King C Gillette DE just arrived for birthday gift! (thanks wifey)
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tomorrow first shave. i am a bit scared since i'm a totally newbie. Expect a bloodbath unless i have beginner's luck.
Nice looking razor. Happy shaves!
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will try. i have only used carts and electrics up to now. but after all i keep repeating myself it's just shaving not rocket science. We'll see.
Congratulations. Take your time. Use no pressure, let gravity pull the razor down. Don't shave an area if there is no shave soap on it, even to just do a little touch-up. And most of all, enjoy!!!!!
I felt that mine is a mild razor and the included blades are smooth. Be careful and you will be just fine.
There's no reason for this to be a bloodbath. It's a safety razor, after all. Don't use pressure, like you would with the cart and you'll be perfectly fine.
The blades are terrific and smooth, that is step 1. Step 2 watch some videos. Step 3 don’t try to have a BBS shave for your first. Step 4 let the weight do the work, light touch.
You’ll be fine.
You'll do great, especially if not nervous! Focus on no pressure, but know even if you do use a bit too much pressure on accident, it probably won't slice you open. Be extra careful and use short strokes on the curves of your chin.
Maybe try only one pass at first, and maybe don't go against the grain for at least a few tries (although I'm sure some would say that's fine).
Read and listen to the advice on here- I ignored a lot of it for too long and suffered because of it.
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Your wife loves you very much.
No need to be overly nervous, just relax and focus when using new things.
Remember the first time I used de razor, and I didn’t think it was more dangerous than cartridge razor.
No need to be overly nervous, just relax and focus when using new things.
Remember the first time I used de razor, and I didn’t think it was more dangerous than cartridge razor.
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ok, first shave done.
Some considerations
First of all incredibly i managed to not even nicked myself. I did the usual three passes i do with whatever razor i use (WTG/XTG/ATG). I was very cautious at the beginning then i discovered the razor is mild and very permissive. But i also noticed the blade almost doesn't cut at all, even when i put it back to dry. Either it's a faulty blade or maybe Gillette did it on purpose, who knows (i will test with a serious blade, an astra or feather). That said, i got a surprising (for me being a novice) DFS on my neck but missed some spots on my cheeks (obviously faulty technique). Overall satisfied but more importantly it's not definitely rocket science even if you didn't use a DE before. Very encouraging the fact i didn't develop theusual redness at the sides of my neck. I will try to improve over time with your help.
PS i forgot..i used the usual yellow proraso canned foam.Will try with my old omega brush and a figaro soap tomorrow
Some considerations
First of all incredibly i managed to not even nicked myself. I did the usual three passes i do with whatever razor i use (WTG/XTG/ATG). I was very cautious at the beginning then i discovered the razor is mild and very permissive. But i also noticed the blade almost doesn't cut at all, even when i put it back to dry. Either it's a faulty blade or maybe Gillette did it on purpose, who knows (i will test with a serious blade, an astra or feather). That said, i got a surprising (for me being a novice) DFS on my neck but missed some spots on my cheeks (obviously faulty technique). Overall satisfied but more importantly it's not definitely rocket science even if you didn't use a DE before. Very encouraging the fact i didn't develop theusual redness at the sides of my neck. I will try to improve over time with your help.
PS i forgot..i used the usual yellow proraso canned foam.Will try with my old omega brush and a figaro soap tomorrow
Congratulations!! Great wife!! 
(Plus, you get to enjoy the razor!)
(Plus, you get to enjoy the razor!)
Practice your blade angle. I effortlessly achieved BBS with mine and wondered if I’d ever go back to Feather, as it was so forgiving. Everyone’s beard is different though.
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Did you use the same king c razor? With the included blade? Head looks identical to de89. And since edwin jagger is a trusted partner of P&G...
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my wife's been telling me "why don't you switch to the old style shaving"? for ages. And consider she's 31 and i'm 54. Go figure.Congratulations!! Great wife!!
(Plus, you get to enjoy the razor!)
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if there's one thing that's intriguing me is the fact i am "mastering" a technique. So I DECIDE what the razor will do not the opposite. Interesting.
Yes. I used it right out of the box and after 21 shaves with it, I’m still on the first blade.
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today second shave. Better than the first because i used an omega brush and soap. Not yet bbs but improving. Very oddily i still get almost bbs on my neck and still not on my cheeks. And i confirm these default blades don't really cut.
