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What did you learn from your safety razor shave today?
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Definitely!But a cool name.
I learned the Feather Professional blades weren't the issue with my previous shave. I thought as much but confirmed it with a stellar shave a few hours ago... before dinner. The La Faulx in stainless steel is the perfect travel razor for me... A cinch to maintain and a joy to use. No sacrifice there. No nicks, scrapes or weepers.... just a wonderful, smooth, comfortable yet close shave.
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What a very fine razor the Karve CB is it I take my time in the pressureless zone.
Learned that using the Gillette Slim on a higher setting (7) gave me a better shave than a lower setting with no weepers. Also learned that the blade I thought was done after three uses yesterday worked quite well today after reading a thread about that (can't find it at the moment). Skin felt a little irritated (but no visible signs) afterwards but I was about to give up on the Slim for my beard 
From last night...
The Lambda Ares V2/Nacet combo is a superb pairing.
The Lambda Ares V2/Nacet combo is a superb pairing.
I think my razor preferences have changed towards milder razors.
Going one further and saying mild tends to be preferred, but mild that gets the blade as flat/shallow* as possible is preferred.
* = blade and its edge relative to my skin independent of whether the razor’s handle is parallel/perpendicular to anything.
* = blade and its edge relative to my skin independent of whether the razor’s handle is parallel/perpendicular to anything.
The RazoRock SS .72 OC/Bic Astor combo is a superb pairing for me.
I'm making the assumption that is a Lupo 0.72?
The Red Tip is a very effective razor. Depending on the blade it’s a smooth razor as well.
Yes, Kim.
Close to 100 years old and still providing close and comfortable shaves - my Gillette Single Ring.
The razor does make a difference. Yes, I can "get it done" with almost any DE safety razor with sufficient technique and practice but finding my perfect razor is possible. The results are not placebo and I have no shame admitting I was a bit skeptical (that most people just justify their purchases after the fact) but I'm now convinced that is not always the case and a better razor can give you a better shave.
I know a lot of people say the razor doesn’t matter but that hasn’t been my experience either.
Of course, we have to develop sound technique. That is a given, but some razors I’ve used put a smile on my face……others? Not so much.
Going two further and saying mild tends to be preferred, but mild that gets the blade as flat/shallow* as possible is preferred. And light is very nice as well. Less than 2.4 ounces – with that being the upper bound – highly preferred
* = blade and its edge relative to my skin independent of whether the razor’s handle is parallel/perpendicular to anything.
* = blade and its edge relative to my skin independent of whether the razor’s handle is parallel/perpendicular to anything.
I learned the the R41 is indeed a great tool and one of a kind.
I’d forgotten to use it for the past few months but I was quickly reminded why I haven’t sold it.
BBS is a rare thing for me and my beard type, even with 4 passes.
The R41 paired with an Indian Astra delivered that in 3 wonderful passes without a hint of irritation.
I’d forgotten to use it for the past few months but I was quickly reminded why I haven’t sold it.
BBS is a rare thing for me and my beard type, even with 4 passes.
The R41 paired with an Indian Astra delivered that in 3 wonderful passes without a hint of irritation.
My “light” touch is more of a lightn’t touch.
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