I generally use a shallow angle (FORGIVE ME!!!!!). But with my New Improved a steep angle provides a marvelously smooth, close shave. So that's what I go with. So steep away!
Steep Angle Shavers Alliance
- Thread starter Raven Koenes
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I've started DE shaving about 11 months ago, and I've been using a shallow angle (with great results).
Recently, though, I started experimenting with steep-angle shaving. I mean, that safety bar is there for a reason, right? Well, let me tell you, steep has been a revelation. Every razor I've revisited with a steep angle has shaved more efficiently than shallow. Efficiency pleases me greatly.
I am a steep-angle convert. I'm in.
Recently, though, I started experimenting with steep-angle shaving. I mean, that safety bar is there for a reason, right? Well, let me tell you, steep has been a revelation. Every razor I've revisited with a steep angle has shaved more efficiently than shallow. Efficiency pleases me greatly.
I am a steep-angle convert. I'm in.
Welcome to the SASA, tardy.
Shallow when I use a Rockwell, but very steep when using a PAA Filament
SASA rocks! 
I am considering pledging to this fine alliance, but admittedly am still a young pup in my wet shaving journey.
I have a question for ye experienced SASA members. Do you have varying results? How many that own a Blackbird find that the exact opposite angle (steep) from what Shane at Blackland prescribes works considerably better than the shallow angle? Do you get similar results with say a Muhle R41, or do you find this varies razor to razor?
I believe I get my best results from the Blackbird with a steep angle, but neutral to shallow with the R41. Does this make sense? I would hate to pledge my alliance knowing it is marred in controversy.
I have a question for ye experienced SASA members. Do you have varying results? How many that own a Blackbird find that the exact opposite angle (steep) from what Shane at Blackland prescribes works considerably better than the shallow angle? Do you get similar results with say a Muhle R41, or do you find this varies razor to razor?
I believe I get my best results from the Blackbird with a steep angle, but neutral to shallow with the R41. Does this make sense? I would hate to pledge my alliance knowing it is marred in controversy.
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SASA all the way! I use a steep angle with all of my Blackbird SB, Vector SB, Dart, Wolfman WR2 1.25, Above The Tie X1 Slant and CH1 DE, Lambda Athena, Colonial Razors The General V2, Rocnel Sailor 2022L, all my vintage Gillette Techs, etc., etc., etc.
Thursday 20240711
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Blackland Razors Dart
Blade: Perma-Sharp (4 Shaves, 11 passes)
Brush: AP Shave Co White (AP Shave Co 26mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Bay Rum Cream
Aftershave: Osage Rub
Superb shave!
Please visit My Journal for shave notes.
Friday 20240712
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Blackland Razors Dart
Blade: Perma-Sharp (5 Shaves, 14 passes)
Superb SASA shave!
Please visit My Journal for shave notes.
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Blackland Razors Dart
Blade: Perma-Sharp (5 Shaves, 14 passes)
Superb SASA shave!
Please visit My Journal for shave notes.
@NEPA507 , I think you’ll be right at home here
I have lately been using more Injectors and today I used a GEM Featherweight.
I have now realized that I can ONLY be SASA with DE razors LOL
I am definitely not going to consider going steep with a GEM
Just not that brave
I have now realized that I can ONLY be SASA with DE razors LOL
I am definitely not going to consider going steep with a GEM
Just not that brave
That is exactly why I have only used my Bullet tip once. I did less cap riding than the suggested angle is called for.I have lately been using more Injectors and today I used a GEM Featherweight.
I have now realized that I can ONLY be SASA with DE razors LOL
I am definitely not going to consider going steep with a GEM
Just not that brave
Do us steep shavers tend to stir the pot more regarding shaving technique more than the other clubs since it goes against what I've read to be conventional wisdom? Honest question. I know I'm on the internet where you can find a person who will argue with you over just about anything but some things seem more controversial once you're on either side of the bell curve.
Perhaps, I find we are more interested in finding out shaving angles in razor reviews and if shallow or steep was used in the evaluation.
That makes as much sense as anything. I now know I'd be much less likely to buy a razor that required a shallow angle, especially if you're locked into it such as the Mamba 53. My Lupo 58 Is a beast by comparison
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