What's up Badger and Blade? As my username states - I'm a seasonal shaver, I like to grow my beard in the winter and shave for the summer. I've hated shaving my whole life, but I only knew the cartridge experience. Ingrown hairs and razor burn were just what I thought shaving was about. I'm not exactly sure how, but I stumbled up the idea of shaving with the real deal and was instantly hooked. So, I decided that rather than fight shaving, I would embrace the face! I spent a lot of time lurking here and after reading tons of threads, ordered a handful of different razors to try. I'm a beginner, but my beard is thick and coarse. I only shave once a week generally, so I tried to order a decent swath of forgiving razors that might be able to handle my beard growth. I figure that I can eventually sell the razors I do not want here on Badger and Blade. Perhaps, I'll be able to shave more often without ingrown hairs and irritation once I find the right combination.
My first purchase was a Rockwell 6C, but I sent it back because of a defect in the top cap. I decided to try the 6S instead and received it the other day. Thus, my first ever shave with a DE safety razor was with a Rockwell 6S using a Personna blade. Not great, but better than a cartridge! So much more fun, like using a tool rather than a toy. My Proraso green creme had too much water in it, and I struggled to find the right plate, but it was still a fun experience. My first impression was that the stainless steel on the 6S was "grabby" but that could also be because my lather was on the runny side.
I've got a few other razors on the way to try. My next shave will be with an Alpha Outlaw Mild. I've also got the Game Changer .68 (SB) and .84 (SB) on the way as well as a Parker Variant. I don't need necessarily want an aggressive razor, but I definitely need it to be efficient because of my thick coarse beard. I don't intend to keep all of them, but I've also heard of a strange affliction called "RAD". I'm also a musician and I understand "RAD" may be related to something we call "GAS" (guitar acquisition syndrome).
in search of efficiency without aggression (at least I think that's what I want), I've also got a sample pack of blades to try. I've got Astra SP, Feather, Nacet, 7 O'clock green, and Derby Extra. Think I'll try the Astra SP in the Alpha Outlaw mild for my next shave.
I look forward to many interesting discussions in the future!
My first purchase was a Rockwell 6C, but I sent it back because of a defect in the top cap. I decided to try the 6S instead and received it the other day. Thus, my first ever shave with a DE safety razor was with a Rockwell 6S using a Personna blade. Not great, but better than a cartridge! So much more fun, like using a tool rather than a toy. My Proraso green creme had too much water in it, and I struggled to find the right plate, but it was still a fun experience. My first impression was that the stainless steel on the 6S was "grabby" but that could also be because my lather was on the runny side.
I've got a few other razors on the way to try. My next shave will be with an Alpha Outlaw Mild. I've also got the Game Changer .68 (SB) and .84 (SB) on the way as well as a Parker Variant. I don't need necessarily want an aggressive razor, but I definitely need it to be efficient because of my thick coarse beard. I don't intend to keep all of them, but I've also heard of a strange affliction called "RAD". I'm also a musician and I understand "RAD" may be related to something we call "GAS" (guitar acquisition syndrome).
in search of efficiency without aggression (at least I think that's what I want), I've also got a sample pack of blades to try. I've got Astra SP, Feather, Nacet, 7 O'clock green, and Derby Extra. Think I'll try the Astra SP in the Alpha Outlaw mild for my next shave.
I look forward to many interesting discussions in the future!