Just joined and thought I'd introduce myself.
My History:
Started using a brush about 10 years ago, but was still addicted to cartridges until this year. I followed the predictable path: Atra --> Sensor --> Mach 3 --> "are you f-ing kidding me??"
Tools:
1956 Gillette Superspeed and 1966 Gillette Adjustable Slim
Shark blades, or one of the usual suspects from a variety pack
Kent BK8 brush
Reasons I'm a convert:
1. Comfort -- I have really sensitive, dry, skin that flies into a rage with little provocation. I have seen an improvement since I switched from cartridges.
2. A better shave, period.
3. Green -- less packaging, less waste.
4. Economics -- Save money on blades, spend money on better products for the skin, and still come out ahead.
5. Living in the moment - What was once automatic is now conscious. What was once endured is now enjoyed.
6. Cool factor -- It just is.
So that's about it. As I said my big issue is my skin. I hope to learn of any tips or products from people here and share what I know.
I'm learning not to fear the second pass. Also I'm learning about what blades, soaps, aftershaves I like. But, as people with skin like mine know, there are just so many random factors that go into a facial freakout, that it's pretty illogical to say "Well it must have been that Dorco 300" after just one or two tries. It's a long process of trial and assessment.
Thanks for listening.
My History:
Started using a brush about 10 years ago, but was still addicted to cartridges until this year. I followed the predictable path: Atra --> Sensor --> Mach 3 --> "are you f-ing kidding me??"
Tools:
1956 Gillette Superspeed and 1966 Gillette Adjustable Slim
Shark blades, or one of the usual suspects from a variety pack
Kent BK8 brush
Reasons I'm a convert:
1. Comfort -- I have really sensitive, dry, skin that flies into a rage with little provocation. I have seen an improvement since I switched from cartridges.
2. A better shave, period.
3. Green -- less packaging, less waste.
4. Economics -- Save money on blades, spend money on better products for the skin, and still come out ahead.
5. Living in the moment - What was once automatic is now conscious. What was once endured is now enjoyed.
6. Cool factor -- It just is.
So that's about it. As I said my big issue is my skin. I hope to learn of any tips or products from people here and share what I know.
I'm learning not to fear the second pass. Also I'm learning about what blades, soaps, aftershaves I like. But, as people with skin like mine know, there are just so many random factors that go into a facial freakout, that it's pretty illogical to say "Well it must have been that Dorco 300" after just one or two tries. It's a long process of trial and assessment.
Thanks for listening.
