Slash McCoy
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Any issues with shaving with the hair shaper as opposed to the sextoblade? Is there any difference other than the scales?
The weck is no different from a real straight in that regard. A DE will cut into your skin easier than a hair shaper blade becase the DE is much thinner.If one cut themselves with that much thin blade could the whole blade just sink in the skin? I used half a DE in my CJB and it cut me DEEP. 1st and only time I'll try that out.
Can these Fromm or Weck razors, can they be used without the guard? Is the blade held tight/secure without the guard?
Edit: i guess i'll find out, i just pulled the trigger on a Weck hair shaper. It looks to be in awesome condition. Can't wait! I was going to buy a newer shavette and start there towards my straight razor journey, but i figured a vintage one will be a bit better.
No difference whatsoever ... they take the same blades. It's the guard which is different: the Sextoblade doesn't cover the blade edge, the shaper one does. If you want to use the guard, clamp the teeth in a vice and just bend it over.