I switched from decades of electric shaving to wet shaving around your age... in my mid 40s. Do it. 
Can I switch to DE after 25 years with an electric? One man's dilemma
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I had never thought of it that way but you are quite right - thinking back many decades.
I put my electric razor to rest last year when I took up DE shaving. I'm still exploring all of the different razors, blades, and soaps, that like you, I had no idea the variety existed.
I'm interested in setting up an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of my razor and blade usage, but have extremely limited experience in doing that sort of thing. Would you have a template that you would like to share, or do you know of any existing templates that I can modify to suit?
Thanks, Doug
A few months ago was the first time I learned of a “second pass” or third for that matter. It was like a secret world of shaving I had stumbled upon. Since starting this journey a few months ago I have not skipped a day of shaving. Having sported a robust beard for decades, the novelty and fun I’m having is bizarre. I’m just going with it. Happy shaves!
Of course you can just give it a go!
After a grand total of about a dozen DE shaves, I've only just learned how to do a DFS face-shave without serious pain & injury. But head-shaving was easy from the get-go. I don't even need to use a mirror.
Maybe the short handle on my Merkur 985 open comb is better for head-shaving. I've almost always got a finger pushed up on the underside of the head - try that and see if it helps.
Give it a go.
Once you're into it you won't ever look back. Good luck.
