I bought a cheapo twist to open DE razor and got a really nice shave with just hot water. I did this because I plan to eventually shave with a straight razor, and read that preping the face is pretty important, so I thought a DE would be good to start with while I played with soaps and learned to lather. I live out of a suitcase, so the DE is actually probably a better choice for now anyway, but I do have a few questions.
1.) Why might I want an adjustable razor? is it for when I miss a day or two of shaving? Or is it a find a setting and keep it there thing? Some other reason?
2.) If I do not get a twist to open, is the other option more practical? There don't seem to be many twist to turn models available. How does the other opening method work?
3.) There have been some comments on finishes flaking off, especially on some Merkur models. Are all metal parts coated or chromed, or are there some models that use just a texture finish? The Merkur Futur looks like it does not have any plating, but I am just now reading some reviews on it.
4.) Whatever material they are coated with, how slippery are those different coatings? As I understand, a light touch is almost required to get a proper shave. Which materials give the best gription for a proper hold on the razor?
1.) Why might I want an adjustable razor? is it for when I miss a day or two of shaving? Or is it a find a setting and keep it there thing? Some other reason?
2.) If I do not get a twist to open, is the other option more practical? There don't seem to be many twist to turn models available. How does the other opening method work?
3.) There have been some comments on finishes flaking off, especially on some Merkur models. Are all metal parts coated or chromed, or are there some models that use just a texture finish? The Merkur Futur looks like it does not have any plating, but I am just now reading some reviews on it.
4.) Whatever material they are coated with, how slippery are those different coatings? As I understand, a light touch is almost required to get a proper shave. Which materials give the best gription for a proper hold on the razor?