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@borwish - thank you. I’m in 2 minds whether to get a mild razor, although less nicks, I feel more passes to obtain a decent dfs/bbs = more irritation.
Consider getting an adjustable DE. That way you can try varying amounts of mild without needing to buy a whole range of DEs.@borwish - thank you. I’m in 2 minds whether to get a mild razor, although less nicks, I feel more passes to obtain a decent dfs/bbs = more irritation.
Inconsistent@Psychtec - Thank you. I spent some years trying different soaps/creams and blades. You asked what I wa impressed with - the shave. Some shaves are good, others are not, so I’m not happy with some shaves. I think some is down to rushing, and applying pressure.
@InconsistentShaves Do you feel like you are developing wet, slick, and protective lathers? Are you using anything for post care (aftershave, balm, etc)?
Thanks from the replies/advice so far. I can’t bring myself to own a 2nd hand razor...
The best balm I have found, and I’ve used quite a few, is Barts made in the UK. The only US retailer I know of that carries it is The Razor Company.When I first started, I tried using the styptic matches, which are imo one of the worst things ever. I have always used a balm after the shave when I started DE shaving - not so much when I shaved with a Mach 3 et al.
I did use the body shop post shave gel - which is really nice but on the dearer side. I’m currently looking for a new alum block (mine’s nearly ran out) and some new balms. I’m currently using Nivea. I’m now staring to wonder if the shaves I got decent with previously were because of thicker lather.
I remember (prior to all the internet available knowledge) shaving around aged 17 upwards using disposables and shaving gel or foam - which was really thick, so last nights I tried to base on that, so like you say, more like a thick yoghurt.
Buy a Henson medium and use it with Jack Black, Kiehl’s or Blu Atlas shave cream. You can thank me later.Good morning fellow wet shavers,
I started using a DE a good number of years ago (maybe 10+). Anyway, I started cheap using one From Amazon (possibly a Baili), and my very first shave I was impressed with the results (I took it extremely slow). I was using Wilkinson Sword soap with their brush - not good imo, but I didn’t know better at the time. I then moved onto a Muhle R89 which I keep getting mixed results with different blades. After a few years of use, I also purchased a Fatip piccolo oc and hated it. My R89 head or handle thread gave way. I then purchased (last couple of years) a Parker semi slant - which again was good to begin with. I now rotate between these 3. I have tried several blades and soaps/creams but the only one I seem to be ok with is the body shop one (which might disappear soon).
Right, so, my prep involves warming my face with water, a facial wash (sometimes a scrub) then lather up and shave. Sometimes I get nicks, especially the neck area. I like to be bbs, so usually a 2 pass, sometimes a 3, but I am sometimes left with missed bits or very minute stubble. I want to be able to shave daily/every other day, but sometimes can be 3-4 days.
My next things I’m thinking of is a Yaqi adjustable and possibly a Yaqi Excalibur (I’ve never tried SE). I don’t want to buy expensive yet, as if it doesn’t work then I’ve forked out for nothing. I’ve looked at Fatip Grande, Fatip slant, and several others. I am also thinking Proraso menthol tube, I didn’t get on with the sandalwood pot.
One thing I forgot to mention is I bought a cheap adjustable from Shein, which did give decent results but the razor didn’t last long. Other things to note, I don’t always have time for a shower and a shave. I also don’t have a lot of time to take it slow either.
Hope someone can help?