Okay, now this is just weird. I was under the impression that blades should be their sharpest and their most effective at first, but I swear, I get a better and better shave with each time I use a given blade. (Up to a certain point, naturally!) My first shave with a blade is usually not very close, with numerous weepers to boot. But once I've used that blade maybe three or four times, I get very close, very comfortable shaves. Granted, these are unfortunately Merkur blades, so I know I shouldn't be expecting anything TOO amazing, but it still seems counterintuitive! It seemed to happen when I used disposables, too...sometimes I'd be hesitant to start with a new razor, because this typically meant a more uncomfortable shave for a while.
Does this mean my face just works better with duller blades? Are sharper blades simply exaggerating deficiencies in my technique that aren't problematic with duller blades? I can't figure it out! Does this happen to anyone else?
Does this mean my face just works better with duller blades? Are sharper blades simply exaggerating deficiencies in my technique that aren't problematic with duller blades? I can't figure it out! Does this happen to anyone else?