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Post by matloffm on May 28, 2013 18:30:17 GMT -6
Is there a list or a hierarchy for aggressiveness in SEs? I recently shaved for the first time with a Clog Pruf. I was expecting a middle of the road razor. After one pass I knew it was toward the efficient end of the spectrum, but had already gotten a bit of razor burn. When selecting SEs it would be handy to know where they are in relation to other SEs.
Also, as regards shaving with the CP, I usually go by the feel of the blade on my face and this did not work for this razor. I will have to use it near flat on my face to tone it down. Is this about right for this razor?
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Post by wchnu on May 28, 2013 19:44:29 GMT -6
I run the clog pruf and open comb micro mattic flat. Using to angle of the top as a guide.
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Post by ShadowsDad on May 28, 2013 21:57:31 GMT -6
I pretty much run all of my SE razors with the cover just slightly lifted off of my face. That is, in a downward stroke on the cheek, if the cover if flat, lower the handle slightly. If you could see the soap film on my razors, the cover is shiny for about 1/4" where it contacts my skin/beard. The rest of the cover has soap film.
If I may be so bold... Razor burn is removal of skin layers deep enough to expose nerve endings. There are 2 things to watch out for. Pressure and better lather. One thing that can also help is to use a blade with a few shaves on it. I find that especially helpful with GEM SS ptfe (Ted Pella 121-3?) blades.
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Post by willyb on May 29, 2013 9:50:51 GMT -6
every face is different. For me, the most blood thirsty razor is an early (nub blade stops ) 1914 . For someone else, the most ruthless might be a damaskeene, which for me turns out is just perfect.
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