Hi, all!
I just started using a DE razor about 3-4 weeks ago, inspired by Rick Harrison's commercial for the Micro One Touch. After lurking here and gathering info, I found good resources at http://www.maggardrazors.com/ , http://sharpologist.com/ , and Becker's site http://www.rabfeatsofclay.com/page1.php .
After 42 years of cartridge shaving, I got tired of paying the high tribute for Fusion blades. I have been using good badger brushes and Col. Conk glycerin shave soaps for about 20 years; I had NO IDEA how to make a decent lather until checking around here, youtube, etc. I used to just heat the brush under hot water, load up the soap, and face lather. What a difference a warm bowl and a better technique can make!
At any rate, here's my starter kit I got at Maggard's:
Parker 92R TTO (perhaps slightly on the "too mild" side, waiting on an EJ DE89L )
Simpson Case 1 best badger (what an improvement on my much more ex$pen$ive Mason Pearson pure badger!)
Maggard's glycerin pre-shave (orange...nice!)
TOBS Almond shave cream (love the Almond scent!)
Col. Conk's pucks (Used them for years, and like it so much better when it's creamy and not "soapy sloppy")
Bic Metal detail razor (for below-the-nose-and-above-the 'stache...someone on B&B posted about these, nice!)
Blades I've tried:
Red Personna, Crystal, German Wilkinson, 7 O'clock yellow pack (so far, my fave)
I've sent in some to the blade exchange here so I can try Feathers and Personna "Lab Blues" .
I see the Blade Exchange as a super way to test drive a few blades before settling in on a type to buy in bulk. I can't believe how darn many choices are out there!
Stuff I'm waiting on:
Becker set of 008 scuttle, 007 puck holder, and 006 wet shaver caddy combo. Pics when I get them. I love hot lather, and really can't wait to check out this large scuttle. Also, the aforementioned EJ DE89L. Hoping to get a lil closer and get better feedback.
I really didn't slice myself up too badly the first couple of shaves. A little practice and patience, and I was getting pretty good results until the shave bumps started showing up
. I never had this problem before, but LO! some good tips have been found here. Face Mapping?? REALLY??? Yeah, I guess, huh? I found my sideburn grain grows towards my nose...both sides..weird! The border of my neck hair grows towards my Adam's apple, and the rest of it grows North to South. Who knew? SO, I'm working on it...too much "tech" and not enough "nique" at present.
I really didn't know when I started this journey, that I was really getting into a new "hobby".
Thanks, guys!
I just started using a DE razor about 3-4 weeks ago, inspired by Rick Harrison's commercial for the Micro One Touch. After lurking here and gathering info, I found good resources at http://www.maggardrazors.com/ , http://sharpologist.com/ , and Becker's site http://www.rabfeatsofclay.com/page1.php .
After 42 years of cartridge shaving, I got tired of paying the high tribute for Fusion blades. I have been using good badger brushes and Col. Conk glycerin shave soaps for about 20 years; I had NO IDEA how to make a decent lather until checking around here, youtube, etc. I used to just heat the brush under hot water, load up the soap, and face lather. What a difference a warm bowl and a better technique can make!
At any rate, here's my starter kit I got at Maggard's:
Parker 92R TTO (perhaps slightly on the "too mild" side, waiting on an EJ DE89L )
Simpson Case 1 best badger (what an improvement on my much more ex$pen$ive Mason Pearson pure badger!)
Maggard's glycerin pre-shave (orange...nice!)
TOBS Almond shave cream (love the Almond scent!)
Col. Conk's pucks (Used them for years, and like it so much better when it's creamy and not "soapy sloppy")
Bic Metal detail razor (for below-the-nose-and-above-the 'stache...someone on B&B posted about these, nice!)
Blades I've tried:
Red Personna, Crystal, German Wilkinson, 7 O'clock yellow pack (so far, my fave)
I've sent in some to the blade exchange here so I can try Feathers and Personna "Lab Blues" .
I see the Blade Exchange as a super way to test drive a few blades before settling in on a type to buy in bulk. I can't believe how darn many choices are out there!
Stuff I'm waiting on:
Becker set of 008 scuttle, 007 puck holder, and 006 wet shaver caddy combo. Pics when I get them. I love hot lather, and really can't wait to check out this large scuttle. Also, the aforementioned EJ DE89L. Hoping to get a lil closer and get better feedback.
I really didn't slice myself up too badly the first couple of shaves. A little practice and patience, and I was getting pretty good results until the shave bumps started showing up
. I never had this problem before, but LO! some good tips have been found here. Face Mapping?? REALLY??? Yeah, I guess, huh? I found my sideburn grain grows towards my nose...both sides..weird! The border of my neck hair grows towards my Adam's apple, and the rest of it grows North to South. Who knew? SO, I'm working on it...too much "tech" and not enough "nique" at present.I really didn't know when I started this journey, that I was really getting into a new "hobby".
Thanks, guys!
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