Hello all,
I'm excited to embark in this journey; just got an confirmation that my RazorRock Game Changer (open comb) 84-P just shipped, so I will be ditching my Gillette Fusion SkinGuard soon.
I got interested in wet shaving after researching ways to reduce irritation on my face and deciding to ditch my Braun electric shaver. I resorted to the electric while I was active duty in the military and required to shave every day. I was using the typical multi-blade cartridges and canned shave gels, which made my face look like a bloody murder scene. The electric shaver helped with the pain and the irritation, but it was loud and not enjoyable. Now that I'm out of the military, I'm not required to shave every day, but I'd still like to keep the clean, well-groomed appearance; especially since I can't grow a nice, full beard.
As I mentioned, I recently ordered a RazorRock Game Changer (open comb). While I wait for that to arrive, my set-up is as follows:
I would really appreciate any critique/feedback about my routine or products I'm using. Thank you so much for reading! I'm really excited to join this community. Happy new year!
- Sam
New Orleans, LA
I'm excited to embark in this journey; just got an confirmation that my RazorRock Game Changer (open comb) 84-P just shipped, so I will be ditching my Gillette Fusion SkinGuard soon.
I got interested in wet shaving after researching ways to reduce irritation on my face and deciding to ditch my Braun electric shaver. I resorted to the electric while I was active duty in the military and required to shave every day. I was using the typical multi-blade cartridges and canned shave gels, which made my face look like a bloody murder scene. The electric shaver helped with the pain and the irritation, but it was loud and not enjoyable. Now that I'm out of the military, I'm not required to shave every day, but I'd still like to keep the clean, well-groomed appearance; especially since I can't grow a nice, full beard.
As I mentioned, I recently ordered a RazorRock Game Changer (open comb). While I wait for that to arrive, my set-up is as follows:
- Pre-shave:
- Every Man Jack Volcanic Clay face wash
- AoS pre-shave oil, sandalwood
- Cremo Shave Cream, classic
- Brush: AoS Genuine (Pure?) Badger
- Razor: Gillette Fusion SkinGuard
- Thayers Witch Hazel Facial Toner, Lavender
- Nivea Post Shave Balm, Sensitive (no alcohol)
- Wash my entire face with the warm water from the shower and my face wash.
- Apply pre-shave oil to my beard area.
- Wet the brush with HOT water from the shower and then apply some of the Cremo directly on the brush.
- Lather directly on my face, which works great in my opinion.
- First pass WTG; rinse with warm water; re-lather with the cream still left on the brush; second pass XTG/ATG; rinse/re-lather; touch-ups.
- Warm water rinse to the face, then cold water; rinse off brush.
- Finish shower (3-5 more minutes); dry off.
- Splash witch hazel to my face and let dry a minute or two.
- Apply after shave balm.
I would really appreciate any critique/feedback about my routine or products I'm using. Thank you so much for reading! I'm really excited to join this community. Happy new year!
- Sam
New Orleans, LA