I started with a Slim. I got the RAD. Open Comb, TTO, Injector, Fat Boy, NEW, Old Type, Sheraton, Super Speeds aplenty.
Of course, there were more than a couple Techs involved. Sometimes included in lots, sometimes because the were in nice shape and too cheap to pass up.
I read Darjeeling Express praise the Fat Handle, and being blind, I saw but did not see. Sure, it's a great little razor, but it's for beginners, right? Too mild, too common, too cumbersome when the TTO sings a siren song of easy blade changes. I gave the Tech some lip service and promptly went out looking for "better" razors.
Adjustable razors are more versatile, right? Open combs are livelier, and when handled properly, that extra aggressiveness has to be good.
So why is it, that when faced with scores of interesting razors to choose from for the daily shave, I often find myself reaching for a plain Jane Ball End Tech?
The same mildness that makes a Tech a great choice when starting out makes it a better choice once technique starts to gel. Instead of a safeguard against clumsy handling, it becomes an avenue of exploration.
If you want to confront and memorize that face map of growth patterns, a Tech lets you do it, and won't compensate for a poorly placed stroke.
If you want to enjoy that perfect lather you've made, or simply stretch out the shave when time is available, choosing a Tech means that an extra pass isn't out of the question due to irritation from an aggressive razor.
There are no teeth to bend, no adjustment mechanisms to get out of whack, no silo doors that go lazy. The simplicity of the Tech can be a haven in a pursuit that often seem complicated by excess.
Techs can deliver a fantastic shave, and there is no gimmickry to hide behind or blame if the result isn't what it should be...the Tech is a challenge by virtue of it's basic nature. It's you, not the razor, when you use a Tech.
I'm often left wondering about those unloved, silly travel Techs seen so often in pristine shape on Ebay. With a proper handle, they could provide a lifetime of great shaves.
I'm not about to ditch my Red Tip or my favorite 40's Super Speeds, or cast away my open comb razors, but I find that shaving with a Tech can provide a benchmark that lets me re-focus on where I'm at when it comes to this fascinating game.
Of course, there were more than a couple Techs involved. Sometimes included in lots, sometimes because the were in nice shape and too cheap to pass up.
I read Darjeeling Express praise the Fat Handle, and being blind, I saw but did not see. Sure, it's a great little razor, but it's for beginners, right? Too mild, too common, too cumbersome when the TTO sings a siren song of easy blade changes. I gave the Tech some lip service and promptly went out looking for "better" razors.
Adjustable razors are more versatile, right? Open combs are livelier, and when handled properly, that extra aggressiveness has to be good.
So why is it, that when faced with scores of interesting razors to choose from for the daily shave, I often find myself reaching for a plain Jane Ball End Tech?
The same mildness that makes a Tech a great choice when starting out makes it a better choice once technique starts to gel. Instead of a safeguard against clumsy handling, it becomes an avenue of exploration.
If you want to confront and memorize that face map of growth patterns, a Tech lets you do it, and won't compensate for a poorly placed stroke.
If you want to enjoy that perfect lather you've made, or simply stretch out the shave when time is available, choosing a Tech means that an extra pass isn't out of the question due to irritation from an aggressive razor.
There are no teeth to bend, no adjustment mechanisms to get out of whack, no silo doors that go lazy. The simplicity of the Tech can be a haven in a pursuit that often seem complicated by excess.
Techs can deliver a fantastic shave, and there is no gimmickry to hide behind or blame if the result isn't what it should be...the Tech is a challenge by virtue of it's basic nature. It's you, not the razor, when you use a Tech.
I'm often left wondering about those unloved, silly travel Techs seen so often in pristine shape on Ebay. With a proper handle, they could provide a lifetime of great shaves.
I'm not about to ditch my Red Tip or my favorite 40's Super Speeds, or cast away my open comb razors, but I find that shaving with a Tech can provide a benchmark that lets me re-focus on where I'm at when it comes to this fascinating game.
when an adjustable can be simply dialed down?
