40 Years of Electric, Move to DE Safety Razor?

[TripleB]

Just throwing this out there, and not being judgmental or anything, but have you thought about having the moles removed? Once healed, they won't be in the way of any method of shaving.

That's a great question...I have not. Really not sure why - I guess they've just always been there and I haven't even thought about it. Great point!

TripleB

 

[TripleB]

I appreciate each of you taking the time to respond and all the warm welcomes! I think after 40 years of drudgery, I've finally found an excitement about shaving!

You've offered a lot of amazing recommendations (they seem to all get incredible reviews) as far as razors, blades, brushes, soaps:
Razors: Merkur R89*, Edwin Jagger DE89, OneBlade Element, Henson Mild, Razorock
Blades: Astra SP, Dorco Prime, Dorco ST300/301, Derby Premium
Brush: synthetic brush (Razorock 24mm)
Soaps: Proraso, Palmolive, Cella

* I haven't been able to locate a place that sells this one...I see a Muhle R89 that gets great reviews though

Any other razors, blades, brushes, and/or soaps you think I should take a look at to get me into shaving safely without spending a lot of money until I figure out how to properly shave with a double edged safety razor?

Again, I can't thank you all enough!

TripleB

 

[blethenstrom]

I appreciate each of you taking the time to respond and all the warm welcomes! I think after 40 years of drudgery, I've finally found an excitement about shaving!

You've offered a lot of amazing recommendations (they seem to all get incredible reviews) as far as razors, blades, brushes, soaps:
Razors: Merkur R89*, Edwin Jagger DE89, OneBlade Element, Henson Mild, Razorock
Blades: Astra SP, Dorco Prime, Dorco ST300/301, Derby Premium
Brush: synthetic brush (Razorock 24mm)
Soaps: Proraso, Palmolive, Cella

* I haven't been able to locate a place that sells this one...I see a Muhle R89 that gets great reviews though

Any other razors, blades, brushes, and/or soaps you think I should take a look at to get me into shaving safely without spending a lot of money until I figure out how to properly shave with a double edged safety razor?

Again, I can't thank you all enough!

TripleB

Dummy me I meant Muhle. I always mix them up for some reason.

 

[TripleB]

Dummy me I meant Muhle. I always mix them up for some reason.

No worries! Just after a quick search it looks like there are thousands upon thousands of razors so I'm not sure how anyone would keep any of them straight.

But your recommendations are spot on...it seems the two you mention, Muhle R89 and Edwin Jagger DE89 (along with the Merkur HD 34c), are the top recommended razors for us newbies.

Thank you for all your help and suggestions!

TripleB

 

[blethenstrom]

One thing you might want to consider is to create a journal to keep track of your journey and that also makes it real easy for people to give you feedback. I learned the most from reading other people's journey and learning from them. That is what I did and it has been very helpful.

Learning this thing with wet shaving is a journey and it does take a bit of time to build skill and also let your skin adapt to being shaved that way. I would say that it takes 30-40 shaves for the face to adjust and you building your skills. I just wanted to give some realistic expectations. Just hang in there they will get better with each shave. Start slow and easy and build.

While you wait to receive your supplies you can always check out some of the great tutorials here on B&B regarding lathering and de shaving in general and lead if you have any questions just ask and you will get answers and suggestions.

 

[BigJ]

I used electrics for some years and never got a quality shave!

Thus, I returned to carts.

One fateful day, I moved back to ‘traditional‘ wet shaving!! That was a GREAT MOVE!!

Conclusion (for me at least): definitely give ‘traditional‘ wet shaving a good try.

 

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to the forum !!

 

[Tomo]

I had a mole taken off my chin last Friday. It only took a few minutes. No big deal but it will mean a week off shaving while it heals. Mine was never a problem until I started nicking it recently. Working around moles is no fun. It had to go. I’m looking forward to hassle free wet shaves again in a couple of days.

 

[JustJames]

Welcome to the forum, glad you joined this amazing group of folks. Look forward to your continued journey.

 

[DesertIguana]

Well my experience with Electric Razors was they did one thing great for me.

Gave me ingrown hairs, I became expert at pulling INGROWN HAIRS.

My Kit to remove Ingrowns, Surgical Tweezers like for Stich Removel, Septic Pencil to stop bleeding.

Think I have had since 1970’s, they seldom get used with DE Shaving.

 

[Filudo]

47 years ago I began shaving and started with an electric shaver because that's what my dad used. Throughout those years I've tried standard razors with shaving cream, having little success. The last time was about 8 years ago.

The main problem I have are the two moles (one on my chin and one on my neck) that protrude...often I would cut the top of those off with a standard razor and they would bleed for what seemed like forever. Because of a blood clot I had a couple years ago, I take aspirin daily to help keep my blood thinner, so I'm sure those moles would bleed even more now.

So in your opinion, should I just stick with the safer choice of an electric shaver, or give a double edge safety razor a chance?

Thank you for any input you're willing to provide.

TripleB

Is there anything you don't like about the electric shave?

Moles: the best way to avoid hitting them w a blade....after you apply the lather, find them and remove the lather right there so you don't cut them (sometimes you put a finger on the mole so you don't hit it)........, you will probably need to touch around w an electric..... and that is the truth.

So if happy w electric, keep on.....or try a different (Norelco vs Panasonic).....

You may....just may, get a better shave w blades.....but is it worth the pain/bleed from cuts???? But if you are not getting good shaves w electric....then maybe try.....but having survived 40yrs is testament that is has been acceptable (unless you have had a beard most of the time...)