Yeah, I really should've read about how to actually shave with a DE. 
I don't know if it's my technique or the blades. Probably a bit of both. I realized there is a golden angle, and I don't know that angle yet. I had a couple good swipes, but then I got a bit fouled up, and I think I pulled myself out of it. The brush I have (the boar's hair one that came with my kit) isn't exactly a lather factory, I think I had to use too much cream to get a good lather, it wasn't as thick as I was hoping. Again, first time ever trying this. But I got a good enough lather. It felt pretty good going on, except it didn't feel thick enough, and the brush was squashing a bit. Don't know if it's actually exfoliating the way I was doing it. Circular motions, or back and forth? Against the grain or with it? I really should've read how to actually do it. 
It's not as smooth actually as my venus divine (5 blades) gets it, but there are some parts that got nice and smooth, so I can tell I got the right combo of variables on those passes. I know my leg wasn't wet enough. I just stood at the sink and put a hot cloth on my leg for a minute, I know it'll be better in the shower after the skin has had time to soak up some water and the hairs are nice and soft. Gotta tell ya, I'm really scared to try shaving hard to reach places with this thing. I think I'll just start on up to the knee, then worry about the rest of my leg, then my underarms. There was a tiny bloodbath. Pictures:
I don't know if it's my technique or the blades. Probably a bit of both. I realized there is a golden angle, and I don't know that angle yet. I had a couple good swipes, but then I got a bit fouled up, and I think I pulled myself out of it. The brush I have (the boar's hair one that came with my kit) isn't exactly a lather factory, I think I had to use too much cream to get a good lather, it wasn't as thick as I was hoping. Again, first time ever trying this. But I got a good enough lather. It felt pretty good going on, except it didn't feel thick enough, and the brush was squashing a bit. Don't know if it's actually exfoliating the way I was doing it. Circular motions, or back and forth? Against the grain or with it? I really should've read how to actually do it. It's not as smooth actually as my venus divine (5 blades) gets it, but there are some parts that got nice and smooth, so I can tell I got the right combo of variables on those passes. I know my leg wasn't wet enough. I just stood at the sink and put a hot cloth on my leg for a minute, I know it'll be better in the shower after the skin has had time to soak up some water and the hairs are nice and soft. Gotta tell ya, I'm really scared to try shaving hard to reach places with this thing. I think I'll just start on up to the knee, then worry about the rest of my leg, then my underarms. There was a tiny bloodbath. Pictures:
Is that the proper way to shave with a DE? I only have a couple days growth on my legs, in the winter I let it go a couple weeks or more (my bf doesn't touch me anyway 
So I knew they weren't the best, but I was frustrated with trying to find stuff, that I just got them. I'm looking online now for some better ones. Question: How long will a single blade last? Do you use one side at a time? I noticed the sides have little numbers printed next to them, on both sides. Do you turn the blade over at some point and use the other side? I wouldn't think that would make a difference, a dull blade is a dull blade no matter what direction you use it in.
I'm sure your shaves will get better and better. I should note that I had a similar experience on my face when I tried Crystal blades when I was new. Good luck!
