About 10 years ago, I started DE shaving and really enjoyed the idea of it in general and also the cost savings. Over the course of one whole year though, I could never get it right. I tried countless different razors, products, and preps and I continued to get sub-par shaves, ingrown hairs, and razor burn. I never got any of that with cartridges, ever!
I finally decided to give up the razor after that year, but I kept using the cream and brush for a few months. Going back to carts was like Heaven. Then one day I realized that there is no way the brush is making my one-day-stubble "stand up" to get a better shave. So, I quit the brush too.
What brought me back? The carts are so dang expensive...and I had an epiphany. I have to shave 5 days a week (military) and my main shaver was a Red Tip. I always thought I needed a mildly-aggressive razor since my hair is like copper wire and very thick. My realization was that yes...my hair is thick and tough, but since I'm shaving every single day maybe a mild razor would be better? I have the mildest Henson razor on the way with a pack of Sharks and some Tabac cream. I won't use a brush again, it's just too much exfoliation every single day. At least for me. Wish me luck!
I finally decided to give up the razor after that year, but I kept using the cream and brush for a few months. Going back to carts was like Heaven. Then one day I realized that there is no way the brush is making my one-day-stubble "stand up" to get a better shave. So, I quit the brush too.
What brought me back? The carts are so dang expensive...and I had an epiphany. I have to shave 5 days a week (military) and my main shaver was a Red Tip. I always thought I needed a mildly-aggressive razor since my hair is like copper wire and very thick. My realization was that yes...my hair is thick and tough, but since I'm shaving every single day maybe a mild razor would be better? I have the mildest Henson razor on the way with a pack of Sharks and some Tabac cream. I won't use a brush again, it's just too much exfoliation every single day. At least for me. Wish me luck!