plane to clearly mark the shaving angle, which, while making things easier to start with, also limits my ability to gain more control.
You'll also notice the huge difference between the Henson, which has become popular in recent years, and the Gillette style head we're familiar with.
These are the effects of shape.
Indeed, compared to the limited visual angle, the skin is the largest receptor in the body.
So compared to those gentle razors where you can barely feel the blade, I also find that I like a slightly clearer blade feel that gives me a clear indication of whether my current angle is working/if the blade is doing its job/if I'm applying too much pressure.
But I'm not looking forward to having a wide head plane to clearly mark the shaving angle, which, while making things easier to start with, also limits my ability to gain more control.
The head shape, blade gap, blade exposure, blade clamping all make a difference to me. I have learned over the years that I like lower gaps with some blade exposure for the most part…with some exceptions to this rule of course.
Let me guess one exception. the Yates!
lol…that’s one of them for sure.
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The head shape makes a huge difference, IMO. But, not everyone is looking for the same thing. So one person's ideal head shape is another's least favorite.
I would argue most people on this forum CAN afford any razor he sells if they budgeted for it and wanted one.
It would mean taking a look at their expenses and cutting out some other vise, addiction or splurge that is done elsewhere.
Unless I'm missing something, you can afford it.
I just bought a used Rex Emporium GOLD plated one, for a good price from a private party....
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