Hi all I'm new here and to DE shaving. I have been shaving with a de for probably a little over a month now and it seems like when I have a few days growth I can get a bbs shave but I can't seem to get one everyday, I have tried 3 different types of blades and I have been using a Schick Krona that belonged to my grandfather, btw I have a pretty tough beard. Thanks for any help.
Should I get a more agressive razor?
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I'd work on your technique first before getting a more aggressive razor. As your technique improves so will the shaves.
This. Give a few more blades a try before springing for a new razor as well.
Welcome to B&B, dje274! You will find this a great place to hang out, and the guys here are more than willing to share their experiences with you!
My advice would be to stick with one razor, and one type of blade for at least one month. That will help you solidify your technique without introducing the variables that different razors/blades will give you. After that month, you can then branch out to different blades or razors. When you find a blade that you can depend on, always use that blade when you try out a different razor.
The Schick Krona is a very well-mannered and dependable razor. Of the three blades you have tried, pick the one that gave you the best shave and go with that. Master it, young Jedi, and shave well you will . . . even a tough beard can be shaved by a gentle razor . . . just don't try to force it all off in one pass!
Enjoy your shaves!
My advice would be to stick with one razor, and one type of blade for at least one month. That will help you solidify your technique without introducing the variables that different razors/blades will give you. After that month, you can then branch out to different blades or razors. When you find a blade that you can depend on, always use that blade when you try out a different razor.
The Schick Krona is a very well-mannered and dependable razor. Of the three blades you have tried, pick the one that gave you the best shave and go with that. Master it, young Jedi, and shave well you will . . . even a tough beard can be shaved by a gentle razor . . . just don't try to force it all off in one pass!
Enjoy your shaves!
The Kronas are Pretty mild, try an adjustable like a Slim. That way you can work your way up the aggression ladder to see whats is best for you.
Oh, and don't try too hard. By that I mean let the razor work for you, you don't need to apply a lot of pressure, just let it glide. That little piece of steel is wicked sharp - let it do it's job. That, my friend was the hardest lesson for me to learn.
If you're happy with your shaves, then a more aggressive razor probably isn't necessary. But if you do really want one at some point, go for it. Why not--trying new things is one of best part of traditional shaving.
That said, IMO prep is more important than an aggressive razor in getting a good shave. If your prep is always good, your shaves should be consistent, and you should be able to get the BBS (or close) that you mentioned just about everyday. That, and keep working on technique, as others have suggested. I have a FaTip, which is more aggressive than the other razors I've tried, and honestly, the shaves aren't much, if at all, closer. Others will certainly have different takes, but that's my experience, and I have a tough beard as well.
That said, IMO prep is more important than an aggressive razor in getting a good shave. If your prep is always good, your shaves should be consistent, and you should be able to get the BBS (or close) that you mentioned just about everyday. That, and keep working on technique, as others have suggested. I have a FaTip, which is more aggressive than the other razors I've tried, and honestly, the shaves aren't much, if at all, closer. Others will certainly have different takes, but that's my experience, and I have a tough beard as well.
It was a lesson easiest learned for me with a super sharp blade, super aggressive razor and a heavy handle. That alone might be worth getting a more aggressive razor for. Your technique improves rapidly.
After only 35 shaves total, I am managing 3 passes including an ATG pass on the neck and a buffing pass on the chin with no irritation. It is pretty remarkable how fast I got good at zero pressure and was able to start learning new techniques without irritation with an R41, Weber bulldog and feather or iridium super blade.
Using the Hydrolast AS products helps heal the skin fast and leaves it really healthy with continued use. YMMV of course. Try an R41, just jump right in. You'll learn to shave fast if you stick with it and listen to the feedback the razor provides.
The Schick Krona is an excellent razor, but it is a mild razor like a Gillette Tech. Before you buy a more aggressive razor, try an aggressive blade, such as a Feather. The razor is only one-third of the equation. The three parts are razor, blade, and whiskers. You seek the perfect combination razor and blade for your particular whiskers. I have medium to coarse whiskers, and I get outstanding shaves from the Schick Krona razor when it is loaded with a fresh Feather blade.
The Schick Krona is an excellent razor, but it is a mild razor like a Gillette Tech. Before you buy a more aggressive razor, try an aggressive blade, such as a Feather. The razor is only one-third of the equation. The three parts are razor, blade, and whiskers. You seek the perfect combination razor and blade for your particular whiskers. I have medium to coarse whiskers, and I get outstanding shaves from the Schick Krona razor when it is loaded with a fresh Feather blade.
Work on technique, but you may also want to try one shim in the Krona. If that does not work, you should consider an open-comb razors. However, i think the shimming may just work.
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