Well, that wasn't anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be!

**Stamps** · 07-26-2011, 05:21 AM

Hey guys, I wanted to wait until after my second shave with my new DE razor to report in, just in case the first one was a fluke!

For only the second time in 14 years of shaving now I woke up, showered, and then had a very pleasant and relaxing shave. The first time was yesterday - when I shaved with my new kit for the first time.

My two shaves have both gone well. The first one was by no means perfect, but it wasn't a complete bloodbath. After I'd cleaned up and staunched the few patches of blood around my (albeit, very sensitive) neck/throat area, I realised that the shave was smoother than any I've had with my electric razor, and smoother than all but the most red-raw, against the grain shave with my old Mach 3. And it was still noticeably smoother when I got home.

My second shave this morning actually took longer, as I watched a bunch of tutorials last night and concentrated on lather, then my blade angle, pressure, and trying not to automatically reshave areas. My neck was a little less red afterward, and there was less blood, so I'm rating that as an improvement.

I thoroughly enjoyed both experiences, and I am amazed at the difference the addition of this little ritual has made to my morning. When compared to the gnashing and roaring of my electric razor, (which has gotten noticeably louder recently, resulting in some hearing damage..), the nice pleasant, relaxing and quiet experience of wet shaving, and then walking out to put on a crisp white shirt made me feel like a million bucks.

Thank you guys for creating such a wealth of information, and making it available for all who are interested to find, and for all the helpful suggestions, answers to stupid questions that no one is game to ask in person, and nice clear tutorials!

Matt

**Eric V** · 07-26-2011, 05:42 AM

Matt,

We're glad BandB have been a good resource for you. It's cool that both shaves went well. Keep us posted with updates on your shaves!

**maxzoran** · 07-26-2011, 05:58 AM

Welcome Matt! It's amazing how a mundane, sometimes awful task can be transformed into a relaxing ritual you look forward to. I love the quality products, smelling good, better skin, and the relaxation that goes with it. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. This board is very open and will help troubleshoot any issues you may have.

**dpmtherrien** · 07-26-2011, 06:00 AM

Welcome, nice that things are working out for you.

Be sure to post any questions you might have, or any problems.

**Mr5x5** · 07-26-2011, 07:00 AM

Welcome, and that is what it is all about. May all your future shaves be as pleasant.

**plpenn** · 07-26-2011, 07:02 AM

Welcome Matt! It will only get better from here!!

**Greyfox** · 07-26-2011, 07:23 AM

Congrats Matt. It gets better. Welcome to B&B.

**Artistik** · 07-26-2011, 08:07 AM

Welcome 2 B&B!

**slivesay** · 07-26-2011, 11:30 AM

Welcome, I also had to concentrate on not automatically re-shaving areas which I still find the hardest habit from cartridges to break.

**mandoman** · 07-26-2011, 11:54 AM

Congrats and Welcome to B&B.

**Optometrist** · 07-26-2011, 12:04 PM

Welcome to B&B, Matt!

**Dennard** · 07-26-2011, 12:08 PM

Glad you've enjoyed it!

**oscarbowman** · 07-26-2011, 02:11 PM

Welcome aboard Matt and congrats on your first shaves.

**KM-instructor** · 07-26-2011, 02:11 PM

Welcome to B&B

**Stamps** · 07-27-2011, 05:55 AM

Thanks guys! and yes, one of the hardest parts is definitely not automatically going to recover the area I just shaved. But it's all about trying to get my routine and technique down now, so onwards!