Hello! I have been reading these forums for the last couple of months and debating on trying a DE razor. WELL i finally gave in and couldn't be happier with the results. I got a gift card to Amazon for my b-day and decided to start working on a shaving set. Got a Murker 180 long handle, Proraso shaving soap (green container), and a tweezman brush. Was happy to be able to get all of this for $55 with shipping. Then came the wait lol. WELL it arrived today and i quickly showered and got ready for a new experience. I was a little nervous about cutting my face up or the ever present razor burn. I only shave once a week or so because my neck gets chewed up by every razor i have ever tried. Anyway i pulled out the brush and soap and started whipping away to make a decent foam. Will need a little practice at this. Onto the application of the lather. It felt amazing. hot lather being brushed into my weeks worth of beard. i could feel the brush pressing lather into every nook and cranny. After getting on what i felt was acceptable amount of soap i grabbed the razor and prepared for what i thought was about to hurt. I gently glided the razor from my side burn down (WTG)...... "There was no way that took hair off... *** it did... and didnt hurt!". I am still shocked by the lack of friction and ease at which the hair was being removed. Finished one pass WTG, re-lathered, and decided to go ATG. AGAIN preparing for pain or discomfort. None to be had. Finishing my second pass i then touched up a couple of spots where my hair grows funny. Gave a cold rinse and inspected. 2 nicks that i didn't even feel. So here i stood looking at my face that is usually red and burning after thrashing it with a mach 3. I stood in shock and amazement for a moment just to think about why it took me 30 years to try this. After a quick splash of the ole' stand by Aqua Velva and a little after shave balm i knew what must be done. I must get on B&B and give credit where it is due. So thank you guys for giving one old hard headed Polock the confidence to try a DE out. I will never go back. The mach 3 has been put away (can't make myself toss it as i just purchased 5 new cartridges). My face is happy. No razor burn. The 2 tiny nicks are nothing to cry about. And my wife loves the smoothness. Anyway i have typed long enough, i just had to get on here and share my experience with some folks who would understand lol Thanks again and i look forward to diving into B&B.
-The Polock
PS- I was wondering if anyone in the Houston area could share where they go to buy new blades? I just used the Murker blade that came with my razor, but will need new ones soon enough. Have checked walgreens and CVS and didn't see any with the shaving products. Ok fine one more qustion then i swear i'm done. About how long should a blade last? Or does it really just depend on the blade and my hair? Thanks again. Looking forward to responses.
-The Polock
PS- I was wondering if anyone in the Houston area could share where they go to buy new blades? I just used the Murker blade that came with my razor, but will need new ones soon enough. Have checked walgreens and CVS and didn't see any with the shaving products. Ok fine one more qustion then i swear i'm done. About how long should a blade last? Or does it really just depend on the blade and my hair? Thanks again. Looking forward to responses.
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