Single Edge Razor vs Double Edge Razor
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I use DEs every day ,I have not had the opportunity to try a SE yet. I would like too
I have a pretty good selection of DE razors, but I get a closer shave with my 1912s.
Graydog, you can find a clean example on the bay in the $10 to 20 range. I get the best shave with Gem ptfe blades, I definitely recommend checking one out.
Graydog, you can find a clean example on the bay in the $10 to 20 range. I get the best shave with Gem ptfe blades, I definitely recommend checking one out.
I have used both and prefer DE. SE's are great razors, but I just can't seem to get them to work as well for me as I can my DE's.
I like DE simply because of the massive amount of blade options available. That, and AFAIK, there are no slant SEs on the market.
The Single edge shaves closer but it requires bit more technique that most prefer not to do and since the double edge may be easier to get and learn that's the popular choice.
I think SE razors are the ones that are easier to use, I have an MMOC and to me it's like a duplicate of a Mach 3 cart razor as far as on the face feel goes. I use SE razors when I want a quick and mindless shave. So as the adage goes, YMMV.
To me the DE Shavette is the ultimate in closeness but also can be the ultimate in testing technique. The DE in aggressive razors ranks second and the mild DE's and most SE razors rank third in need for perfect technique.
Then when you consider the lack of blade choice in SE razors they just don't appeal to my style of shaving. But I do understand that others do not agree with my ranking and that is OK with me also.
Too me if you like them, then by all means use and enjoy them, they can and will give excellent results, just not the variety that I get from my DE razors.
I think this is another contributing factor too, lack of choice on bladesI think SE razors are the ones that are easier to use, I have an MMOC and to me it's like a duplicate of a Mach 3 cart razor as far as on the face feel goes. I use SE razors when I want a quick and mindless shave. So as the adage goes, YMMV.
To me the DE Shavette is the ultimate in closeness but also can be the ultimate in testing technique. The DE in aggressive razors ranks second and the mild DE's and most SE razors rank third in need for perfect technique.
Then when you consider the lack of blade choice in SE razors they just don't appeal to my style of shaving. But I do understand that others do not agree with my ranking and that is OK with me also.
Too me if you like them, then by all means use and enjoy them, they can and will give excellent results, just not the variety that I get from my DE razors.
There are three threads with the same topic started within one minute of each other. What's up with that?
DE for me, I tried a few SE and found no advantages. Clearly YMMV!
