just completed first DE Shave

[SetSail]

got my Merkur 34c earlier today and had my first shave with it this evening.

Also first time using Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado, which I loved!

Also first time using Clubman aftershave - which also became the first time aftershave actually stung me.


Definitely a better shave on some of the hard to reach spots. I think I'll wait 2 days before doing it again. I definitely have some technique (and maybe patience) to develop before I achieve a complete BBS shave, but I like it!

 

[Gary H]

Congratulations and many happy shaves to come.

 

[Niles]

Congrats on a successful first DE shave. We're here to help with any questions you may have.

 

[Cagliostro]

Congrats on that It only gets better too trust me lol, prolly will never go back once you get the hang of it

 

[STLMike]

Congrats! When I was first starting out I found that I could only use a DE (a Merkur 38C) every other day. After a month or so my technique improved enough that I could use it everyday. Enjoy the journey, you'll be hooked soon!

 

[WindyShaver]

There's value in putting on a good balm and/or moisturizer. It makes your skin supple and a little more forgiving. Thought I had the most sensitive skin and that DE shaving may not work out until the preshave oil/moisturizing properties of the lather/aftershave balm/evening moisturizer use of a couple of weeks removed the razor burn and made shaving easier. Sure my technique improved but I believe my skin just became more forgiving.

 

[AndrewGWU]

Sounds like it went well for your first time. I have never tried the Avocado scent, but it sounds interesting.

 

[Coler]

Congrats - hopefully the first of many more wonderful shaves for you.

I would also suggest that a good balm might be a nice post shave product for you to consider. Also, a pre-shave product is in my experience very beneficial.

 

[fsturnz]

Congrats! I've been in it for just over a week myself. Mostly good, but then got a little cocky. No room for error, so take it nice and slow...but it sure is fun!

 

[celestino]

Excellent and congratulations!

 

[SetSail]

I've been doing Kyle's pre-shave and have liked that, but the balm I think would be very beneficial. Thinking I will try Pre de Provence.

May just get Poraso pre-shave as well.

 

[Dcaratachea]

I'm right there with you, I just shaved for the first time ever with a DE yesterday. Congrats!

 

[Graybeard57]

Welcome to B&B. Enjoy your shaves!

 

[FL shaver]

Welcome! Glad you had a successful first DE shave. My first one was nearly 3 years ago with a 34C and I had some discomfort along with the closest shave I'd ever had. It's been great since. Enjoy figuring out which stuff works for you!

 

[SetSail]

I'm right there with you, I just shaved for the first time ever with a DE yesterday. Congrats!

Nice! I tried to like your post but then realized I'm not on Facebook... weird how you get habits like that & don't even know it.