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jmaloney82
I'm old enough to remember when my dad wet shaved and remember using the DE razor a few times but by the time I was in college the DE razor was already out of fashion. I went to the Naval Academy so I was required to shave every day, no facial hair allowed. With the increasing prices of the 4, 5 and 6 blade disposable cartridges I decided I wanted to go old school and try wet shaving with the DE. I picked up a Merkur "Hefty" with a long handle and a brush. I think today was my third shave. I like the experience.
A couple of questions.
1. How often do you replace the blade in your razor? I'm sure this depends on a lot of things but just trying to get a general idea. I'm thinking once a week.
2. Does anyone use and recommend using a pre-shave oil? If so is there an affordable one someone can recommend? I saw a recipe up on eHow.com that was 2 parts castor oil, one part olive oil with a few drops of essential oil of your choice. Will give that a try and report back.
Thanks!
Jim
A couple of questions.
1. How often do you replace the blade in your razor? I'm sure this depends on a lot of things but just trying to get a general idea. I'm thinking once a week.
2. Does anyone use and recommend using a pre-shave oil? If so is there an affordable one someone can recommend? I saw a recipe up on eHow.com that was 2 parts castor oil, one part olive oil with a few drops of essential oil of your choice. Will give that a try and report back.
Thanks!
Jim