What are the pressures to think about when shaving?

[Duggo]

In the explanation to the question I asked years and years ago, I think there were two to be aware of when shaving with a DE. Heck, could have been on the original forum.

Anyone know what they are? (It's all intuitive now, and I've forgotten what he said)

Thanks...

 

[DrStrange]

I was lucky enough to start DE shaving in the 1970's.

Back in those days,
we weren't sophisticated enough to consider all of the factors of DE shaving
which are currently commonly discussed on shaving forums.

In those days,
I wouldn't have known how to have a problem using a DE razor
if I had wanted to.

 

[silverlifter]

The two main pressures are:

1. Which blade to use?
2. Which soap to use?

 

[Hopalong]

Don't know, but how about pay attention, and be patient.
Two things that I summarily reject, not because they aren't valid
But because I can't see, and in a hurry to get done.

 

[Duggo]

Would it be: the amount of pressure you put on your face with the razor, and the other one be how tight you hold the razor? Does that sound right?

 

[brucered]

Is this the original thread you were referencing?

Thread 'A question about Pressure...How is it defined?' A question about Pressure...How is it defined? - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-question-about-pressure-how-is-it-defined.59918/

 

[euro]

Would it be: the amount of pressure you put on your face with the razor, and the other one be how tight you hold the razor? Does that sound right?

What he said + relaxing your wrist, arm and shoulder.

 

[Duggo]

Is this the original thread you were referencing?

Thread 'A question about Pressure...How is it defined?' A question about Pressure...How is it defined? - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-question-about-pressure-how-is-it-defined.59918/

That might have been it. Thanks, for the help.

 

[BigJ]

Is this the original thread you were referencing?

Thread 'A question about Pressure...How is it defined?' A question about Pressure...How is it defined? - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-question-about-pressure-how-is-it-defined.59918/

+2! Yes indeed!!

 

[JoWolf]

In the explanation to the question I asked years and years ago, I think there were two to be aware of when shaving with a DE. Heck, could have been on the original forum.

Anyone know what they are? (It's all intuitive now, and I've forgotten what he said)

Thanks...

The top three are and always will be, light touch, light touch, light touch.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

The pressure to chase BBS versus the pressure to get out of the house on time.