Newbie - traditional or kamisori?

[NSmalls]

Hey guys, I have been using DE's for the past 8 months and I want to start using a straight. I have already decided that I want to go with a Feather Artist Club or similar. I was just wondering, is it easier to start out with a traditional folding or a kamisori? I had the CJB kamisori but I found it difficult to find the right grip and angle. I just didn't know if it might be worse with a traditional folding razor. I cut myself with the CJB once, got scared, and sold it. Now I've got the itch again. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Tierdaen]

Both are good. I've heard folks say that the nonfolding one is easier to manipulate or better for "tight spots", but I never noticed an advantage. I quite like the grips that can be done with the folding Feather.

 

[Member357]

I expected to prefer the kamisori style, because I thought it would be easier to manoeuvre. When I actually used them though, I found the folding was easier for me to use.

 

[Pkp1903]

I found as a newbie that the folding were easier to handle. The scales seemed to bring a better sense of stability.

 

[NSmalls]

Thanks guys just picked up a Feather Artist Club SS in lime.

 

[Bytebuster]

Time to time I'm holding my one between my thumb and index finger, because of that I rather to use a straight one like Kamisori. Sometimes I find the scales/handle of the razor in my view and sometimes it makes it difficult for me to shave some parts of my face. but I don't have such a problem with a Kamisori style.