I made a return to DE shaving exactly three days ago after a terrible experience with it many years ago. I'm very lucky to have had three wonderful shaves in a row with no nicks or razor burn.
However...
I AM getting the silky smooth shave that I've heard so much about but it doesn't last as long as a silky smooth shave with a Mach 3. I assume that's because the Mach 3 lifts and cuts, sending the whisker below the surface of the skin?
I shave every 24 hours like clockwork, 7 days a week, 365. My beard is clearly longer and more coarse when I shave at my regular time now. However, it's much more pleasurable of a shave and I will not ever be returning to a cartridge shave.
Just curious if anyone else noticed this when making the switch to DE.
Thanks!
Current setup in case anyone feels it's relevant to answering the question:
Merkur HD, Merkur blades, Taylor sandalwood, badger, Nivea balm
However...
I AM getting the silky smooth shave that I've heard so much about but it doesn't last as long as a silky smooth shave with a Mach 3. I assume that's because the Mach 3 lifts and cuts, sending the whisker below the surface of the skin?
I shave every 24 hours like clockwork, 7 days a week, 365. My beard is clearly longer and more coarse when I shave at my regular time now. However, it's much more pleasurable of a shave and I will not ever be returning to a cartridge shave.
Just curious if anyone else noticed this when making the switch to DE.
Thanks!
Current setup in case anyone feels it's relevant to answering the question:
Merkur HD, Merkur blades, Taylor sandalwood, badger, Nivea balm