I bought my first DE Razor, a Muhle R 89 and have been using it, since about three weeks ago.
I have been lathering since the end of this past September.
My shaving at first...was not good. In fact I looked like Moe, or maybe Curly of the Three Stooges had done the job.
I had a lot of cuts, redness, etc.
I've used a number of different blades, some I like, some I don't. My favourite blade...Gillette 7 0'Clocks....green box.
The last week or so...my lather has been really improving...nice and thick whether I use Proraso Shaving Soap- green puck or the Body Shop...Macca Root cream...or Creamo Shaving Creme....I like them all.
My Omega Boar Bristle brush seems fine. Inexpensive...lathers up real well .
Questions:
I have been lathering since the end of this past September.
My shaving at first...was not good. In fact I looked like Moe, or maybe Curly of the Three Stooges had done the job.
I had a lot of cuts, redness, etc.
I've used a number of different blades, some I like, some I don't. My favourite blade...Gillette 7 0'Clocks....green box.
The last week or so...my lather has been really improving...nice and thick whether I use Proraso Shaving Soap- green puck or the Body Shop...Macca Root cream...or Creamo Shaving Creme....I like them all.
My Omega Boar Bristle brush seems fine. Inexpensive...lathers up real well .
Questions:
- What differences will I notice if I use a good Badger bristle Brush ?
- I've had much less nicks and cuts...only one today. Do you ever get to the point where there are no cuts, nicks ?
- Any other advice for the ever improving new DE shaver ?
- I know some have a number of different DE shavers, which they seem to alternate. Is this necessary or am I fine using my Muhle, day in, day out ? Looking at it's very robust construction, I'm not sure if I will ever wear it out ? Do DE Razors wear out, or do they just go on and on ?
- How long do blades last ? I tossed my Gillette out today after 4 shaves. It may have lasted longer, but I don't know. How does one determine when a blade is finished ? I know it won't cut properly anymore...but I'm not even sure how to determine that ?
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