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How good are Double Edge razors?

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frostillicus123:
I would love to learn how to shave with a straight razor but i'd probably slice my throat

PigPen:

--- Quote from: frostillicus123 on March 27, 2007, 06:46:50 PM ---I would love to learn how to shave with a straight razor but i'd probably slice my throat

--- End quote ---

Yeah, me too

bearwolf56:
I've been using an old gillette double edge razor on my face that I bought at a flea market for about 6 months now. It took me  a while to get my technique down but I think it gives me a better longer lasting shave and the blades are much cheaper. I haven't been able to figure out how use it on my head though. Still use my head blade for that. Wouldn't mind learning how to use it for head shaving.

cooncatbob:
If you want to learn to shave your head with a DE razor, first you need better blades then the one Walgreen's sell. Get some Feathers (classicshaving.com) or some Derby of Israelis (e-bay). Second it's going to take some time to perfect your technique, first pass with the grain then re-lather and second pass across or against the grain. Third, it's always going to take longer to shave with a DE then a pivoting cartridge razor.
I've been shaving my face for several years with a DE, until 6 months ago I still used the Headblade on my head but I noticed that my headshave wasn't as goos as my face shave and I was purchasing inexpensive DE blades bought in bulk and expensive cartridges bought in pack of 4 & 8. I dedicated myself to learning to shave my head with a DE like Yul did back in the day and now I get a equally great shave on my face and head.
Bob.

jusbnme:
Welcome bob and thanks for the info.

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