tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post8025224936984819429..comments2024-03-26T12:01:35.977-04:00Comments on Shave Like Grandad: Blade Versus Technique: A One-Shave TrialDoug Hansfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174919444573120386noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-64996053763381623802014-06-14T07:12:22.349-04:002014-06-14T07:12:22.349-04:00Thanks Doug for the follow up to your "techni...Thanks Doug for the follow up to your "technique trumps all" hypothesis. I thought it had a lot going for it but agree that blades (what actually cuts your hair) does play a factor. Certainly the other hardware (razor) and software (cream/soap, etc) come behind these other two. <br />LeisureGuy (who wrote a book on Gourmet Shaving) often says that his recommendation is for a beginner to wet shaving is to choose a good quality blade and stick with it for a few weeks. Don't swap the blade around until you nail technique. Then you can start with another blade and use that for a few weeks (or alternate with your previous "best" blade for comparison).<br />From what I gather, it seems you are both highlighting that it's a combination of BOTH blade and technique that's important. However since technique is learnt over time (experience), having a good quality blade to begin with is best. Then you will accumulate the experience (with technique) needed to be able to determine whether a blade is good for your skin. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861128309142978349noreply@blogger.com