First DE shave with my Weishi!
First DE shave with my Weishi!
Hey guys,
Just got my Weishi and shaved first time tonight. All I can say is wow. Much better than my sensor. The dorco blades must be ok because they glided through 4 days of growth. Only one nick on a former ingrown but otherwise very good. A little burn, not much and not BBS but only did 2 passes, one with and one across the grain. Not that hard to use the DE. I also think I made my best batch of lather tonight, which helps. Used T&H ultimate comfort. Can't wait until my sampler gets here to try some other blades but like I said Dorcos seemed pretty good. Thanks to Murray for the Weishi and this forum for the guidance.
Josh
What order should I try the sampler blades in?
Just got my Weishi and shaved first time tonight. All I can say is wow. Much better than my sensor. The dorco blades must be ok because they glided through 4 days of growth. Only one nick on a former ingrown but otherwise very good. A little burn, not much and not BBS but only did 2 passes, one with and one across the grain. Not that hard to use the DE. I also think I made my best batch of lather tonight, which helps. Used T&H ultimate comfort. Can't wait until my sampler gets here to try some other blades but like I said Dorcos seemed pretty good. Thanks to Murray for the Weishi and this forum for the guidance.
Josh
What order should I try the sampler blades in?
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Josh,
Michael (Leisure Guy) gave you some very good advice (as always). TAKE YOUR TIME. Give each blade a chance so you can make an informed decision. Many of us have also found that differnt razor blades work better in different razors, so if you purchase another razor you may have to go through the process again (or not).
And as always, everyone has a preference. Search the posts, ask questions and enjoy the forum.
And don't forget to...
Enjoy your shave...
Michael (Leisure Guy) gave you some very good advice (as always). TAKE YOUR TIME. Give each blade a chance so you can make an informed decision. Many of us have also found that differnt razor blades work better in different razors, so if you purchase another razor you may have to go through the process again (or not).
And as always, everyone has a preference. Search the posts, ask questions and enjoy the forum.
And don't forget to...
Enjoy your shave...
Best Regards From the Deep South...
Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
And As Always, Enjoy Your Shave...
(Racso) Oscar...
Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
And As Always, Enjoy Your Shave...
(Racso) Oscar...
shaving experience
Is it just me or are the DE blades much sharper/better at cutting hair than the blades used in cartridges? I could never get that glide with my sensor. Always had some degree of dragging. Seems that men should have never started shaving with cartridges. Just my opinion. My dad still uses a sensor with no problems but I am considering getting him to try DEs again.
thanks guys,
Josh
thanks guys,
Josh
I would go with what works. Seems like Dorco blades work well for me, so unless I see a vast improvement somewhere else, I would consider buying a bunch of those and use them. I wouldn't get caught up in trying to make a blade work for you because it works for someone else. If you get a better shave with a less expensive/popular blade, then I see that as a bonus.
Just my rookie opinion,
Josh
Just my rookie opinion,
Josh
Oh I will default to the dorcos if they end up being the best blade. But the popular blades are popular for a reason, so I figured I would at least try out everything in the sampler pack (up to the point that I get a shave that is not comfortable) before settling for the dorco, however.
I was mainly concerned that two days of shaving with the Merkur would be enough to say "Well, these aren't sharp enough for me" since it has a tendency to drag.
I was mainly concerned that two days of shaving with the Merkur would be enough to say "Well, these aren't sharp enough for me" since it has a tendency to drag.
I wrote about the DORCOs in a separate thread. The cut close, but are very gentle and forgiving. They are my favorite blades for use on aggressive razors and I would certainly advise newcomers to DE shaving to consider the DORCOs.frikazoyd wrote:Oh I will default to the dorcos if they end up being the best blade. But the popular blades are popular for a reason, so I figured I would at least try out everything in the sampler pack (up to the point that I get a shave that is not comfortable) before settling for the dorco, however.
I was mainly concerned that two days of shaving with the Merkur would be enough to say "Well, these aren't sharp enough for me" since it has a tendency to drag.
Disclaimer: I sell DORCO blades.
Josh and Frikazoyd,
If the blade you are using is not cutting clean, there are two possibilities.
1. Your technique needs improvement or 2. You need to change the blade. It will be up to you to decide when to change the blade utilizing the same brand or changing brands.
Every shaver has his own preference. Some like one, some like another. I recommend, if you bought the LetterK sample pack, you go through the whole pack and make an informed decision after the experimentation. If you stop at one blade brand you won't know whether you are using the best blade for you or not.
And as always...
Enjoy your shave...
If the blade you are using is not cutting clean, there are two possibilities.
1. Your technique needs improvement or 2. You need to change the blade. It will be up to you to decide when to change the blade utilizing the same brand or changing brands.
Every shaver has his own preference. Some like one, some like another. I recommend, if you bought the LetterK sample pack, you go through the whole pack and make an informed decision after the experimentation. If you stop at one blade brand you won't know whether you are using the best blade for you or not.
And as always...
Enjoy your shave...
Best Regards From the Deep South...
Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
And As Always, Enjoy Your Shave...
(Racso) Oscar...
Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
And As Always, Enjoy Your Shave...
(Racso) Oscar...
The Merkur blades just don't work at all for me. So I think you're right to move on in the sampler packet.
So far as the drag effect of a multiblade cartridge: that's probably due to the "tug-and-cut" action. The drag you're feeling is from the "tug." So, yes, a single blade razor will cut much more smoothly in terms of its action.
So far as the drag effect of a multiblade cartridge: that's probably due to the "tug-and-cut" action. The drag you're feeling is from the "tug." So, yes, a single blade razor will cut much more smoothly in terms of its action.