R41 or shavette?

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qwvb1111

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I am a weekend shaver with coarse beard, usually there is 4 to 5mm growth when I shave. I have been shaving with a open comb DE safety razor and astra blades for a year.

I am planning to switch to a R41 or Parker SRX shavette. The purpose is to shave as efficiently (2 passes or less) and as close as possible.

Despite the longer learning time and getting used to for shavette, which of the two suits my purpose more? Thanks in advance.
 
TRS

TRS

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In my humble opinion, if you're new to straight razors or shavettes, you might not want to consider a DE half-blade shavette. It's a very demanding type of razor, and you need to have a proven technique. When I was researching this, I realized that it's better to start with a Hair Shaper or AC blades shavette.
 
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qwvb1111 said:
I am a weekend shaver with coarse beard, usually there is 4 to 5mm growth when I shave. I have been shaving with a open comb DE safety razor and astra blades for a year.

I am planning to switch to a R41 or Parker SRX shavette. The purpose is to shave as efficiently (2 passes or less) and as close as possible.

Despite the longer learning time and getting used to for shavette, which of the two suits my purpose more? Thanks in advance.
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I would go with the R41. Close, quick, efficient and no lurning curve.
 
Twelvefret

Twelvefret

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Another option is do use a "daily double" combining your existing razor with a shavette. This way you learn how to use a straight razor, but only one pass. This is exactly what I did in 2018 when I wanted to learn how to us a straight razor. I called the first pass the "knock down" pass. I did this pass with a safety razor. At first I felt the shavette blade resisting the hair, but this will improve over time.

If this sounds interesting, I recommend an Artist Club Feather SS with a Pro Guard blade. The wisdom I was given was to lay the shavette flat against my face and a raise ever so slightly. Over time you will discover what angle works for you. Also, I decided to use both hands. For rinsing, I use a damp sponge and swipe using a spine leading stroke.
 
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Twelvefret said:
Another option is do use a "daily double" combining your existing razor with a shavette. This way you learn how to use a straight razor, but only one pass. This is exactly what I did in 2018 when I wanted to learn how to us a straight razor. I called the first pass the "knock down" pass. I did this pass with a safety razor. At first I felt the shavette blade resisting the hair, but this will improve over time.

If this sounds interesting, I recommend an Artist Club Feather SS with a Pro Guard blade. The wisdom I was given was to lay the shavette flat against my face and a raise ever so slightly. Over time you will discover what angle works for you. Also, I decided to use both hands. For rinsing, I use a damp sponge and swipe using a spine leading stroke.
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Mark12 said:
Just a thought that whichever route you decide to take from the above, make sure you still enjoy your shaving ritual. Both aggressive razors and shavettes used all the time can suck the enjoyment from shaving 🙏

Good luck with your journey 👍
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+1^^
 
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