Hello all!
I used my Feather AC SS to shave my scalp and beard lines for the 9th time last night, since obtaining it 11 days ago. Over the last few nights as I've relaxed into the process a bit more, I have developed a routine which I enjoy. I shave in the evenings: it relaxes me perfectly for sleep, plus giving me time to address any nicks or razor burn long before I go to work the next morning. So post-workout I put on some relaxing music, take a warm shower then shave.
Up to now with my shavette I have gone WTG all over my scalp. Done a little XTG where possible. This has been satisfactory, however does not provide the feedback I usually get from feel as to areas I have missed. Particularly important round the back of the head, as I've never used a double-mirror system and go purely by feel.
Last night I took the plunge and went ATG over my entire scalp for the first time. I'm not sure this would have been possible without using a much, much wetter lather than I have done before, and its ease made me feel confident enough to try it. Kudos to @Seveneighth for the tip.
I've also been face (head) lathering recently. Here I discovered that thoroughly working the cream into the brush before lathering makes a big difference in how good the lather is, and how far it goes. Wasted a bit before I realised this.
I found there is a certain speed and pressure required to go ATG on the first pass. I know it's possible to do so for me, as my head hair is quite fine in most places and that was my routine with my Mach 3 and fusion razors. Due I suppose to the practice I've had with those, ATG in fact feels more natural with the Feather.
With the scales fully extended I was able to do the back of my scalp with ease, using my free hand to discover areas that needed touching up. I went a little slower than I have before, and used a bit more pressure - albeit still a light touch. Despite this, I had practically zero burn afterward.
Although I could easily get to BBS with my old razors the downsides to using them were numerous, including the need to scrub my scalp and beard aggressively after shaving to prevent ingrown hairs. Today with no scrubbing and more than 14 hours after shaving, my scalp is still BBS and there are no signs of any irritation, lumps or bumps.
The Feather is a wonderful tool and I'm enjoying the journey into traditional shaving hugely.
Luke
I used my Feather AC SS to shave my scalp and beard lines for the 9th time last night, since obtaining it 11 days ago. Over the last few nights as I've relaxed into the process a bit more, I have developed a routine which I enjoy. I shave in the evenings: it relaxes me perfectly for sleep, plus giving me time to address any nicks or razor burn long before I go to work the next morning. So post-workout I put on some relaxing music, take a warm shower then shave.
Up to now with my shavette I have gone WTG all over my scalp. Done a little XTG where possible. This has been satisfactory, however does not provide the feedback I usually get from feel as to areas I have missed. Particularly important round the back of the head, as I've never used a double-mirror system and go purely by feel.
Last night I took the plunge and went ATG over my entire scalp for the first time. I'm not sure this would have been possible without using a much, much wetter lather than I have done before, and its ease made me feel confident enough to try it. Kudos to @Seveneighth for the tip.
I've also been face (head) lathering recently. Here I discovered that thoroughly working the cream into the brush before lathering makes a big difference in how good the lather is, and how far it goes. Wasted a bit before I realised this.
I found there is a certain speed and pressure required to go ATG on the first pass. I know it's possible to do so for me, as my head hair is quite fine in most places and that was my routine with my Mach 3 and fusion razors. Due I suppose to the practice I've had with those, ATG in fact feels more natural with the Feather.
With the scales fully extended I was able to do the back of my scalp with ease, using my free hand to discover areas that needed touching up. I went a little slower than I have before, and used a bit more pressure - albeit still a light touch. Despite this, I had practically zero burn afterward.
Although I could easily get to BBS with my old razors the downsides to using them were numerous, including the need to scrub my scalp and beard aggressively after shaving to prevent ingrown hairs. Today with no scrubbing and more than 14 hours after shaving, my scalp is still BBS and there are no signs of any irritation, lumps or bumps.
The Feather is a wonderful tool and I'm enjoying the journey into traditional shaving hugely.
Luke
