Hi guys,
Greetings from Romania!
I've been a wet shaver for the better part of 2 decades and recently decided to switch to DE shaving.
In the last few years I started shaving everyday and got increasingly displeased with the Gillette's I've been using (Mach 3 and Fusion). Inconsistent results, irritations and endless purchases of new cartridges ... I'm sure this sounds very familiar to most of you.
Even though it's still a new thing for me, the switch to DE has proved to be a pleasant surprise. I'm not quite there in terms of technique but I do get better shaves than before and the whole process of shaving has become much more enjoyable.
In terms of gear, I had some trouble deciding which DE razor would be best suited for my needs, so I bought two - an open comb (Parker 26C) and a closed comb (Edwin Jagger DE86). I like the friendly nature of the EJ but I get a closer shave from the Parker at the moment.
In time, as my technique evolves and I try new blades, soaps, creams, etc, things will most likely change.
And last, but not least, I want to thank you for the very cool community you guys have built here and wealth of information available. It proved to be a great help for me in getting started.
Cheers!
Greetings from Romania!
I've been a wet shaver for the better part of 2 decades and recently decided to switch to DE shaving.
In the last few years I started shaving everyday and got increasingly displeased with the Gillette's I've been using (Mach 3 and Fusion). Inconsistent results, irritations and endless purchases of new cartridges ... I'm sure this sounds very familiar to most of you.
Even though it's still a new thing for me, the switch to DE has proved to be a pleasant surprise. I'm not quite there in terms of technique but I do get better shaves than before and the whole process of shaving has become much more enjoyable.
In terms of gear, I had some trouble deciding which DE razor would be best suited for my needs, so I bought two - an open comb (Parker 26C) and a closed comb (Edwin Jagger DE86). I like the friendly nature of the EJ but I get a closer shave from the Parker at the moment.
In time, as my technique evolves and I try new blades, soaps, creams, etc, things will most likely change.
And last, but not least, I want to thank you for the very cool community you guys have built here and wealth of information available. It proved to be a great help for me in getting started.
Cheers!
