Blademonkey
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It's strange that Tatara recommend using a Feather blade to obtain the ultimate smooth shave and for some people it seems to work, Kevy swears by them in the Nadochi. YMMV. P.
Pass Around Carbon CX-316L and new handles
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Optometrist
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I'm in that camp, Paul. Feathers worked brilliantly.
@Blackmass
In all honesty I think it is purely down to technique.
Now I prefer shaving with a fairly flat top cap, not to say I don't enjoy a curved top cap, I just find finding the angle harder; wrist at more of an angle/more pressure required. This is probably why I prefer the Oristo to the Mambas (flatter head) and why my top razors are the PILS, BBS, Wolfman, Karve, Blackbird, Sabre etc, all have a very flat top cap/head. Now again I must reiterate I do enjoy several razors with a raised or curved top cap, such as the Timeless and of course Carbon.
I also believe having used straight razors a lot, my technique is more driven towards shaving with a flatter head. I use less pressure with the flatter Nodachi at an angle more horizontal to the plane (my face). So less scraping and more of a slicing action. Of course all the above could be complete horseshit to someone else who prefers a different technique/razor.
The Carbon left a smile on my face and as mentioned before wowed on its first outing. The titanium handle was a good shave but nothing overly exciting IMO. I definitely need more than 2 shaves to provide a solid conclusion though.
In all honesty I think it is purely down to technique.
Now I prefer shaving with a fairly flat top cap, not to say I don't enjoy a curved top cap, I just find finding the angle harder; wrist at more of an angle/more pressure required. This is probably why I prefer the Oristo to the Mambas (flatter head) and why my top razors are the PILS, BBS, Wolfman, Karve, Blackbird, Sabre etc, all have a very flat top cap/head. Now again I must reiterate I do enjoy several razors with a raised or curved top cap, such as the Timeless and of course Carbon.
I also believe having used straight razors a lot, my technique is more driven towards shaving with a flatter head. I use less pressure with the flatter Nodachi at an angle more horizontal to the plane (my face). So less scraping and more of a slicing action. Of course all the above could be complete horseshit to someone else who prefers a different technique/razor.
The Carbon left a smile on my face and as mentioned before wowed on its first outing. The titanium handle was a good shave but nothing overly exciting IMO. I definitely need more than 2 shaves to provide a solid conclusion though.
Wayne
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Everything anyone says on a shaving forum is complete Horseshit to someone else. No two shavers are the same.
I disagree, I know I have the same tastes as others. Our issue is too many opinions and too many Chiefs. Let's 'face' it what you and I and the members know about their face is fact. Listening to Tom, Dick and Harry is subjective. Therefore listening to others is increasing risk. Is it necessary? Well it could improve your shave, then again it could cost you money and blood/skin. This is life. My dad has taught me a lot, as to how, to deal with these situations or people. I'm lucky.
You probably can tell I've had a long day at work. Just to round it off, of to the hospital now, for my Grandma
I wonder if you guys had the wrong top cap as I did? I honestly don't find it much more aggressive than the Masamune.
Blademonkey
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Maybe, or just a case of YMMV or as you said earlier it's just down to technique.
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We have only one flaw in our thinking...the PILS is flawless, YMMV is purely user error.
Blademonkey
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The Pils razor is flawless!We have only one flaw in our thinking...the PILS is flawless, YMMV is purely user error.
P.
Wayne
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I'm not quite sure I understand this reply especially the too many opinions and too many Chiefs part.I disagree, I know I have the same tastes as others. Our issue is too many opinions and too many Chiefs. Let's 'face' it what you and I and the members know about their face is fact. Listening to Tom, Dick and Harry is subjective. Therefore listening to others is increasing risk. Is it necessary? Well it could improve your shave, then again it could cost you money and blood/skin. This is life. My dad has taught me a lot, as to how, to deal with these situations or people. I'm lucky.
You probably can tell I've had a long day at work. Just to round it off, of to the hospital now, for my Grandma
Holyzeus
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Basically normal human nature, too many Chiefs and not enough Indians, you know the saying
Boru62
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These could be the wisest words I've read on this forum.
Also, we can use the same set up for a year but like snowflakes, no two shaves are the same.
Wayne
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Written by an Indian too, who'd have thought such wise words wouldn't have come from a top table Chief.