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This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.

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Sunday SOTD Thread - February 11th, 2024 (sub.wetshaving.social)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This is interesting! From the pictures, it looks like the Barbarossa is a shortened version of the 41 blade blank, and I like the full 41 a lot.

I wonder whether the geometry will still feel odd after a few shaves. Does the shortened blade allow for east - west passes under the jaw line and the neck like with a DE, or is that still tricky?

I can't comment on the Inox vs. carbon steel aspect - this is my first Inox razor.

I've been trying to discern a difference for one and a half years now, and I'm still looking.

Have a nice Sunday!

You too!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I wonder whether the geometry will still feel odd after a few shaves. Does the shortened blade allow for east - west passes under the jaw line and the neck like with a DE, or is that still tricky?

I haven't tried that, but even with a DE, I don't do east -west passes there (my hair grows not very north -south in this region). I would assume that you if you can do it with a DE, it should be possible with the Barbarossa (it has roughly the same length as a DE blade).

Edit: I guess you're right wrt the shortened 41.