Hello, all!
I've been at it for about a month. I'm on my second razor, 3rd type of blade, and have changed from shaving in front of the mirror to shaving in the shower. I feel like my technique is getting better and I'm looking forward to learning and gaining more experience.
I enjoy DE shaving so much more than with a multiple blade cartridge. My only challenge has been making sure my face is properly lathered. I had nicks all over the place at first. I'm currently using shaving soap lathered in my hands because I could not get enough going using the brush and bowl. No nicks in about 3 weeks since I started doing it that way.
I started with a Weishi razor. I decided on it because it was cheap and the razor doesn't really matter because they all do the same thing, right? Wrong! After trial and research I realized it was way too mild and I switched to a Merkur 34C HD. The HD is great but the shorter handle makes it tough to grip in the wetness of the shower. In hindsight I would probably have gone with the longer handle on the 38 HD, not because of any fault in the 34 HD, I just need a better grip because of where I choose to use it.
Feather blades are giving me a great shave, but I'm still working though the other brands in the sampler to see if any others suit my skin better.
I regret it took me this long to find DE shaving, but I'm glad I'm here!
Regards,
Mark
I've been at it for about a month. I'm on my second razor, 3rd type of blade, and have changed from shaving in front of the mirror to shaving in the shower. I feel like my technique is getting better and I'm looking forward to learning and gaining more experience.
I enjoy DE shaving so much more than with a multiple blade cartridge. My only challenge has been making sure my face is properly lathered. I had nicks all over the place at first. I'm currently using shaving soap lathered in my hands because I could not get enough going using the brush and bowl. No nicks in about 3 weeks since I started doing it that way.
I started with a Weishi razor. I decided on it because it was cheap and the razor doesn't really matter because they all do the same thing, right? Wrong! After trial and research I realized it was way too mild and I switched to a Merkur 34C HD. The HD is great but the shorter handle makes it tough to grip in the wetness of the shower. In hindsight I would probably have gone with the longer handle on the 38 HD, not because of any fault in the 34 HD, I just need a better grip because of where I choose to use it.
Feather blades are giving me a great shave, but I'm still working though the other brands in the sampler to see if any others suit my skin better.
I regret it took me this long to find DE shaving, but I'm glad I'm here!
Regards,
Mark
