Straight Razor Improves Technique

[marktyers]

Having used DE razors for years I decided to spend time in lockdown learning how to use a straight razor. Mastered this but then needed a quick shave. Fired up the fat boy and found that my technique had improved hugely. So by learning straight razor techniques improved my DE shave.


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[ScottChapin]

Absolutely. I shave a lot quicker with a DE now. I don’t nick myself unless I find a blemish.


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[rbscebu]

I also observed the same when I occasionally use a DE, just to keep me hand in. I have even suggested that those new to traditional wet shaving should start with a straight razor. That suggestion got pooh-hooed by the DE shavers .

 

[alla2465]

Could not agree more with this, but despite the improved DE shaves I still find SR shaves to be closer, smoother and more forgiving on my skin.

 

[global_dev]

I also observed the same when I occasionally use a DE, just to keep me hand in. I have even suggested that those new to traditional wet shaving should start with a straight razor. That suggestion got pooh-hooed by the DE shavers .

i kind of agree with the guys that say start with a DE and learn the fundamentals, but i agree that the straight will totally up the technique. I think you need the buy-in of single blade use first before the larger perceived (and potential) commitment of “roll your own” edge. Even with the Hald de shavette anecdotes i would have been scared and the AC edges while phenomenal, leave space for poor technique.

Could not agree more with this, but despite the improved DE shaves I still find SR shaves to be closer, smoother and more forgiving on my skin.

totally agree. The straights are just nicer to my skin imo.