I started my DE shaving journey on 14th of March 2024 after many years of using cartridge (Gillette Fusion 5).
Thinking that using 5 blades at once will give me a BBS shave.
Good thing I finally got a wakeup call.
I always enjoy wet shaving, that feeling of having a “ME” time, all alone pampering yourself.
So after a couple of watching YouTube videos, research and browsing, I come across to this BB forum.
I immediately got swayed by lots of good advice.
So being so excited and newbie, I immediately place my Amazon order to kick off my start.
Like many others, I bought a lot more than what I need. Hey, who doesn’t right?![Smiling face with smiling eyes :blush: 😊](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/1f60a.png)
So please allow me to log it here hoping that I am off to a good start.
Razor:
Rockwell 6S, using R4 plate
Blades:
Rockwell Swedish stainless Steel razor – 5 pcs free
Astra SP, ordered 100 pcs. immediately which I should have not done. ( I know, too late should bought a starter pack)
After realizing this mistake, ordered another 3 sets of different stater blade packs.
Stand:
Rockwell shave stand gun metal chrome
Brushes:
Rockwell synthetic shave brush – 20mm
Parker premium 3 band pure badger brush
Shaving creams:
Rockwell barbershop shaving cream
TOBS Sandalwood shaving cream
Proraso green shaving cream
Pre Shave:
Proraso green pre shave conditioning cream
After Shave:
Proraso green after shave balm
Nivea post shave balm
Others:
Osma alum block
So far I have done 2 shaves since I started and got to admit I shed blood.
Got few nicks and weepers here & there which I’m sure is all because of my poor skills.
It made me realize that DE shaving vs cartridge for many years is totally different.
But I am also happy that I felt really good to achieve DFS if not a BBS, I can tell it’s a better shave for sure.
Anyways I have a very strong resolve and in time I will also master the art of shaving.
Happy shaving everyone !!!
Thinking that using 5 blades at once will give me a BBS shave.
Good thing I finally got a wakeup call.
I always enjoy wet shaving, that feeling of having a “ME” time, all alone pampering yourself.
So after a couple of watching YouTube videos, research and browsing, I come across to this BB forum.
I immediately got swayed by lots of good advice.
So being so excited and newbie, I immediately place my Amazon order to kick off my start.
Like many others, I bought a lot more than what I need. Hey, who doesn’t right?
![Smiling face with smiling eyes :blush: 😊](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/6.6/png/unicode/64/1f60a.png)
So please allow me to log it here hoping that I am off to a good start.
Razor:
Rockwell 6S, using R4 plate
Blades:
Rockwell Swedish stainless Steel razor – 5 pcs free
Astra SP, ordered 100 pcs. immediately which I should have not done. ( I know, too late should bought a starter pack)
After realizing this mistake, ordered another 3 sets of different stater blade packs.
Stand:
Rockwell shave stand gun metal chrome
Brushes:
Rockwell synthetic shave brush – 20mm
Parker premium 3 band pure badger brush
Shaving creams:
Rockwell barbershop shaving cream
TOBS Sandalwood shaving cream
Proraso green shaving cream
Pre Shave:
Proraso green pre shave conditioning cream
After Shave:
Proraso green after shave balm
Nivea post shave balm
Others:
Osma alum block
So far I have done 2 shaves since I started and got to admit I shed blood.
Got few nicks and weepers here & there which I’m sure is all because of my poor skills.
It made me realize that DE shaving vs cartridge for many years is totally different.
But I am also happy that I felt really good to achieve DFS if not a BBS, I can tell it’s a better shave for sure.
Anyways I have a very strong resolve and in time I will also master the art of shaving.
Happy shaving everyone !!!