Hello, all. I am in my mid-30's and have hated shaving for all my adult life. I was a cartridge and can user for years and have been an electric user for the last 6 or 7 years. Actually, I've been more of a scruff, because I only shave when I absolutely have to.
Anyway, a friend sent me a link to an article about wetshaving with a DE razor so I thought I'd give it a try. I just ordered a setup from Charles at QED. His customer service is excellent. I had a UPS tracking number a little over an hour after placing my order. I only live about 80 miles from him, so I expect my new shaving gear tomorrow. I'm very excited.
My setup:
1. Merkur Classic HD
2. Savile Row SR-204 with faux ivory handle
3. Pack of Merkur blades
4. ??? cream or soap to start with. I wanted to order Taylors from Charles, but I'm already in danger of my wife using my new DE razor on me in unnatural and criminal ways. I'll get some mug soap or palmolive to begin with.
So far, I only have one question:
I understand you apply NO PRESSURE when shaving with a DE, but does that mean you let the razor fall down your face or do you still have positive control over its descent?
Anyway, a friend sent me a link to an article about wetshaving with a DE razor so I thought I'd give it a try. I just ordered a setup from Charles at QED. His customer service is excellent. I had a UPS tracking number a little over an hour after placing my order. I only live about 80 miles from him, so I expect my new shaving gear tomorrow. I'm very excited.
My setup:
1. Merkur Classic HD
2. Savile Row SR-204 with faux ivory handle
3. Pack of Merkur blades
4. ??? cream or soap to start with. I wanted to order Taylors from Charles, but I'm already in danger of my wife using my new DE razor on me in unnatural and criminal ways. I'll get some mug soap or palmolive to begin with.
So far, I only have one question:
I understand you apply NO PRESSURE when shaving with a DE, but does that mean you let the razor fall down your face or do you still have positive control over its descent?