So which do you prefer? Folding or non-folding and why?
I am a fairly new wet shaver. At 21, I don't have to shave all the time, so I don't get everyday practice in,usually only twice a week. Also I have what I would call a very angular face/course beard. I have been shaving with a merkur 34c and derbys until I realized that it was the blade and not my technique that was horrible. I now use feathers and the difference is night and day. I have a parker shavette and I definitely like the feel of using a straight type razor, though it proves challenging with my angular face/jaw. I have decided that I do not have the money nor time to strop and hone a traditional straight so it appears the japanese injectors are the best option. I am rather indifferent between the two brands, but I have no idea whether I should get a folding or non-folding. To be honest I kind of like the more traditional look of the folding but obviously ease of use and performance are more important.
So first, would you advise a feather artist type razor? If so which style?
I am a fairly new wet shaver. At 21, I don't have to shave all the time, so I don't get everyday practice in,usually only twice a week. Also I have what I would call a very angular face/course beard. I have been shaving with a merkur 34c and derbys until I realized that it was the blade and not my technique that was horrible. I now use feathers and the difference is night and day. I have a parker shavette and I definitely like the feel of using a straight type razor, though it proves challenging with my angular face/jaw. I have decided that I do not have the money nor time to strop and hone a traditional straight so it appears the japanese injectors are the best option. I am rather indifferent between the two brands, but I have no idea whether I should get a folding or non-folding. To be honest I kind of like the more traditional look of the folding but obviously ease of use and performance are more important.
So first, would you advise a feather artist type razor? If so which style?