Hello all!
Venturing onto the forums for the first time after about a couple of years into my journey and starting to branch out/experiment.
For those interested:
I became interested in wet shaving around the time that Harry's was being bought out. After little research (and not fully appreciating the difference between DE and injector blades) I purchased a Supply razor and starter kit. I've learned a great deal and had some excellent shaves. Enjoying the variety of excellent shave soaps, lotions, and splashes has been a real pleasure. Wholly Kaw and Oleo Soapworks have been real standouts.
Recently picked up a Henson AL13 (medium aggression) along with a sample pack of blades - shaved with it two or three times. Wow! I was blown away with the ease and comfort when compared to my Supply after the first shave. It's almost not fair how smooth and easy it shaves - feels a bit too carefree in comparison. The light weight of the aluminum is really interesting as well. I was able to go against the grain under my nose for the first time. I'm still trying to work out what the difference might be (aluminum razor, technique, lather quality, blade type, etc.?)
So far I've used a Personna followed by a Gillette 7 o'clock without much noticeable difference, but I suspect it will take a while for me to get a feel for them. I am definitely looking forward to going back and forth between both razors and compare more closely.
Anyway, looking forward to more to some - cheers!
Venturing onto the forums for the first time after about a couple of years into my journey and starting to branch out/experiment.
For those interested:
I became interested in wet shaving around the time that Harry's was being bought out. After little research (and not fully appreciating the difference between DE and injector blades) I purchased a Supply razor and starter kit. I've learned a great deal and had some excellent shaves. Enjoying the variety of excellent shave soaps, lotions, and splashes has been a real pleasure. Wholly Kaw and Oleo Soapworks have been real standouts.
Recently picked up a Henson AL13 (medium aggression) along with a sample pack of blades - shaved with it two or three times. Wow! I was blown away with the ease and comfort when compared to my Supply after the first shave. It's almost not fair how smooth and easy it shaves - feels a bit too carefree in comparison. The light weight of the aluminum is really interesting as well. I was able to go against the grain under my nose for the first time. I'm still trying to work out what the difference might be (aluminum razor, technique, lather quality, blade type, etc.?)
So far I've used a Personna followed by a Gillette 7 o'clock without much noticeable difference, but I suspect it will take a while for me to get a feel for them. I am definitely looking forward to going back and forth between both razors and compare more closely.
Anyway, looking forward to more to some - cheers!
