Before I begin I'd just like to make clear I am in no way knocking anyone else's choices and am fully aware and accepting of YMMV.
Ok, with that out of the way - I've been pondering for a little while why anyone would actively prefer to use a milder blade, by which I define it here as, a less sharp one?
Surely if the purpose is to cut the hair cleanly then the logical conclusion is the sharper the better?
I see threads where people say that a certain blade is too sharp for their skin but then is that not a technique issue (again no criticism intended, I have no delusions of grandeur about my own skill level)?
I also realise that not everyone needs a super sharp blade to deal with their stubble but in that case it makes no difference whether you choose a milder or sharper blade?
Genuinely interested to get other peoples opinions and experiences on this.
Ok, with that out of the way - I've been pondering for a little while why anyone would actively prefer to use a milder blade, by which I define it here as, a less sharp one?
Surely if the purpose is to cut the hair cleanly then the logical conclusion is the sharper the better?
I see threads where people say that a certain blade is too sharp for their skin but then is that not a technique issue (again no criticism intended, I have no delusions of grandeur about my own skill level)?
I also realise that not everyone needs a super sharp blade to deal with their stubble but in that case it makes no difference whether you choose a milder or sharper blade?
Genuinely interested to get other peoples opinions and experiences on this.