Comparison

LilithParker · 06-10-2008, 09:36 PM

I have two razors now: a 9/16 Wapi and a 5/8 Korn (thank you, Lynn!). Yesterday I decided to do a side-by-side comparison... left leg with the Wapi, right leg with the Korn.

It's like the difference between a Crown Vic and a Miata. The Wapi plows along under its own weight, while the extra attention required by the super-light Korn pays off with a closer shave.

I like both of these razors... the smooth handling of the Wapi and the precision of the Korn both make me happy. The Korn gets an extra point for closeness, but I'm not letting go of the Wapi any time soon.

hoglahoo · 06-10-2008, 09:55 PM

What a great, simple comparison. I think I am finding a similar relationship between the wapi and my hollow ground razors on my own face. I feel like I have to shave with much shorter and more precisely placed strokes with the hollows. I'm not sure I get any closer with a hollow though, I am going to take my time on both types tomorrow morning and see what happens

Kees · 06-10-2008, 11:52 PM

@Lilith Parker,

Dear oh dear, you have put your first step on the slippery slope towards a fairly common affliction called RAD

Viola · 06-11-2008, 12:02 AM

Good job, LilithParker! I finished up my legs this weekend with my 5/8 Wapi and I'll be using my W&B Spike next. I kind of already know the difference there from doing, uh, other regions of my anatomy. Again, well done!

Don · 06-11-2008, 03:33 AM

Ladies this is so cool

Lynn · 06-11-2008, 02:08 PM

Glad you're enjoying both the sport and the razor!!

Thanks,

Lynn

Viola · 06-11-2008, 09:58 PM

So I did my legs a few minutes ago with my Wade and Butcher Bow Razor. It's a spike and I can't say that factored into the shave at all. It felt like a smoother shave than the Wapi. It's unfortunate that I have always, and will always, feel itchy after a shave due to my eczema. You can't see it, but I can feel it... and I'm really careful not to put any pressure on the blade. I'm going to order some of Mama Bear's natural soap and see if that helps any.

Bart · 06-11-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Viola

So I did my legs a few minutes ago with my Wade and Butcher Bow Razor. It's a spike and I can't say that factored into the shave at all. It felt like a smoother shave than the Wapi. It's unfortunate that I have always, and will always, feel itchy after a shave due to my eczema. You can't see it, but I can feel it... and I'm really careful not to put any pressure on the blade. I'm going to order some of Mama Bear's natural soap and see if that helps any.

Whenever I finish shaving my wife's legs, I insist on the cold water rinse, and use the good old alum block. After a minute or so, I wipe off the dried alum residue and apply a generous amount of Nivea moisturizing after shave balm. It's too greasy for my face, but a treat for my wife's dry skin. Before I got in charge of shaving her legs, she was always complaining about itchiness and other discomfort.

Maybe you'll get something out of this for your own leg-shaving practice.

Best regards,

Bart.

tjiscooler · 06-12-2008, 03:52 AM

Your a great husband Bart, your wife is very lucky to have such star treatment! Burt's bees aftershave might help too, its a little greasy for the face too but i think it might help your legs, its natural as well which is a plus.

hoglahoo · 06-13-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hoglahoo

What a great, simple comparison. I think I am finding a similar relationship between the wapi and my hollow ground razors on my own face. I feel like I have to shave with much shorter and more precisely placed strokes with the hollows. I'm not sure I get any closer with a hollow though, I am going to take my time on both types tomorrow morning and see what happens

I strapped my two freshly honed hollow blades several hundred times last night on three different straps. My results seem to indicate the following:

5/8 Hollow Wostenholm (used with the grain)
- required shorter, firmer strokes than my half hollow Wapienica
- was not as comfortable a shave, but was far more comfortable than before I strapped this razor several hundred times

6/8 Hollow Comfort (used against the grain)
- required shorter, firmer strokes than my half hollow Wapienica
- required me to pull my skin much more tightly than with my half hollow Wapi
- gave me an easier shave against the grain than my half hollow Wapi, which made it a closer shave on my upper lip and cheeks and a much better shave in the perpetually stubbly area under my chin

If you don't mind, I will continue the hijacking of this thread for several days as I continue to evaluate

Berticus · 06-16-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Viola

So I did my legs a few minutes ago with my Wade and Butcher Bow Razor. It's a spike and I can't say that factored into the shave at all. It felt like a smoother shave than the Wapi. It's unfortunate that I have always, and will always, feel itchy after a shave due to my eczema. You can't see it, but I can feel it... and I'm really careful not to put any pressure on the blade. I'm going to order some of Mama Bear's natural soap and see if that helps any.

Talk to you doctor. There's a lot of medications (and samples) you can get. If you follow the instructions, the eczema will follow more of a come and go thing than stay there all the time.

Another thing is you can try using a alum block along with a few aftershaves. The way I use an alum block is:

cold rinse
alum block with cold water
cold rinse
alum block with cold water
aftershave

Gets rid of redness and irritation. I currently have the Truefitt & Hill 1805 aftershave, but I'm looking into other things that are more effective.

cold water is always as cold as the sink will go. I've got eczema as well, it starts with my left eye, spreads to my right, and then finally to my chin. I've got expired medication, and I still use it, which is totally fine. Next best thing from medication is applying lotion regularly to the affected area. Even if medication is expired, it'll still work, it just won't be quite as effective as it used to be.

LilithParker, nice starting collection!

Pearl Razor · 06-16-2008, 05:19 AM

Now here is a bit of advice from a Naturopath for those with eczema:
Why is the eczema happening? Allergies and inflamation are the usual causes of the problem. If you administer ways to decrease the over responsive allergic response and the inflammation the eczema usually decreases.

Use simple cosmetics and soaps- low chemical low fragrance including essential oils.

Essential fatty acids (OMEGA 3, 6 & 9) internally and externally bring down the inflammation and help stop this over reactive cycle. Increasing fish intake (you can buy fish oil capsules AT HEALTH FOOD STORE) to get more OMEGA 3 and Flaxseed oil- one table spoon in your salad or if ur brave have a straight table spoon in the morning!
as for topical application the thing I have had the best results with my clients is EMU OIL! Its got all EFAS- OMEGA 3, 6 & 9!!
I'm from Australia so its widely available here, so if you wanting to order some and cannot get a hold of it I can sell and post you some

also support your liver-if ur liver is overloaded (poor sleep, too much booze, crappy high fat food etc.) it will make ur overall body inflammation and allergies worse. eat more green and more fresh!

Any questions feel free to ask

Pearl

Bruno · 06-16-2008, 11:21 AM

Slightly off-topic but to reply to the previous post:

Eczema can be caused by food allergies as well. I've had it for years before I found the combination of things that caused severe eczema at the hollows of my knees.
My oldest daughter has it moderately, and I shouldn't complain either. The things I am allergic to are relatively easy to avoid. It just means I don't eat anything if I have doubts about what went in it.

For my face I also have to watch which soap I am using. Wilkinson brings out horrible redness itches, others are merely itchy, and then there are some which are smooth. Trial and error.

Berticus · 06-16-2008, 01:57 PM

Well, hmm.. I don't know if I'm allergic to anything. I used to be allergic to pollen, but that seems to have gone away. There was a short period of time (2 weeks) where I ate nothing but fish. Unfortunately I don't remember the status of my eczema; guess I'll have to try it again.

Usually I eat very heathily though. At school I have a 6 meal lifestyle with very strict rules about what goes in. Usually if I apply the medication my doctor gave me, it'll go away for a few years, and then come back. I'll check out what you suggested Pearl Razor.