Shaving Guru's

I cannot answer your exact query I apologize. I will, however, leave this here:

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The fine shaving goods hobbyist community and the espresso hobbyist community have quite a bit of overlap in my experience (probably most hobbyist communities do when it really comes down to it).

Specifically, if you want what I consider the best razor for getting in tight spaces, I recommend the Blackland vector. Entry price is not insignificant ($200-300 depending) but it’s bulletproof and will last a lifetime. As with all these razors it has a learning curve

I too have tried a variety of shaving methods and have struck a happy balance of speed and (relative) closeness with an Andis D-8 slimline pro trimmer for my beard (it comes with a selection of short combs) and it clips a good edge as well. Having zero-gapped the blades I would say it gets my neckline to a similar closeness I would previously get at around four hours after a good shave with a safety razor.

I’ve decided the ease and speed with which I can achieve this, as well as avoidance of the inevitable bloodbath when trying to rush things is worth the slightly poorer finish. If I want anything closer I have a safety razor I use to get a ‘proper’ finish, but I rarely reach for it unless I’m shaving for the experience of a wet shave. Hot towels and a good lathered shaving soap cannot be beaten, but my other responsibilities (ie kids) rather get in the way of a regular wet shave at the moment.

I’m interested in getting a foil shaver to get the extra closeness, and would be interested in anyone’s thoughts and recommendations if they use one regularly!

I have zero experience with wet shaving my face, but have plenty of experience with shaving my head should that be interest to anyone! :)

Fatip Piccolo handle and Nacet blades are excellent, paired with a basic Arko stick and boar bristle brush.

Have you tried shaving left-to-right (and or vice versa) under the nose? That way the head size doesn’t really matter.

I can recommend Occam’s razor for you. :)
Truthfully, as a man in his sixties who still has the bum fluff of a 14 year old, I still use an electric shaver.

One of the reviews for this razor states exactly the same as you have said, multiple passes and stubble still there.
The suggestion was to use aDE razor.
I have used Feather blades and they are exceedingly sharp. I have since started using DOVO blades, these are very sharp but they maintain a sharp edge for a number of shaves. This with very tough stubble. Smooth shavew and comfortable.

Maybe one of the cut throat ones are very close like barbers use for trimming round head when doing final exacting.

Having tried everything and been somewhat of a collector of vintage Gillettes, cut throats and all sorts I have reverted back to a daily shave with the Merkur 34c HD, and a selection of DE blades. Often touted as a beginners DE razor but anything but, very very accomplished. 2 passes is babies arse smooth.

dfk41 have you been naughty and put in detention to do lines?

Elcarajillo I use feather blades in my feather DE razor. Although the blades are insanely sharp, I have not cut myself yet. The razor tames the blades. I can’t imagine trying the blades in another razor. I would cut myself so much.