tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post2016705300828843641..comments2024-03-26T12:01:35.977-04:00Comments on Shave Like Grandad: Analysis of the Merkur 15C Open-Comb Razor DesignDoug Hansfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174919444573120386noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-53891665473253943352022-01-14T08:44:08.198-05:002022-01-14T08:44:08.198-05:00Thank you a LOT for your detailed reply, my hair i...Thank you a LOT for your detailed reply, my hair is not curly at all but after much trial and error I noticed that the deeper I cut, the more my chin is inflamed, I can see the hair under the skin, the bumps they create then finally some will even have pus. I hate it. Trimmers? Never have a problem with them, but if one cuts deep enough -- I will still get them. <br /><br />Traditional shaving has become something of a hobby for me and I'd hate to stop it, hence why I keep trying. Tatara Masamune Close Comb was also suggested to me, I also own a Henson Mild (neutral blade exposure) and while excellent to shave my head and neck with zero nicks...chin still has issues. I will definitely check out the obe you suggested. Thanks again!Alucardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884023666244536566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-91011788930829789852022-01-05T07:38:22.475-05:002022-01-05T07:38:22.475-05:00The common wisdom regarding ingrown hairs, which y...The common wisdom regarding ingrown hairs, which you probably already know, is that they are due to curly hair (that is not round in cross section but is instead more oval, and therefore tends to curl in the plane of the shorter dimension of the oval). Because of this tendency (again, which you probably already know), it is helpful to not shave the hair below the skin line, so it is less likely to curl under the skin and become infected and inflamed. A tradition DE razor with a single edge doing the cutting is better than the track-two (and three, four, or five edges) that cut sequentially with a single stroke, because the multi-blade designs lift the hair to be cut by subsequent blades, thus cutting below the skin line for a close (and ingrown-prone) shave.<br />- It is not the blade that you should be concerned about but rather the razor. (I think you know this too, but simply used the wrong word, blade, rather than the correct word, razor.)<br />- So to speak directly to your question, I believe the best razor available for your problem is available from Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements. It is called... The Original Phoenix DOC Safety Razor - New NICKEL Plated!<br />- This razor has two primary benefits: 1) It is the most mild razor that I have tested, and 2) because of its open-comb design, it can shave hair of any length. So if you shave with this using light pressure, this will minimize the risk of in-grown hairs.<br />- Also, you might experiment with shaving direction. When I consider the geometry of curly hair and its relationship to the skin surface, I wonder if you might have good results using a mild razor but doing single-pass shaves that are not strictly with the grain. However, in any case, single-pass shaves with the recommended razor may be your best bet.<br />- You can see my review of this razor at the following URL:<br />https://shavelikegrandad.blogspot.com/2018/06/best-razor-for-sensitive-easily-nicked.htmlDoug Hansfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174919444573120386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-41126513484739768042022-01-05T07:37:51.692-05:002022-01-05T07:37:51.692-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Doug Hansfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174919444573120386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-91619301646767741642022-01-05T06:28:02.351-05:002022-01-05T06:28:02.351-05:00I have heard names such as this, tatare Masamune a...I have heard names such as this, tatare Masamune and more. I am in the market for the blade with the least blade exposure..it has been proven in my case that the closer the shave -- the more ingrowns on my chin/neck. I always go with the grain btw and I know the areas that need attention, it's not technique. I need the razor with the most negative blade exposure possible.Alucardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884023666244536566noreply@blogger.com