New devoted wet shaver here : )

[Pavel]

Hi fellas,
My co-worker did recommend me to try DE razor and I totally did get excided about classic wet shaving. I end up with The English Shaving Company which provides Edwin Jagger DE razors and other stuff. So after couple days of investigation I end up with this set up:

Edwin Jagger imitation Ebony Chatsworth set (super badger brush, DE razor and maching stand)
EJ Black Porcelain Shaving Bowl with chrome rim
2 EJ soap aloe vera
GFT shaving cream - Sandalwood
Proraso shaving cream for ultra sensitive skin 150g bowl
Derby Extra blades
GFT block of alum


I had my first shave with DE razor yesterday and I used GFT shaving cream. At first lather was´nt moist enough and it did dry on my face fastly ending up fying around my bathroom but after couple times I managed to make nice and smooth lahter and shave was excellent! I did take my time and did´nt use any pressure with DE razor and I eaven shaved XTG. Result was amazing and I had only one little cut under my chin and alum block was helpful here.

Im used to shave every day and I decided to shave again with DE today but this time with a soap. I think that lather was too lame and it also did dry my skin and the result was´nt so good as yesterday because I got razor burns and some irritation. At this point alum block was a very painful experience :P But still result was excellent. I have tried many expensive and "normal" after shaves and I really like Gillettes new after shave balm which make my face look somehow more healty and fresh but it did´nt help with my razor burn today. Couple hours ago I took a shover and I diceded to try EJ sandalwood aftershave lotion sampler and I can note that its really great stuff! Redness is almost gone and my face feels moist and fresh but it´s very oily.

I think that I wont shave tomorrow so my razor burn can heal properly but do you guys shave every day with DE? Im pretty young (19) but I allways have shaved against the grain with Gillette Fusion or Mach3 and had no razor burn. Is it a soap or are my skin still getting used to DE razor?

Are there some good after shaves I should try? And what you guys think about skin food and other stuff?
I also did order Elemis Smooth Result Shave Oil and just a hour ago EJ aloe vera after shave lotion.

Any other tips are wellcome for newbie too : )

Regards,
Pavel

[valmara1971]

Welcome to B&B brother.

[Luc]

Welcome to B&B!

Yes, I usually use a DE. On the week end, I use a straight razor. In the aftershaves, it depends what you are looking for. If you prefer an alcohol based or balm. Your skin type (oily/dry) will influence your choice too.

Skin food is a very good product. I would recommend getting the Geo F. Trumper sample pack off their website. It's a good value sample pack that will give you a good idea on their products.

Good luck on shaving with a DE, the only other advice is keep a 30 degrees angle in mind and no pressure. If you don't have a razor blade sample pack, I would advise to get one.

[DSB]

Welcome to B&B!

[rm71]

Welcome aboard!

[SpyvSpy]

Welcome to B&B.

[Gruder]

I'll skip a day on occasion, but ordinarily do shave daily. Your face-healing strategy is good, though, and will become less necessary with practice. Good luck, and a warm welcome to B&B!

[McShaverson]

Welcome to B&B!

If I was you I would travel down to your local walmart and pick yourself up a bottle of Aqua Velva AS. It's cheap, smells nice, and highly effective against razorburn. Personally, I like the musk, your preferance may vary though. It looks like you're off to a good start. Just remember that if you have any questions to ask around the forums and I'm sure someone will be nice enough to chime in with a reply

Good luck!,
Kevin

[David R]

Welcome to B&B!

Yes, I usually use a DE. On the week end, I use a straight razor. In the aftershaves, it depends what you are looking for. If you prefer an alcohol based or balm. Your skin type (oily/dry) will influence your choice too.

Skin food is a very good product. I would recommend getting the Geo F. Trumper sample pack off their website. It's a good value sample pack that will give you a good idea on their products.

Good luck on shaving with a DE, the only other advice is keep a 30 degrees angle in mind and no pressure. If you don't have a razor blade sample pack, I would advise to get one.

+1 . The sampler pack is a wise move

[RichGem]

Hi fellas,
My co-worker did recommend me to try DE razor and I totally did get excided about classic wet shaving. I end up with The English Shaving Company which provides Edwin Jagger DE razors and other stuff. So after couple days of investigation I end up with this set up:

Edwin Jagger imitation Ebony Chatsworth set (super badger brush, DE razor and maching stand)
EJ Black Porcelain Shaving Bowl with chrome rim
2 EJ soap aloe vera
GFT shaving cream - Sandalwood
Proraso shaving cream for ultra sensitive skin 150g bowl
Derby Extra blades
GFT block of alum


I had my first shave with DE razor yesterday and I used GFT shaving cream. At first lather was´nt moist enough and it did dry on my face fastly ending up fying around my bathroom but after couple times I managed to make nice and smooth lahter and shave was excellent! I did take my time and did´nt use any pressure with DE razor and I eaven shaved XTG. Result was amazing and I had only one little cut under my chin and alum block was helpful here.

Im used to shave every day and I decided to shave again with DE today but this time with a soap. I think that lather was too lame and it also did dry my skin and the result was´nt so good as yesterday because I got razor burns and some irritation. At this point alum block was a very painful experience :P But still result was excellent. I have tried many expensive and "normal" after shaves and I really like Gillettes new after shave balm which make my face look somehow more healty and fresh but it did´nt help with my razor burn today. Couple hours ago I took a shover and I diceded to try EJ sandalwood aftershave lotion sampler and I can note that its really great stuff! Redness is almost gone and my face feels moist and fresh but it´s very oily.

I think that I wont shave tomorrow so my razor burn can heal properly but do you guys shave every day with DE? Im pretty young (19) but I allways have shaved against the grain with Gillette Fusion or Mach3 and had no razor burn. Is it a soap or are my skin still getting used to DE razor?

Are there some good after shaves I should try? And what you guys think about skin food and other stuff?
I also did order Elemis Smooth Result Shave Oil and just a hour ago EJ aloe vera after shave lotion.

Any other tips are wellcome for newbie too : )

Regards,
Pavel

Witaj Pavel (or is Добро пожаловать more appropriate?)!

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to B&B !!

[Pavel]

Witaj Pavel (or is Добро пожаловать more appropriate?)!

"Добро пожаловать" is definitely more appropriate : ) My guess is that witaj is Polish?

[Pavel]

+1 . The sampler pack is a wise move

I agree. I´ll order sampler pack right away

[mdunn]

welcome aboard, mate

[RichGem]

"Добро пожаловать" is definitely more appropriate : ) My guess is that witaj is Polish?

Yes, Polish.

[thunderball]

Welcome Pavel!

[SRock]

Welcome to the B&B! Sounds like you've got the basics and are rolling along. The more you practice the less you need "healing time".

Keep us posted!