I found a fixed handle Durham duplex razor for basically nothing and was curious. For those that have never seen one it looks like ann oversized open comb DE razor. Got a personna blade from try-a-blade and shaved with it this morning. Interesting. I wouldn't call it a smooth shave but it was a good shave and felt like a straight razor to me. No irritation, nicks, or cuts (probably because I have a basic understanding of the straight)...but I felt the angle was different than other safety razors.
I am glad that I have it in my den and will use it again for variety, but every DE razor that I have (small but growing collection) is a more enjoyable shave.
I appreciate the "bridge" aspect to the straight, but honestly a well honed straight is smoother (and there is the coolness factor of the unguarded blade).
I appreciate also it's place in history but I also now appreciate the advances in shaving technology!
Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than me can chime in with some perspective? This post is based solely on my limited personal experience so there is a good chance that I may be doing something wrong.
YMMV
I am glad that I have it in my den and will use it again for variety, but every DE razor that I have (small but growing collection) is a more enjoyable shave.
I appreciate the "bridge" aspect to the straight, but honestly a well honed straight is smoother (and there is the coolness factor of the unguarded blade).
I appreciate also it's place in history but I also now appreciate the advances in shaving technology!
Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than me can chime in with some perspective? This post is based solely on my limited personal experience so there is a good chance that I may be doing something wrong.
YMMV