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Using a DE razor for shaping/edging?

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Todo Duro:
... do you guys think that would work? Right now I'm having a hard time getting tight edges on my goatee with my disposable Gillettes, not really being able to see the blade means I'm always worried cutting away too much... I've been considering a DE anyway as I've read that when used properly it's much less likely to cause irritation compared to a disposable. And most importantly it seems like the angle the blade's at on a DE would make it easier to see what you're doing when shaping/edging the goat and stache... but having never used one before it's all guesswork really. Any tips?

greatnessinc:
If it's directly under the nose that you're trying to get to, I'd recommend an electric trimmer such as the microtouch (basically the same thing as the finishing touch). A DE wouldn't get directly under the nose very well. It's more than sufficient at getting the chin though. I'd recommend dumping the disposables all together and switching to a DE it'll save you boatloads of cash down the road.

Todo Duro:
Thanks Greatness. The space under the nose is happily taken by a growing moustache that I'm not planning to tamper with anytime soon so not an issue really :) it's the chin area I'm talking about, I guess getting the edges right is just going to be a matter of trial and error like most things in life.
anyway I've ordered a Muhle R89 razor off Amazon today, luckily I still have my old boar brush... The next few days are gonna be fun for sure :D

NoPony:

--- Quote from: Todo Duro on March 09, 2013, 01:01:55 PM --- not really being able to see the blade means I'm always worried cutting away too much...

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I get my edges done with a disposable by sort of sneaking in closer one pass at a time, it might be a bit quicker with a DE but nothing I've ever given a second thought to.

Laser Man:
DEs are very good for trimming and shaping once you get used to using them.  They are heavy and you don't apply any pressure to the razor, so you can trim and shape carefully. 

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