(09-01-2020, 07:06 PM)riverrun Wrote:(09-01-2020, 01:08 AM)Jayaruh Wrote: Joel, you may like to try corking a new blade. You just run the edge trough the cork one time. This takes out any burrs and should make the blade smoother without shortening its life. Some like to use styrofoam for this purpose as well. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes.
I find corking a radical solution.
Also, the wine I drink has mostly screw tops.
I palm strop GEM blades instead.
I've always palm stropped (I used to with DEs, as well). I find that it makes the blade last much longer. However, I find it doesn't make a difference in mellowing a brand new blade.
(09-02-2020, 12:00 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:(09-01-2020, 03:16 AM)joelkerr Wrote: OK! I will definitely try corking the blade next time. This morning was the first shave with a new blade, which is why the problem came to mind, but I'll do it for my next shave with that blade - probably later this week.
I currently mostly use my Micromatic, but I had the same issue when I was using the milder 1912, so I'm not sure the change of razor would do a lot, but it's also worth a try if corking isn't enough.
If you are willing to pick up another razor the Gem featherweight is an excellent mild razor in my opinion. I find them a fare bit milder than the 1912. You can usually find them for quite reasonable prices in good condition and still fairly reasonable prices in great condition.
Oh great, another razor to add to the collection!
I just looked up the Featherweight. In the last year or two I've realized closed comb razors are pretty much useless for me because I have a coarse beard and I only shave a couple of times per week. Even the MMOC clogs up for me (this is a very good reason why my main shaving implement is a straight razor). So I doubt I'll buy a Featherweight.