I've been tempted to switch to a DE safety razor for a while now, but finally got all components available and did my first shave Wednesday evening, second shave today. Componets used are:
Feather blades
Edwin Jagger 89
Tweezerman brush
Proraso soap
Two points worth making:
1. I chose Feather blades despite every single bit of information I found out about them, which was all consistent: Very close shave, very unforgiving blades, very bad choice for beginners. What can I say? I'm not a big "rampup" kind of guy :)
2. I've not done nearly the work I should have done to research how to do this well.
So given these two issues standing in my way, so far I'm actually rather pleased. Wednesday's shave was not spectacularly close, but also resulted in no actual obvious cuts (my face burned like a #$%@# after putting some balm on it, but there was no visible blood); today's shave was closer (my neck is kind of amazing), but also resulted in two noticeable bleeds.
The next step is to actually research how to do this well; started looking into method shaving, and will read the tutorials on this site.
So right now, I'm pretty pleased. I really like the ritualistic aspect of this, and I like the results, given how poorly I started.
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Thread: Checking in: New to DE Shaving
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02-11-2011, 01:34 PM #1royrapoport
Checking in: New to DE Shaving
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02-11-2011, 01:39 PM #2
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Welcome to the B. You're off to a good start, enjoy this site and don't hesitate to ask for any help with anything.
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02-11-2011, 01:43 PM #3
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Welcome! It sounds like you have a good setup to get started. I would still recommend trying a blade sampler. Feathers are great, but they don't agree with everybody.
Method Shaving is an interesting way to go. Some people love it, some people hate it. I found that it didn't really work for me, but try to go in with an open mind.
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02-11-2011, 01:49 PM #4
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Welcome to B&B!
You certainly did jump right in! Almost a sink or swim approach, and it sounds like you are keeping your head above water for now. Bravo!Eric V
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02-11-2011, 01:57 PM #5
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Welcome aboard. The only way to start is to jump right in. Now that you've survived the Feather, you can experiment until you find your best blade.
Keep us informed.
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02-11-2011, 01:58 PM #6
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Welcome!
I admire you for jumping into the deep end right from the get go. It really isn't that deep, as you have found.
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02-11-2011, 02:17 PM #7
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You'll be glad you made the switch. Keep up the good work.
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02-11-2011, 02:18 PM #8
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Welcome to B&B
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02-11-2011, 02:26 PM #9
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Welcome to B&B!
I would say try this page first: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index...ted_wetshavingCheers, Luc - My Gear(Wiki) - Have a question, PM a mod. That's why we're here!
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02-11-2011, 02:29 PM #10
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Since getting my blade sampler I'm finding that what everyone on the forum says is 100% correct (what a surprise right?)... blades make a huge difference.
OK, so I think I have the technique, and needed a new blade, so just by chance grabbed a Gillette 7 O'clock. What a fantastic blade compared to the 40 year old Personnas I'd been using. I found a new favorite, I think I have 15 more blades to try, how many more "favorites"? Can a blade get better than the 7 O'Clock? I can't imagine it, but I look forward to it.
It can be done, and you can do it. Persevere.
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Welcome to B&B!
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02-11-2011, 03:10 PM #12
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Welcome. Glad you joined. Enjoy yourself here.
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02-11-2011, 03:17 PM #13
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02-11-2011, 04:06 PM #14
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Welcome to B&B !!
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02-11-2011, 04:40 PM #15
I used more product..... and it worked!
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Good going!
Now just try to lighten up significantly on any pressure. The Feathers (as you know) are very sharp. They will exfoliate a lot of skin if you bear down and you will get a smooth-type of razor burn. That's what's stinging.
The Feathers will teach you quickly.
Best wishes,
Bill
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02-11-2011, 05:17 PM #16
I was used to seeing it change
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Welcome Aboard.
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02-11-2011, 06:31 PM #17
Tallow: because no one needs a low fat shaving soap
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Welcome to B&B
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02-11-2011, 06:51 PM #18
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Originally Posted by bogey97
Blade sampler pack will broaden your horizons and give you a better idea of which blades work for your face.
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02-11-2011, 07:36 PM #19
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Welcome aboard!
Best regards, Fran
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02-11-2011, 07:41 PM #20
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DE89 rocks!
yeah I used my new EJ DE89 it's my first new razor wow I love it but I did bleed it a very sensitive razor with some heft to it and the chrome is awesome. - Blade Boy
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