Hello everyone!
1st, Thank God for this site! without it I would have probably given up DE wetshaving on the 1st try.
I have the HD Classic Merkur Razor and was unfortunate enough to begin my journey with a Merkur blade which produced way to many nicks and a lot of irritation.
last week I purchased a Sampler pack from westcoastshaving and have to say that I am very happy with their service. I emailed them and they promptly offered to replace the Merkur blades with another pack!
all this time I was blaming my technique (or lack of) for all my irritation.
Last night I tried the Derby Extra and funny thing was that I got tug WTG but none ATG . Now I can really tell the difference between a quality razor and a Merkur. Today I have no irritation, and my skin doesn't even feel like I just shaved
My Technique
Long hot shower
Hot facial wash
Dry
Baby Oil
KOS shave gel W/plenty of water for a good lather
Niviea ASB
Vaseline (its a habit from my cartridge days since it always left me torn)
I have a few other razors to test but fear in tearing up my skin with the likes of 7 A.M, Personna (imitation? Red Pack), etc...
I like the visibility and cushioning of the gel but I know that KOS isnt the best out there. Recommendations anyone?
I'm constantly working on my technique and reducing the time it takes without even trying.
I usually put my IPhone in a Dock and let Pandora play while I shave.
Anyways thanks guy's! I'm really looking forward to teaching my son (whenever he comes along) how to shave with a DE!
Carlos_
1st, Thank God for this site! without it I would have probably given up DE wetshaving on the 1st try.
I have the HD Classic Merkur Razor and was unfortunate enough to begin my journey with a Merkur blade which produced way to many nicks and a lot of irritation.
last week I purchased a Sampler pack from westcoastshaving and have to say that I am very happy with their service. I emailed them and they promptly offered to replace the Merkur blades with another pack!
all this time I was blaming my technique (or lack of) for all my irritation.
Last night I tried the Derby Extra and funny thing was that I got tug WTG but none ATG . Now I can really tell the difference between a quality razor and a Merkur. Today I have no irritation, and my skin doesn't even feel like I just shaved
My Technique
Long hot shower
Hot facial wash
Dry
Baby Oil
KOS shave gel W/plenty of water for a good lather
Niviea ASB
Vaseline (its a habit from my cartridge days since it always left me torn)
I have a few other razors to test but fear in tearing up my skin with the likes of 7 A.M, Personna (imitation? Red Pack), etc...
I like the visibility and cushioning of the gel but I know that KOS isnt the best out there. Recommendations anyone?
I'm constantly working on my technique and reducing the time it takes without even trying.
I usually put my IPhone in a Dock and let Pandora play while I shave.
Anyways thanks guy's! I'm really looking forward to teaching my son (whenever he comes along) how to shave with a DE!
Carlos_