I like to take long and slog drags with the razor but I was wondering what is better, short and slow or long and slow???
Short and slow or long and slow drags?
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With long drags you can maintain a proper angle better and there is less over lap of strokes which means less irritation. IMHO
+1 makes perfect scence to me. i've used long slow strokes from the begining and it seems to work well as always YMMV
I use long, slow strokes as well. As said, it's easier to keep the angle steady and also no missing areas.
David
David
Short and slow all over for me. It slows down the whole process and makes me focus.
Same here. I've always used long shaving strokes, no matter what razor.
completely disagree. There's virtually no place on your face where you can do a "long drag" that the angle shouldn't change somewhat, because you have no flat planes that are long on your face. Long drag strokes are fine, but you need to be aware that while you are doing these long strokes, you should be fine-tuning your angle as you go. Otherwise you will have an improper angle for part of the stroke.
That has been the basis for the newbie recommendation of short strokes.
Medium speed / medium distance for me.
Did you check out his picture? His face is one long flat plane!
I vary with the terrain. Short strokes in the chin, upper lip, lower lip, adams apple, corner of mouth and jaw line areas. Medium to long strokes everywhere else.
Unless I'm using an aggressive razor, then short strokes everywhere.
-jim
Unless I'm using an aggressive razor, then short strokes everywhere.
-jim
Completely agree with long, slow strokes, contrary to the shaving videos I've seen. Yes, the blade angle needs to be adjusted ever so slightly along the way, of course. But those adjustments are easier and less drastic than they would be if you were removing the blade from your skin after each of numerous short strokes.
Is there an option for short and very fast?
I call it the dog scratch!!!
I call it the dog scratch!!!
Is there an option for short and very fast?
I call it the dog scratch!!!
+1
Strokes that are too slow can lead to nicks IME. As long as pressure is very light, faster strokes work better.
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I tried short and slow today and I prefer long and slow.
Thanks for the input guys
Thanks for the input guys
Is there an option for short and very fast?
I call it the dog scratch!!!
I was just starting to forget that horror movie!Slow short strokes above the jawline, slow long strokes below. If I try short strokes on my neck for some unexplained reason I catch myself "chopping". Which gets me nothing but irritation and ingrowns.
I still chuckle when I think about that part.
I mix it up depending on which pass I am on and where on the face I am shaving.
Long, slow drags and make sure you hold it in. Wait, we're talking about shaving?
Both of these gents together have it right. THe strokes can vary depending on what part of the face it is. The speed of the stroke can also vary. For me, a faster stroke makes for a closer shave. The speed needs to be fast enough for the blade to cut through the hair instead of dragging over it. And as always, YMMV.
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