My first Wet Shave

**BGog** · 07-18-2006, 11:33 PM

Again thank you all for the warm welcome. I was so excited for my new stuff to arrive today!!

My wife called me at work around 3:00pm to let me know the package had arrived. She then proceeded to torture me by threatening to open it up and shave her legs.

The second we got our boys to bed, I tore open the box like a kid on christmas morning. Wow... I finaly go to see what I've been reading so much about. (I can't believe how heavy the vision is.. quite nice).

I plugged in my hot-pot to start some water boiling and dug into the directions for my new Vision razor. Quite straight-forward but I wanted to make sure to get the blade inserted properly. I poured some of the boiling water onto my mug and soaked the brush and also poure some on a towel and wrapped it around my face for a few minutes. I then set into making my first lathering.

I have learned so much from reading all of your advice that I felt pretty confident and spent about 3min whipping it up good. My god the Taylor's Lavender smells awesome!

Here is a photo of my first lather.

For my first shave I decided to use a very low setting on the vision (N) and do three passes, N-S, N-S, E-W. I painted that frothy goodness onto my cheeks and got started.

Thanks to all of the incredible advice here I proceeded with the handle near parallel to the floor and tilted it until it started cutting. I applied absolutly no pressure and just let the razor do the work. I used about 2 inch strokes. After I was done, I applied a cool towel, some witch hazel and finally a splash of Aqua Velva.

I actually got away from my first wet shave without any nicks and no detectible razor burn (though we'll see how it feels in the morning). As for closeness, I would say it is about the same as the Mach-3 I used to use and since it was my first wet shave, I have great hopes I'll get great BBS shave once I get a month or two of practice.

I have a few questions but I'll follow with those later.

Thank you all for helping make my first something to remember!

-Rob

**madmedic** · 07-19-2006, 12:09 AM

Congratulations on what sound like an excellent first shave.

Now you can start planning your next purchase.....and the next...and the next

Welcome to the Slippery Slope!

Brian

**Jonnybc** · 07-19-2006, 12:16 AM

Excellent work Rob. You're on an expensive and long journey...

**roughrider** · 07-19-2006, 01:36 AM

Another success story. Good job Rob.

**Joedy** · 07-19-2006, 03:21 AM

Rob,

Congratulations on your first attempt.

Everything sounded fine until I read the phrase, "Aqua Velva" and had a flashback to my very first shaves as a teenager. Talk about a trip down memory lane!

-joedy

**htownmmm** · 07-19-2006, 04:00 AM

Congrats on your first wetshave!

Isn't it amazing how the simpler things in life can bring us so much pleasure?

Marty

**Kyle** · 07-19-2006, 04:23 AM

Well done, Rob!

**Jim** · 07-19-2006, 05:29 AM

Super! Way to go -it will only get better!
Jim

**Justso** · 07-19-2006, 05:38 AM

Welcome Rob! Sounds like a great first shave. Now be ready to surrender your wallet. It only gets worse from here.

Welcome to B&B!

**JMT** · 07-19-2006, 08:17 AM

Congrats on the first shave. Good looking setup with the Vision and the stand.

**Leisureguy** · 07-19-2006, 08:43 AM

Very nice post---and very nice experience, as we can tell. I also like the Vision. Great razor, IMO. And your setup looks great.

What are you using as an aftershave?

**Scotto** · 07-19-2006, 08:54 AM

Great job. Take it slow and easy and it will get even better.

**BGog** · 07-19-2006, 12:46 PM

Thanks everyone!! I had my second shave this morning with similar results! I'm already itching to buy some different creams :)

Leisureguy: For after shave I used some witch hazel I bought at walgreens and Aqua Velva because that is what I had in my bottom drawer. I havn't really read up on the post-shave stuff yet.. Do you have some suggestions?

-Rob

**mrob** · 07-19-2006, 12:48 PM

Bravo, Rob.

Try the Nancy Boy after shave--its wonderful.

**madmedic** · 07-19-2006, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by BGog

I'm already itching to buy some different creams :)

Don't forget the soaps

Brian

**boboakalfb** · 07-19-2006, 12:50 PM

You always remember your first...and remember, with practice you will only get better.

**DoubleE** · 07-19-2006, 03:26 PM

You've done well Rob!! Like others said, your shaves will improve with your technique. It sounds like you're well on your way to BBS heaven! Keep us informed.

Shame we only get to practice once a day isn't it!!!