What I learned my first month with DE shaving

[goh2499]

At the end of the first month with a DE what have I learned?

1. The Weishi is to light and mild for my use

2. Wilkinson Sword Blades (Black Box) and the Weishi don't mix

3. I get a better lather with glycerin

4. The Yuma razor is deceptively mild

5. Derby blades are the least sharp blades I have next to the Wilkinson Sword

6. Gillette 7O'clocks (yellow) are decent

7. Dorco 301s are way better than Dorco stainless

8. Keeping a log helps me remember what works and doesn't for my shaves

 

[celestino]

Looks like you are progressing, nicely. Continued success.

 

[2fast]

Yip, trial and error ,and what works best for you. Enjoy the journey.

 

[chilliman64]

welcome to B&B and wetshaving - you are on a journey, enjoy!

 

[Useless shaver]

Step by step. Enjoy!

 

[TheShow]

Never thought about keeping a log. Great idea.

 

[NSmalls]

Keeping a log is a great idea! Not something I've ever thought about.

 

[Doc Bugg]

Trial and error works best. It takes time to find the right combo of razor, blade, brush and soap. Try different combinations.

 

[Wingnut]

Nice post and well done!

The only thing that I would add is to remember that your opinions on a specific product may be RADICALLY different after your technique has settled in compared to the first few months of your shaving career. Keeping a log is a great idea, but it's also a good idea to give a product that you didn't like at first a second chance in 6 months or so. You might be surprised how much "ageing" a product improves its performance!

 

[goh2499]

Nice post and well done!

The only thing that I would add is to remember that your opinions on a specific product may be RADICALLY different after your technique has settled in compared to the first few months of your shaving career. Keeping a log is a great idea, but it's also a good idea to give a product that you didn't like at first a second chance in 6 months or so. You might be surprised how much "ageing" a product improves its performance!

I will try some combos again part of the reason of for the log. The other reason have too many razors and blades I want to try.

My plan is one razor for each month and one blade per week (3-4 shaves per blade since I shave every other day) I have about 12 different blades from my sampler to try

I have only a few creams and soaps at the moment so I it normally ends up being the soaps that change the most.