DE Shave #1

**waliguy** · 12-08-2007, 01:31 PM

1963 Gillette Adjustable DE
Setting it to a "5"
Took my time...S L O W
Three passes WTG
One pass ATG

C&E Sienna soap
C&E BB
Personna Blade

The faces feels a little tight, but a very close shave.

I shave my head daily as well with a Mach III. I went one pass WTG on the head with the DE, then finished it off with the Mach III. I was nervous to to ATG on the head this time as it was the 1st DE shave.

Tomorrow I need to use a hot towel in pre-shave, like I read on another thread.

How long before I dial up from a "5" to a 3..2..1?

How long are those Personna blades good for...maybe two shaves?

**brooklynlou** · 12-08-2007, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by waliguy

I shave my head daily as well with a Mach III. I went one pass WTG on the head with the DE, then finished it off with the Mach III. I was nervous to to ATG on the head this time as it was the 1st DE shave.

Heres what works for me - Buy a another non-aggressive DE (I use a old black handle Gillette SS. Cheap still on Ebay) and once the blade gets too dull for your face, its perfect for use on the thinner hair/stubble on your head. Even with a relatively dull blade you can very easily go ATG on your head with a DE. Once the blade gets too dull for your head, toss it out.

Cheers

**indykramer** · 12-08-2007, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by waliguy

How long before I dial up from a "5" to a 3..2..1?

If you want to dial it up you would have to go to a higher number from 5 not down. I might even sugest starting at around a 3.

To answer your question though i would get some good shaves under your belt before you start cranking it up to 11. I don't want to use a suggested time because shaving is a skill and takes time to learn but i consider a good shave when you dont get any irritation or big weepers.

As far as the blade life of a Perssona its definitely a YMMV thing.

**Kyle** · 12-09-2007, 06:19 PM

Once you've found a setting on your adjustable that is comfortable, I would stick with it for a while.

On blades, I would stick with 2-3 shave per blade until you get your technique down pat. At this point you can begin to push that limit to see how long a blade is going to last.