I've been shaving successfully for years with double-edge razors (and a variety of handles, but my mainstay is the Merkur 38b).
For several weeks I've been trying to achieve good results with my GEM Micromatic using GEM PTFE coated blades. I even got to the point where I was using the correct angle, but the problem is this:
It's cutting less hair per pass and I'm getting a lot of irritation and weepers from only a 2 pass shave. I'm being careful with the shaves, using a light touch, but I think my skin is just too sensitive and soft for GEM blades. I think the difference may be that GEM blades do not flex (or barely at all) whereas double-edge blades and cartridge blades do (also they are just thinner blades).
I'll give it a try again later, because I want them to work, but I have a feeling it's just not for me.
For several weeks I've been trying to achieve good results with my GEM Micromatic using GEM PTFE coated blades. I even got to the point where I was using the correct angle, but the problem is this:
It's cutting less hair per pass and I'm getting a lot of irritation and weepers from only a 2 pass shave. I'm being careful with the shaves, using a light touch, but I think my skin is just too sensitive and soft for GEM blades. I think the difference may be that GEM blades do not flex (or barely at all) whereas double-edge blades and cartridge blades do (also they are just thinner blades).
I'll give it a try again later, because I want them to work, but I have a feeling it's just not for me.