Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - October 28th, 2024 (#505)
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 months agoI think that the completely open blade of the straight razor provides the greatest opportunity for technique development. My skin feels better after a BBS straight shave than an equally close shave with a safety razor.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 5 months ago
I noticed with shavettes that I can’t get the same flat angle because of the lip - I don’t know whether this causes better skin feel though
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 months ago
With an open blade, I think there’s the opportunity to optimize blade cutting angle. With a safety razor that’s much more restricted.