I've heard that short strokes are the best, but I tried doing sort of medium/long strokes today and actually like that better. I found that I can set the angle and just ride it. I think the angle is too aggressive when I do really short strokes. What is the wisdom here?
I have found that long stokes work well on my neck and short strokes work well on my cheeks. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Short on the first pass. Longer on subsequent passes as the hair is reduced. But as brother Steve has said, that's just me. Your face and my face, two different faces.
Every setdown is a potential for damage. That goes double when using a shavette. I prefer long passes where applicable. Learning to hold the correct angle of attack as the planes of my skin are not flat = Riding The Cap.
I dont believe it really matters. Its all about pressure and blade angle. I agree with RhX that every setdown is potential for damage.
You are a heretic and will be burned at the stake. May the shaving gods have mercy on your soul. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
Just re-read your post. If you are actually using the same angle with your long strokes as your short strokes as you say, then you are more than likely unconsciously applying more pressure with the short strokes, thus making the short stroke feel more aggressive.
If you like it better, and it's working for you, I'd stick with it. The key when you are learning is to strive to use as little pressure on the blade as possible (so that it barely slides along your face, as opposed to being pushed against your face) and keep at it.
LONG. I've tried both and found zero value in shorter strokes, longer strokes keep you focused on what and where you're heading
One caveat for newbies... When learning, long strokes can cause the razor to move in an arc, causing attack angle to change constantly. For those with experience, you're right, but I would not recommend long strokes for learning because it confounds angle control.
