So this morning was my first dive into DE shaving. I've been soaking up everything I've been able to at B&B for the past two weeks while waiting for my kit to come in. Overall, it wasn't too bad. I don't think my lather was great but I'm assuming I'll get that down eventually. I started with 2 WTG passes and finished with a XTG/ATG pass which leads to my question...
With cartridges, I've never been able to get a decent shave unless I go completely ATG (my beard isn't all that thick, so it gave me slight irritation, but nothing too bad). While I know my technique isn't great at this point - I only have one shave under my belt - I found the same to be true with the DE. The first two WTG passes didn't really do much at all. There was a slight reduction, but barely noticeable. It didn't seem like I got much of a shave until the third XTG/ATG pass. My question is this: should I try to avoid ATG passes until my technique is better or is it more of a case of "go for it if it doesn't cause irritation or cuts"?
Thanks in advance, guys. BTW I'm using:
Merkur 38C
Treet Platinum blades
Omega Boar brush (81230)
Proraso Pre/Post
TOBS Avocado cream
Neutrogena Razor Defense
With cartridges, I've never been able to get a decent shave unless I go completely ATG (my beard isn't all that thick, so it gave me slight irritation, but nothing too bad). While I know my technique isn't great at this point - I only have one shave under my belt - I found the same to be true with the DE. The first two WTG passes didn't really do much at all. There was a slight reduction, but barely noticeable. It didn't seem like I got much of a shave until the third XTG/ATG pass. My question is this: should I try to avoid ATG passes until my technique is better or is it more of a case of "go for it if it doesn't cause irritation or cuts"?
Thanks in advance, guys. BTW I'm using:
Merkur 38C
Treet Platinum blades
Omega Boar brush (81230)
Proraso Pre/Post
TOBS Avocado cream
Neutrogena Razor Defense
