Hi,
I've been reading B&B for a few weeks now. It has really gotten me interested in wet shaving, after decades of using electrics with an occasional disposable thrown in. Today I made my first DE shave in decades, probably since using a Gillette, well, I can't remember how long ago, but I do remember drawing some blood back then (maybe a too aggressive adjustable)?
I got an EJ Kelvin from Amazon that arrived yesterday. I've also ordered an Omega 10049, some Proraso and Cella soaps, and, perhaps most importantly, some Proraso syptic gel. They haven't arrived yet, but I couldn't wait, so after my shower this morning I filled the basin with hot water, put the included Derby blade in the basin, and rubbed on some Barbasol Beard Buster that I've had for several years, and went to it.
Fortunately, I have had experience with wet shaving and I did watch and read a lot of online info about wet shaving. Therefore, I had a bloodless first shave. I proceeded very carefully and did 3 passes. I finished with Nivea sensitive balm.
Most of my face feels very smooth. I missed a few places which seem a bit rougher: corners of the mouth, chin line, right under the nose. I was probably too careful with these because they seem to be the places where I've cut myself before (including lip). But all in all I'm impressed. I let the EJ do the work and it looks like it will be mild enough for a newbie to learn with. I can't wait for my brush and soaps to arrive (and won't be too concerned about the styptic now that I know I can do it unscathed)! Thanks to B&B for all the information.
I've been reading B&B for a few weeks now. It has really gotten me interested in wet shaving, after decades of using electrics with an occasional disposable thrown in. Today I made my first DE shave in decades, probably since using a Gillette, well, I can't remember how long ago, but I do remember drawing some blood back then (maybe a too aggressive adjustable)?
I got an EJ Kelvin from Amazon that arrived yesterday. I've also ordered an Omega 10049, some Proraso and Cella soaps, and, perhaps most importantly, some Proraso syptic gel. They haven't arrived yet, but I couldn't wait, so after my shower this morning I filled the basin with hot water, put the included Derby blade in the basin, and rubbed on some Barbasol Beard Buster that I've had for several years, and went to it.
Fortunately, I have had experience with wet shaving and I did watch and read a lot of online info about wet shaving. Therefore, I had a bloodless first shave. I proceeded very carefully and did 3 passes. I finished with Nivea sensitive balm.
Most of my face feels very smooth. I missed a few places which seem a bit rougher: corners of the mouth, chin line, right under the nose. I was probably too careful with these because they seem to be the places where I've cut myself before (including lip). But all in all I'm impressed. I let the EJ do the work and it looks like it will be mild enough for a newbie to learn with. I can't wait for my brush and soaps to arrive (and won't be too concerned about the styptic now that I know I can do it unscathed)! Thanks to B&B for all the information.