First DFS!

[nuclear_shaver]

I've been wetshaving with DE safety razors and today I got my first DFS with my Fat Boy! I had had a few issues with it previously, but I got a lot of help from the guys on this forum. My main problems though, were lather and rushing. I looked at the tutorials on the wiki and they had a great one which showed the wrong way and then the right way to make lather. Initially, I basically got a soapy film that would dry up after a few minutes. On my previous shave, I tried to follow the suggestions given and it didn't quite go as planned. Today, I nailed it perfectly. The key was to get enough soap on the brush before lathering in a bowl. I was rushing that step, not getting enough soap on the brush, and then the lather would just become a soapy film when a bit of water was added.

I also bumped up my FB from setting 5 to setting 6. I had issues with this in the past, but I think my technique was good enough to try a 6 if I took it slow. This really helped a lot. I had no razor burn on the normal areas (chin and chinstrap area, entire neck) except one tricky spot on my neck right under where the jaw connects to you skull. I got a bit of a weeper there, and a bit of razor burn.

The actually shave was extremly close in most parts. When rubbing it, I couldn't feel any stubble at all! Back when I used cartridges, I didn't even think that was possible! There were a few areas where it wasn't that soft, which is why I say this was a DFS instead of BBS. I will note these areas and try to get them better next time.

Thank B&B for all your help!

The Nuclear Shaver

[prsman23]

Nice! Hopefully the first of many on your road to BBS.

[Threeme2189]

Good for you!
I recently had a shave where everything came together, so I know the feeling.
Now your goal is to (at minimum) replicate the results.

Threeme2189

[nuclear_shaver]

Good for you!
I recently had a shave where everything came together, so I know the feeling.
Now your goal is to (at minimum) replicate the results.
Threeme2189

Definitely a great feeling! I was started to get a little frustrated but glad I stuck with it. We shall see if I can reproduce it (or at least the lather) in a few days...

[The Nid Hog]

Glad to hear it went well. When you've figured out exactly how much soap to pick up, you've gone a long way to getting consistently good shaves.

[dpmtherrien]

Congrats on the shave.

[stefa_no]

Congratulations! It really is a fantastic feeling! I myself accomplished a DFS about 2 hours ago. Great way to start the day I say.

[Sledgehammer39]

Congrats, keep up the good work!

[nuclear_shaver]

Congratulations! It really is a fantastic feeling! I myself accomplished a DFS about 2 hours ago. Great way to start the day I say.

Definitely. I find that a great shave is the best way to start the day.

[FL shaver]

The shaves only get better from here!

[slugg77]

Well done! Do not chase BBS, it will come on its own. I also agree that a great shave helps lead to a great day.

[rxonmymind]

Woot!