Hi - I wanted to ask if my experience is the same as others or if I over reacted.
I did not shave in the AM as normal. So I get in and shower, scrub my face and pull out a new Personna Red - I was a bit suspicious when the paper wrapping the blade was stuck and I had to "carefully" remove it prior to put it in my razor. Got a nice lather going and started with my normal N2S pass. It felt like I was getting a very rough shave, but I thought well it's just a bit more growth than normal. So I went to the other side of my face and I had the same result.
Not really enjoying the shave I think - well let's try another blade. I put in a Gillette 7 O'Clock and make my 1st pass under the jaw line. It did not feel too bad, so more lather and I make a S2N pass using the Gillette. Well, to make a long story short I cleaned up and pulled out the styptic for a couple of nick under my chin.
I have been using Feathers and not having any problems - no nick, cuts, weepers. All in all a DFS and close to a BBS.
So - when trying new blades is this the normal experience of others? At this point I am ready to toss the packs I purchased to try out, and order a lifetime supply of Feathers.
Thanks for any input!
I did not shave in the AM as normal. So I get in and shower, scrub my face and pull out a new Personna Red - I was a bit suspicious when the paper wrapping the blade was stuck and I had to "carefully" remove it prior to put it in my razor. Got a nice lather going and started with my normal N2S pass. It felt like I was getting a very rough shave, but I thought well it's just a bit more growth than normal. So I went to the other side of my face and I had the same result.
Not really enjoying the shave I think - well let's try another blade. I put in a Gillette 7 O'Clock and make my 1st pass under the jaw line. It did not feel too bad, so more lather and I make a S2N pass using the Gillette. Well, to make a long story short I cleaned up and pulled out the styptic for a couple of nick under my chin.
I have been using Feathers and not having any problems - no nick, cuts, weepers. All in all a DFS and close to a BBS.
So - when trying new blades is this the normal experience of others? At this point I am ready to toss the packs I purchased to try out, and order a lifetime supply of Feathers.
Thanks for any input!