Hi guys,
I just started my DE shaving journey. I've been using Mach 3 (regular/sensitive/Turbo) from the time I got my first beard hair. I started using Gillette canned foam and a Gillette alcohol-based after shave splash.
Eventually, I grew tired of this routine and changed the Aftershave splash with the Nivea sensitive balm. Then, I replaced the foam with Nivea sensitive shave cream. However, I was still using Mach 3 because I had no idea how to use a DE razor and I was afraid of cutting myself.
Finally, after watching/reading a lot of threads on B&B I decided to try out a DE razor. I got myself a cheap Concord TTO (Feather popular clone) + feather blades & Gillette 7'O Clock Yellow + cheap Boar brush (it smells bad so it must be boar).
The first few shaves were not so close because of poor technique and I nicked here and there.
I decided to try out a pre shave oil, so made one for myself using 1 part castor oil, 1 part olive oil, and 15-20 drops lavender oil. The pre shave oil did help a bit with the shave. Also, got an alum block which helped reduce any irritation.
I can't find any decent DE razors around here and most online shops don't ship to Pakistan (Amazon, eBay, etc). So, cheap clones/knockoffs will have to do for now. Ordered thayers witch hazel from a local internet vendor and looking forward to using it.
Looking forward to learning more from you guys and hopefully, getting some awesome gear as well.
Tapatalking in my sleep!
I just started my DE shaving journey. I've been using Mach 3 (regular/sensitive/Turbo) from the time I got my first beard hair. I started using Gillette canned foam and a Gillette alcohol-based after shave splash.
Eventually, I grew tired of this routine and changed the Aftershave splash with the Nivea sensitive balm. Then, I replaced the foam with Nivea sensitive shave cream. However, I was still using Mach 3 because I had no idea how to use a DE razor and I was afraid of cutting myself.
Finally, after watching/reading a lot of threads on B&B I decided to try out a DE razor. I got myself a cheap Concord TTO (Feather popular clone) + feather blades & Gillette 7'O Clock Yellow + cheap Boar brush (it smells bad so it must be boar).
The first few shaves were not so close because of poor technique and I nicked here and there.
I decided to try out a pre shave oil, so made one for myself using 1 part castor oil, 1 part olive oil, and 15-20 drops lavender oil. The pre shave oil did help a bit with the shave. Also, got an alum block which helped reduce any irritation.
I can't find any decent DE razors around here and most online shops don't ship to Pakistan (Amazon, eBay, etc). So, cheap clones/knockoffs will have to do for now. Ordered thayers witch hazel from a local internet vendor and looking forward to using it.
Looking forward to learning more from you guys and hopefully, getting some awesome gear as well.
Tapatalking in my sleep!
