Starting With First DE Razor Tomorrow

[Bobcat]

Well, after getting comfortable with brushes and soaps, I am ready to ween myself from the cartridges. I was PIF'd a very nice Super Speed Flare and some Big Ben SS blades. I have also purchased Polsilver, Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellows, Gillette Super Blues, Personna Meds, and Shark SS's too.

Thanks for all the advice so far!

Wish me luck..........

Bob

 

[Goden]

Pretty good starting kit. Should do you quite well!

Good luck and welcome to the world of DE shaving!



Just don't catch RAD.

 

[mce00771]

Good luck! I have only been doing this for 5 days (also with a PIF'd Super Speed, but with Astra SP blades), but I have gotten the smoothest shaves of my life on my face. I have tons of work to do, but I can tell you already that I won't be going back to cartridges. I bet you will love it.

 

[mce00771]

Pretty good starting kit. Should do you quite well!

Good luck and welcome to the world of DE shaving!



Just don't catch RAD.

Truer words have never been spoken. I just started this with a free razor, but 5 days later I have already acquired another 2 gillette vintage razors. I am doomed!

 

[JaxJim]

Welcome, Bob, and with that set up, you should do just fine!

 

[ironfist]

A fine razor to start with, take it slow and im sure you will get the hang of it in no time

 

[Bobcat]

Well, #1 is behind me! No blood, pretty darn good shave too. I used the new Super Speed, Proraso White, and a Big Ben SS. I took it slow, using short strokes, watched my angle, and tried to let the razor head do the work. The toughest part was the latter! For a bit I wasn't sure the blade was making contact. I then realized I had the fan on. Once I turned the fan off, I could hear the whiskers surrendering. I think hearing the razor work is my best gauge. I have also watched many mantic59, geofatboy, and other's video tutorials. WTG-XTG-AGT.


THANKS for all the input and support on all fronts: razors, blades, soaps, and brushes!


Bob

 

[Cornishman]

Congratulations on your first DE shave Bob!

 

[Bobcat]

Update: Shave #2-No blood yet-even better shave-learning my beard. WTG-XTG(more angled now)-ATG.

Used RazorRock Fresco this morning.

Bob

 

[Lothar101]

Congrats on the shaves. I think we have a new convert

 

[Copierguy]

Congrats Bob on your success. Sounds like you are on the path to paradise. The mid fifties Super Speeds are great for comfortable shaves.

 

[Bobcat]

Update: Shave #3-I got my first nick this morning. It was on my chin and I am certain it was "pressure" related. I am getting a better feel for my beard angles. Best shave yet. WTG-XTG(different angles today)-ATG.

I won't bore y'all with daily reports, but will check in.

Bob

 

[Bobcat]

Update: Shave #5-I am getting a better feel for my beard angles with each shave and as the day goes on. Today was my Super Speed Flare Tip with a 7 O'Clock Yellow blade, my Omega 10066, and an Arko stick, yes Arko.

My first impression of the Arko upon wetting the tip and starting to apply it was: "Yep, it does smell like a urinal puck!" But, as I started to lather, the smell seemed to change and was nice? It lathered just fine and I had a nick free shave today. I am sure I would be a lot bloodier were it not for y'all and some of the great tutorial videos out. The journey continues.....

WTG-XTG( angled)-ATG.

Bob

 

[Bobcat]

Update: Shave #6-Today was the Super Speed Flare Tip Again, 7 O'Clock Yellow blade, La Toja Stick, and the Omega 10066. No nicks, knock on wood. The La Toja stick lathered very easily, was very slick and gave a great shave. It has a nice fresh "clean" smell. My face felt great afterwards too, even before a "splash". I will stay with the Super Speed. My technique seems to be setting in as I learn the angles of my beard better. I am making short strokes trying to let the razor do all the work. I try to keep my wrist locked. Each day is a bit better.


Bob