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If you have used any such razors what was your experience with it.

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[โ€“] pi_dash_rho@wetshav.ing 1 points 7 hours ago

I wonder if in your technique,

  • you usually ride the cap -> open comb lets more lather and hair through
  • you usually ride the guard -> skin tends to pooch through the gaps and you get more skin-on-blade at odd angles which feels more aggressive

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