I started looking into DEs because I hated how my multi-blade cartridge razors clog and the relatively high per-cartridge prices. The DE razor designs were also appealing. I found out that there is a bit of a learning curve when shaving with DE razors, but shaving with them is more satisfying. I also noticed far less "acne," but I discovered that this was really ingrown hairs. I still get an occasional ingrown hair, but nowhere near as many as I used to get when I shaved with multi-blade cartridge razors. Also: no more clogging! I hate, loath, and detest the clogging of multi-blade cartridges.
What is it about Wet Shaving?
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Yes, absolutely. I would also add the scents and the feeling of soaps, creams and lotions also adds to the sensory experience.
Me too... then RAD, BAD, and SAD occurred, but that added yet another dimension to the experience.
For me it also has this sensory aspect to it. The way the soap feels as you massage it in, add more water to make the lather slicker. Plus so many nice choices of perfumes that soaps/cream offer.
A big step up from the canned stuff.
Then the way a DE or straight razor cuts cleanly as opposed to a cartridge razor that scrapes and leaves lather behind never sure that it shaved or not.
Did start with Mach 3, but always got bumps at my neck area. Wet shaving with a DE started as an alternative to a problem but turned out into a hobby that I look forward to every day.
A big step up from the canned stuff.
Then the way a DE or straight razor cuts cleanly as opposed to a cartridge razor that scrapes and leaves lather behind never sure that it shaved or not.
Did start with Mach 3, but always got bumps at my neck area. Wet shaving with a DE started as an alternative to a problem but turned out into a hobby that I look forward to every day.
Machiavelli wasn't referring to wet shaving however it could be applicable "the end justifies the means."
I grew up watching my Dad shave with his Gillette Executive and lathering up with a shave soap and brush. I tend to live in the past in many aspects of my life, so old school wet shaving is a good fit for me. Plus the ritual as others have mentioned is important. It is a few moments every.morning to center myself, focus on the scents and feeling of a close shave. Then I am ready to face a crazy world.
A new DE shaver here:
I like to carve wood by hand, when the balky elbow allows. Hand tools only [don't mind the bandsaw lurking over there...].
I cut my own hair, but with power tools. Wahl balding clippers and foil shavers. I like to change my beard style. More power tools.
Despite the limited stubble that I shave because beard, I felt the Gillette Atra with not-so-great cartridges needed an upgrade.
So I bought a Super Speed and the process is more hand toolsy and involved. Plus vetiver. I needed more vetiver in my life and soaps, creams, and aftershaves seemed like a smart way to do that.
I like to carve wood by hand, when the balky elbow allows. Hand tools only [don't mind the bandsaw lurking over there...].
I cut my own hair, but with power tools. Wahl balding clippers and foil shavers. I like to change my beard style. More power tools.
Despite the limited stubble that I shave because beard, I felt the Gillette Atra with not-so-great cartridges needed an upgrade.
So I bought a Super Speed and the process is more hand toolsy and involved. Plus vetiver. I needed more vetiver in my life and soaps, creams, and aftershaves seemed like a smart way to do that.
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