2nd SE shave

[Galhatz]

The first one was a while back with the damaskeene. It didn't work that well, enough to make me give it a rest.
I am now at a point with DE that I am getting great shaves with zero iritation. After going through most of the superspeed line, I settled on a 40's with a Lord Plat blade.
This morning however as I was looking at the Gillette den, I felt I need a break from it and try something else. I am still postponing the inevitable straight razor forage, it will come, my wife is just scared at the thought of a kid bumping into me ("just make sure you do it at night").

So today I tried it again with a featherweight and a GEM (walgreens) blade.
It is a milder razor and I felt more comfortable with it.
The shave was quite presentable but a bit of irritation when I applied AS.
2 hours later it still looks good, I feel that warm tingling, which would upset me had it been a DE) but it is kind of a "learning reward".
The other razor I have is an OC nicromatic which o have yet to clean. I think that for a newbie the Featherweight is a better starter. With no heft to it, I have to take full control on the pressure and the angle. I see it as a good thing. Even the trickiest part, under the nose, was rather easy, do I got a tiny weeper there.
Once I master this one, I'd revisit the Damaskeene.
One thing for sure, these razors are cool!

 

[razorx]

The first one was a while back with the damaskeene. It didn't work that well, enough to make me give it a rest.
I am now at a point with DE that I am getting great shaves with zero iritation. After going through most of the superspeed line, I settled on a 40's with a Lord Plat blade.
This morning however as I was looking at the Gillette den, I felt I need a break from it and try something else. I am still postponing the inevitable straight razor forage, it will come, my wife is just scared at the thought of a kid bumping into me ("just make sure you do it at night").

So today I tried it again with a featherweight and a GEM (walgreens) blade.
It is a milder razor and I felt more comfortable with it.
The shave was quite presentable but a bit of irritation when I applied AS.
2 hours later it still looks good, I feel that warm tingling, which would upset me had it been a DE) but it is kind of a "learning reward".
The other razor I have is an OC nicromatic which o have yet to clean. I think that for a newbie the Featherweight is a better starter. With no heft to it, I have to take full control on the pressure and the angle. I see it as a good thing. Even the trickiest part, under the nose, was rather easy, do I got a tiny weeper there.
Once I master this one, I'd revisit the Damaskeene.
One thing for sure, these razors are cool!

Random Observations:

The GEM Personna Stainless Steel blades from Walgreens are nice blades so you're ok there.

Seems that you prefer mild razors

The SuperSpeed DE's are generally considered mild razors,I'd liken the shave of a World War 1 Era Gillette OLD Open Comb to that of a moderate to agressive Single Edge (I like WWI era Open Combs)

Work on your shaving angle,might need the blade cover closer to face,keep variables to a minimum and stick with the Featherweight,over time your technique will continue to provide smoother shaves with less irritation.If you shaving against the grain,stop for a while and see how that works for you.

I shave with Single Edge razors exclusively and really like the results.

 

[Galhatz]

Thank you, I'd take it yo heart.