Hey there! I've got very sensitive skin but I'm also incredibly hairy and with a very coarse beard. I've come up with the combo of a 1940's Gillette Fat Handled Tech with Derby blades but still find that the Derby's have a bit of "tug" to them when shaving my beard. What's 1 or 2 steps up in sharpness than Derby?
Thanks!
Slightly Sharper than Derby
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before you start a search of trying every other blade known to man..
sometimes i have found that just a slight change of the blade angle can make a world of difference to how a blade feels
here is why,, each brand of blade is honed slightly different from other brands and even models, so its possible the razor angle that you generally use is great for one blade but not for another..
so just the smallest amount of angle change with your razor can make a world of difference..always try to use the least amount of blade angle possible
worth a shot no..........
marc
sometimes i have found that just a slight change of the blade angle can make a world of difference to how a blade feels
here is why,, each brand of blade is honed slightly different from other brands and even models, so its possible the razor angle that you generally use is great for one blade but not for another..
so just the smallest amount of angle change with your razor can make a world of difference..always try to use the least amount of blade angle possible
worth a shot no..........
marc
Re: Slightly Sharper than Derby
Blades are such a preferential YMMV item it's hard to say what will work. There is Astra, Lord, Israeli No Names or the Red Personnas from Israel, Sharks, 7'oclock, Merkur etc. So many from which to choose. I recommend obtaining a sample pack of blades from one of the online vendors and give a few of them a try.Sensitive_Skin wrote:Hey there! I've got very sensitive skin but I'm also incredibly hairy and with a very coarse beard. I've come up with the combo of a 1940's Gillette Fat Handled Tech with Derby blades but still find that the Derby's have a bit of "tug" to them when shaving my beard. What's 1 or 2 steps up in sharpness than Derby?
Thanks!
I'm speaking from experience, as will others, that what works great for me may suck for you. And as you indicated my skin and beard is different which makes recommending a blade difficult. Good Luck though.
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Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
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(Racso) Oscar...
Remember; It's Not A Race, It's Your Face...
And As Always, Enjoy Your Shave...
(Racso) Oscar...
If you feel strong enough about your technique (shaving stroke, angles and lather making) I see the need for a sample pack of blades in your future.
What may work for one of us, might be unusable from your point of view.
Only by sampling and trying different blades will you be able to determine what works best for you but you must be comfortable that your technique can support the experiment.
What may work for one of us, might be unusable from your point of view.
Only by sampling and trying different blades will you be able to determine what works best for you but you must be comfortable that your technique can support the experiment.
Good shaving,
Gary
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I'm with Gary and Gordon. And everyone else!
Once you're sure of your technique (blade angle, e.g.) the next step is the quest for suitable blades.
Get a nice sampler of blades, I recommend as international in scope as possible. Blades from Africa, Asia, North America, and Europe have their advocates. Get to know 'em. You'll find something you like!
Once you're sure of your technique (blade angle, e.g.) the next step is the quest for suitable blades.
Get a nice sampler of blades, I recommend as international in scope as possible. Blades from Africa, Asia, North America, and Europe have their advocates. Get to know 'em. You'll find something you like!
Michael G.
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