Technique Trumps Tools

 I agree on the Ethos vs a Cella etc..

Not sure that I understand this comment.

I believe he agrees that spending the money on skin care is better than the hardware.  

Other than Ethos there are dozens of soaps I would reach for before Cella starting at Proraso.

Ouch

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Erm, LeBron James?

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Regarding this thread: I have a rule when trying out razors. I will always try to find a way to get a great shave with any razor that comes into my hands. Only when I can consistently get great shaves with it will I decide if I want to keep it or not. 

My thought is that the tool should work. I may need to modify my technique somewhat to make it work, but it should work. I have yet to come across a razor that hasn't worked for me. I definitely prefer a more aggressive shaver of moderate weight, but even a light mild razor will work with some technique adjustment.

Who???
Just kidding, I absolutely agree with you: there are personal preferences, and everyone IMO should try a bunch of stuff to build them to really enjoy the hobby. But if the tool doesn't work, the problem is just in the hands holding it, nothing else.

Once I can get consistently good shaves, I will decide if the style matches my preferences and if it does not, I will get rid of it.

That's the reason why my RAD - both in straight and safety razors - died pretty quickly.

This thread drifted off into equipment, but I think that we are ready to collate the commonly repeated themes regarding technique trumping tools:

1) Stick with the same gear for 30 days;

2) Pull the razor, don't push down on it.

3) Figure out which way your beard grows so you know how to do your passes.

4) Closeness does not come from pressure, closeness comes from multiple passes in different directions.

5) Don't chase BBS initially; chase smoothness and razor skills first.

6) If you think that you are not adding pressure, use even less pressure.

7) prep matters more than with a cartridge so shave immediately after your shower. 

8) any razor will always tell you the angle to cut at, listen and feel for it, but start near 30 degrees without pressure and adapt to it from there.

9) Put your idle hand to work: stretch and puff!

We could use one more to make it an even ten.  If I forgot yours re-post it!

This thread drifted off into equipment, but I think that we are ready to collate the commonly repeated themes regarding technique trumping tools:

1) Stick with the same gear for 30 days;

2) Pull the razor, don't push down on it.

3) Figure out which way your beard grows so you know how to do your passes.

4) Closeness does not come from pressure, closeness comes from multiple passes in different directions.

5) Don't chase BBS initially; chase smoothness and razor skills first.

6) If you think that you are not adding pressure, use even less pressure.

7) prep matters more than with a cartridge so shave immediately after your shower. 

8) any razor will always tell you the angle to cut at, listen and feel for it, but start near 30 degrees without pressure and adapt to it from there.

9) Put your idle hand to work: stretch and puff!

We could use one more to make it an even ten.  If I forgot yours re-post it!

Use lots of nice thick non pasty lather with minimal bubbles. Makes it harder to get irritation and nicks.


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