Hi all, Jay here. I'm a relatively new convert to DE shaving, and tbh I caught the bug and learned lots of tips from reading through forums on Badger & Blade. Many of you have already unwittingly been a huge help to me. I'll be 40 in June, and I was in desperate need of a mid-life pursuit. Once I came across traditional wet shaving, I knew it was precisely the thing. I like to keep myself clean shaven, so I spend ~10% of my life shaving. I've always dreaded it. Now, my 45 minute nightly DE ritual is my man time, a sacred thing that gives me a respite from the rigors of wife and child (both of whom I love immensely, but...you know, a guy needs guy time).
Based upon your recommendations for newbs, I went with the Edwin Jagger DE87. I couldn't be happier with my choice. So far I've used Astra SPs and Shark Super Chrome. I found the Astras a bit too dull for my beard (which is very thick on the lip and chin), and I quite liked the Sharks. However, even the Sharks still tugged a lot on my third pass (against the grain). I'm waiting a bit to try Feathers (although I have a tuck in my cabinet), based upon some of the warning stories I've read. I have some Derby Extras and some Wilkinson Sword Classics. Would either of those be better for heavy stubble, or is it advisable to advance to Feathers as a relative novice?
Hope this post isn't too long, and I look forward to your feedback. This community already feels like a circle of friends to me, so I'm happy to be officially involved!
Based upon your recommendations for newbs, I went with the Edwin Jagger DE87. I couldn't be happier with my choice. So far I've used Astra SPs and Shark Super Chrome. I found the Astras a bit too dull for my beard (which is very thick on the lip and chin), and I quite liked the Sharks. However, even the Sharks still tugged a lot on my third pass (against the grain). I'm waiting a bit to try Feathers (although I have a tuck in my cabinet), based upon some of the warning stories I've read. I have some Derby Extras and some Wilkinson Sword Classics. Would either of those be better for heavy stubble, or is it advisable to advance to Feathers as a relative novice?
Hope this post isn't too long, and I look forward to your feedback. This community already feels like a circle of friends to me, so I'm happy to be officially involved!