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Δημοσιεύτηκε: 26 Ιουν 2023, 21:24
Σε συνέχεια του ποστ του Στακύρ περί γωνίας από τον Κο. Σέιν. ( Ισως θα έπρεπε να το μεταφράσω, αλλά το ανεβάζω έτσι τώρα που το έχω φρέσκο)
Understanding Pressure
When you start out with a safety razor, the first piece of advice you'll see everywhere is "add no pressure". The idea is that if you're used to a cartridge razor where you can add all the pressure without risk, you might add too much pressure and hurt yourself with a DE razor. So instead you should let the weight of the razor work for you. That's actually pretty good advice generally, but it doesn't tell the full story and if you're not using pressure to your advantage, you're missing out on a great tool to unlock your best shaves.
When you use a heavy razor, gravity is adding the pressure for you. So there is still pressure, but it's all from the razor itself. But what happens when you switch to a lighter razor like the Blackbird Titanium, Vector, or Vector Titanium? These lightweight razors don't have enough mass for gravity to add much pressure so instead of plowing through hair, they might just bounce right off if you don't add any pressure. Imagine chopping wood with an axe. The heavier your axe is, the less effort you have to put into chopping. If you have a smaller axe, you have to actually swing it to get that same cutting action. Shaving pressure works the same way.
Signs that you should add more pressure
1. Your razor is tugging instead of cutting.
Tugging or pulling means that the blade is catching on the hair instead of slicing cleanly through it. If you have a fresh blade and get tugging, it means your razor doesn't have the force behind it to hack through that hair. It like that light axe bouncing off a log instead of cutting. Add some pressure to give your razor that momentum needed to get the job done.
2. Your razor is lightweight.
To shave properly, a blade needs pressure. It's either going to come from the weight of the razor or from your hand. So if you have a new lightweight razor, expect that you will need to up the pressure to account for the lack of heft. The Vector, Vector Titanium, and Blackbird Titanium are all razors that are likely to need a bit of pressure to get the most out of your shave.
3. You need extra efficiency in a trouble area.
We all have those tough spots where the hair grows weirdly and it's difficult to cut close enough. Adding some pressure here (even to a heavy razor) can increase blade engagement and bump up the efficiency needed to take care of that tough area.
Understanding Pressure
When you start out with a safety razor, the first piece of advice you'll see everywhere is "add no pressure". The idea is that if you're used to a cartridge razor where you can add all the pressure without risk, you might add too much pressure and hurt yourself with a DE razor. So instead you should let the weight of the razor work for you. That's actually pretty good advice generally, but it doesn't tell the full story and if you're not using pressure to your advantage, you're missing out on a great tool to unlock your best shaves.
When you use a heavy razor, gravity is adding the pressure for you. So there is still pressure, but it's all from the razor itself. But what happens when you switch to a lighter razor like the Blackbird Titanium, Vector, or Vector Titanium? These lightweight razors don't have enough mass for gravity to add much pressure so instead of plowing through hair, they might just bounce right off if you don't add any pressure. Imagine chopping wood with an axe. The heavier your axe is, the less effort you have to put into chopping. If you have a smaller axe, you have to actually swing it to get that same cutting action. Shaving pressure works the same way.
Signs that you should add more pressure
1. Your razor is tugging instead of cutting.
Tugging or pulling means that the blade is catching on the hair instead of slicing cleanly through it. If you have a fresh blade and get tugging, it means your razor doesn't have the force behind it to hack through that hair. It like that light axe bouncing off a log instead of cutting. Add some pressure to give your razor that momentum needed to get the job done.
2. Your razor is lightweight.
To shave properly, a blade needs pressure. It's either going to come from the weight of the razor or from your hand. So if you have a new lightweight razor, expect that you will need to up the pressure to account for the lack of heft. The Vector, Vector Titanium, and Blackbird Titanium are all razors that are likely to need a bit of pressure to get the most out of your shave.
3. You need extra efficiency in a trouble area.
We all have those tough spots where the hair grows weirdly and it's difficult to cut close enough. Adding some pressure here (even to a heavy razor) can increase blade engagement and bump up the efficiency needed to take care of that tough area.