Good day all. I never thought I would be going down a rabbit hole of shaving. But, here I am. The forums and reading peoples thoughts, comments, and reviews I love the conversation, the comrade, and the cleanliness of it.
I am 55 years old. Have grey and black Italian course hair. I usually shave between 3-4 days and with me starting this 6 weeks ago I go two days because I am eager to try a blade. I will write my thoughts later as I am compiling a list of blades and razors.
What started me on this journey is the Henson gateway drug of their advertising showed up. while I was contemplating making a change from my Harry’s Razor due to cost increases.
I will save more to the story for later on. But, for now I have a question. The Henson mild was too mild. I purchased The Henson +++ aggressive, and the Merkur 34c with the octagon handle.
Today, I had a two day stubble. Because the Henson +++ was next to test with the Wilkinson Sword Blade that’s what I chose (yeah yeah rookie mistake???) Well anyway. I used Poraso pre shave and soap. At the end of the three passes, I had a few weepers and a nice bleeder.
My Question for today is this. Did I have a wrong pairing? Did I choose the wrong tool for the job? Should I save this razor for longer hair and a milder blade? What would some of the best pairing be for this razor? I do realize milage will vary.
Thank you all!
I am 55 years old. Have grey and black Italian course hair. I usually shave between 3-4 days and with me starting this 6 weeks ago I go two days because I am eager to try a blade. I will write my thoughts later as I am compiling a list of blades and razors.
What started me on this journey is the Henson gateway drug of their advertising showed up. while I was contemplating making a change from my Harry’s Razor due to cost increases.
I will save more to the story for later on. But, for now I have a question. The Henson mild was too mild. I purchased The Henson +++ aggressive, and the Merkur 34c with the octagon handle.
Today, I had a two day stubble. Because the Henson +++ was next to test with the Wilkinson Sword Blade that’s what I chose (yeah yeah rookie mistake???) Well anyway. I used Poraso pre shave and soap. At the end of the three passes, I had a few weepers and a nice bleeder.
My Question for today is this. Did I have a wrong pairing? Did I choose the wrong tool for the job? Should I save this razor for longer hair and a milder blade? What would some of the best pairing be for this razor? I do realize milage will vary.
Thank you all!