So, I had actually had my first experiment with a straight razor back in 2015/16, but I thought the shave lasted too long and the benefits weren't really there.
After years of irregular shaving, trying out cartridges and even top-of-the-line electric shavers, I remained disillusioned.
Went back to a straight razor set-up because of the bumps that cartridges were giving me. Not a lot, but I want zero bumps, so a few too many.
First shave back, I was able to give myself a socially-acceptable shave, already superior to all of my Gilettes. Awesome! Second day in, loving it. Today, I think I am seeing some some bumps.
I read somewhere that if your beard hair does not grow straight, a straight razor shave is more likely to give you bumps (than if your beard hair grows straight). I'm a black man with really nappy hair. My beard hair growth seems to be all over the place.
I am also quite sure that the bumps and slight irritation I feel are due to my shallow angle of attack - still learning the ropes. But perhaps, there is something else to it.
This time around, I'm both feet in swearing up and down the quality of a straight razor shave. I love everything about it, including the relatively steep learning curve, which makes of this shaving method a true art form.
Anyway, here is my set up. It is all on the cheap end, because I'm a noob.
Böker Manufaktur Classic Black Round Head - 109 Fr.
Böker Manufaktur Hanging Strop - 59 Fr.
MÜHLE VIVO brush - 48 Fr.
MÜHLE shaving soap - ~ 9 Fr.
Please help. If I don't get BBS by tomorrow, I'll feel like my life has been a huge disappointment that will never be redeemed, and I really don't want to feel like that.
After years of irregular shaving, trying out cartridges and even top-of-the-line electric shavers, I remained disillusioned.
Went back to a straight razor set-up because of the bumps that cartridges were giving me. Not a lot, but I want zero bumps, so a few too many.
First shave back, I was able to give myself a socially-acceptable shave, already superior to all of my Gilettes. Awesome! Second day in, loving it. Today, I think I am seeing some some bumps.
I read somewhere that if your beard hair does not grow straight, a straight razor shave is more likely to give you bumps (than if your beard hair grows straight). I'm a black man with really nappy hair. My beard hair growth seems to be all over the place.
I am also quite sure that the bumps and slight irritation I feel are due to my shallow angle of attack - still learning the ropes. But perhaps, there is something else to it.
This time around, I'm both feet in swearing up and down the quality of a straight razor shave. I love everything about it, including the relatively steep learning curve, which makes of this shaving method a true art form.
Anyway, here is my set up. It is all on the cheap end, because I'm a noob.
Böker Manufaktur Classic Black Round Head - 109 Fr.
Böker Manufaktur Hanging Strop - 59 Fr.
MÜHLE VIVO brush - 48 Fr.
MÜHLE shaving soap - ~ 9 Fr.
Please help. If I don't get BBS by tomorrow, I'll feel like my life has been a huge disappointment that will never be redeemed, and I really don't want to feel like that.
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