Hi fellow Badger and Bladers,
I'm new here. Or, should I say I've been reading for some months now and just decided to make a thread.
Now, I'm sure the questions may have been asked already but since it's my first thread ...
So, I currently shave with a Mach3 Turbo and practicing the lathering process with Proraso and a cheap Omega boar bristle brush (~$14). I'll soon switch to a DE razor (typical starter DE, Merkur HD).
I just read joel's guide for building up a lather. I was wondering since boar bristles are tougher, would it be harder to build up a later with it? I'm probably not using hot enough water but I find that as the brush is being 'broken' into after several lathers, the lathers are getting much better (thicker and more). Perhaps, I need more practice and experimenting. Also, the bristles are longer, does that affect how one would normally build up a lather when using a brush with shorter bristles?
I find that using a bowl is better than using a mug. The diameter of the mug is way to small for swirl comfortably. I haven't done a lot of searching, but I assume there are more shaving mugs than bowls made to be sold? If I'm right, how come? If you don't mind that I ask, does it matter if the bowl/mug is made of nickel, glass, ceramic, etc.? For some reason, I think ceramic would be best.
Also, I think I have fairly sensitive skin. I find the prickling sensation of the boar brush to be quite massaging and it is probably more efficient at removing dead skin and preparing the hairs for shaving (vs. badger brush - hope I'm not making another false assumption). I remember reading that the majority of the men here stating that they have sensitive skin, does that mean mine is less sensitive? I do find it hard to believe. Being of Oriental descent and just 21, I assume I should one of the softest skin. Or, is equating soft and sensitive not right? Ahh. I'm getting confused now, haha. I can see how the two are different but I can see how they overlap in meaning.
Specifically, I only shave above and below the lips. I keep the thin (although long and not too visible, well no one has made a mention) cheek hairs alone. I'm pretty stingy with money and have used my Mach3 for many months now on the 2 cartridges that was provided in the pack. The carts are becoming a little uncomfortable to use, as well I only shave every 3 days or so.
I can't wait to hop on the DE train as I hate shaving against the grain and without doing so, it's quite impossible to get a close shave with a Mach3.
Oh geez, I didn't intend for a long read, sorry.
Thanks a bunch,
bucow
I'm new here. Or, should I say I've been reading for some months now and just decided to make a thread.
Now, I'm sure the questions may have been asked already but since it's my first thread ...
So, I currently shave with a Mach3 Turbo and practicing the lathering process with Proraso and a cheap Omega boar bristle brush (~$14). I'll soon switch to a DE razor (typical starter DE, Merkur HD).
I just read joel's guide for building up a lather. I was wondering since boar bristles are tougher, would it be harder to build up a later with it? I'm probably not using hot enough water but I find that as the brush is being 'broken' into after several lathers, the lathers are getting much better (thicker and more). Perhaps, I need more practice and experimenting. Also, the bristles are longer, does that affect how one would normally build up a lather when using a brush with shorter bristles?
I find that using a bowl is better than using a mug. The diameter of the mug is way to small for swirl comfortably. I haven't done a lot of searching, but I assume there are more shaving mugs than bowls made to be sold? If I'm right, how come? If you don't mind that I ask, does it matter if the bowl/mug is made of nickel, glass, ceramic, etc.? For some reason, I think ceramic would be best.
Also, I think I have fairly sensitive skin. I find the prickling sensation of the boar brush to be quite massaging and it is probably more efficient at removing dead skin and preparing the hairs for shaving (vs. badger brush - hope I'm not making another false assumption). I remember reading that the majority of the men here stating that they have sensitive skin, does that mean mine is less sensitive? I do find it hard to believe. Being of Oriental descent and just 21, I assume I should one of the softest skin. Or, is equating soft and sensitive not right? Ahh. I'm getting confused now, haha. I can see how the two are different but I can see how they overlap in meaning.
Specifically, I only shave above and below the lips. I keep the thin (although long and not too visible, well no one has made a mention) cheek hairs alone. I'm pretty stingy with money and have used my Mach3 for many months now on the 2 cartridges that was provided in the pack. The carts are becoming a little uncomfortable to use, as well I only shave every 3 days or so.
I can't wait to hop on the DE train as I hate shaving against the grain and without doing so, it's quite impossible to get a close shave with a Mach3.
Oh geez, I didn't intend for a long read, sorry.
Thanks a bunch,
bucow
