First few shaves

**STP** · 06-10-2010, 07:28 AM

I was kind of shocked my first shave (Merkur blade) went well, not super close but passable & no nic's or irritation. Fatboy was set to 1

2nd shave I tried to get a little closer so I tried a Fatboy setting of 3 and threw in a red Personna, the shave was very comfy still and I managed to get a MUCH closer shave.

DE shaving is a lot easier then I thought it was going to be, but I'm still a little hesitant to dial the Fatboy to 9 and throw a Feather in

Anyhow great forums with tons of information, thanks guys !

So far my setup is

1959 Gillette Fatboy (used but in GREAT shape)
WCS large sample pack
Art of shaving unscented

**Dennard** · 06-10-2010, 10:36 AM

That's a good setup. It sounds like things are going well. Keep up the good work.

**demaro** · 06-10-2010, 11:03 AM

Welcome to the group !! Your shaves will continue to get better and better !!

**JDV** · 06-10-2010, 11:07 AM

Welcome to B&B! Looks like a great setup, and as has been said....The shaves will only get better as you get the technique down.

**ackvil** · 06-10-2010, 11:55 AM

Welcome.

I am glad you are doing well. But be careful of the Feather Blades.

**NickCutlip** · 06-10-2010, 01:36 PM

Welcome to B&B !!

**STP** · 06-10-2010, 02:07 PM

Thinking about trying out an Astra tonight, see how that goes. I have much tinkering to do

**pauls51** · 06-10-2010, 05:00 PM

Welcome to B&B!!!

Good to see you've had great success with the Fatboy!

**STP** · 06-11-2010, 01:19 PM

Yup, Astra's are my new favorite. Sharp and smooth, still going to make my way through the sampler just in case there is something that works even better for me..

**Luc** · 06-11-2010, 02:56 PM

Astra was my favorite DE blade!

Don't fear the Feather! I was un-impressed by them after all the publicity they got on how sharp they are... I find that Astra worked better for me... For the price (Feather vs. Astra), I think Astra is a better investment....

As always, YMMV!

**STP** · 06-11-2010, 03:11 PM

I may try the feather next time on my current shave setting of 3. Just go slow and see how it feels. The price difference really does not bother me considering I was previously using a Fusion (wow that was expensive).

**saltypete** · 06-11-2010, 06:52 PM

Welcome to B&B! Sounds like you're doing well. DE shaving is mostly about practice. When I began using my Fatboy I dialled it very low. Nowdays I can throw in a Feather, set it on 9, and shave without any problems. With time and practice you should be able to do the same.

Pete

**STP** · 06-11-2010, 07:19 PM

I'm sure I'll eventually get there, right now my fear of needlessly cutting the hell out of my face is making me a careful / slow practicer rather then rushing for the 9/Feather finish.