DE-Vette Report 3
Glad it was decided to allow a 2 week period to use this razor. The open edge at 90 degrees to the handle and perpendicular style demands a focused effort. I'll probably get 2 more shaves in before it moves on, probably 1 with a Feather.
Today I decided to use a Personna Blue.... Matter of fact, 2 of them,........stacked. Don't ever do this! After a rough WTG cheek pass, it was clear this was a stoooopid variation.
Back down to 1 for a full normal 3.5 pass shave ending up with 2 small weepers and some ATG neck irritation that I'd like to live without. Not unusual for me with this blade though.
If I were to pursue a new and improved open edge tool, with a blade holding mechanism at 90 degrees, I'd look for 3 things. 1) half DE blade format 2) shave surface to handle angle that is much lower when in ideal cutting position 3) a razor rest and store position hiding the edge.
I'm not sure I can describe my handling other than the use of grips limiting a wrist action and requiring arm move strokes more similar to a straight shave.
Can't really see it in this photo, but I hit it with some Brasso to clean off some of the patina that had started.
Be well gang!
Edison Carter reporting for Network 23, where they came after US for using Blipverts, yet somehow...... They let you guys post the DE-Vette thread under 'Safety Razors'.
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