Are they better than cheap plastic razors?
you soften the beard with hot water, hot lather, etc.
That's why old school barbers used steaming towels, etc.
makes it go much easier.
you soften the beard with hot water, hot lather, etc.
That's why old school barbers used steaming towels, etc.
makes it go much easier.
handles are one thing, the edge is everything.
old school delivers a better results, but takes more skill.
The more easily the edge of the razor slips through hair as you shave, the more delicate you can be with your grip and the lower the force you must apply with the razor. This is important because the softer and more yielding your beard, the better and safer will be your shave with an old school razor.