Recently started DE razor shaving and love it. It's now an enjoyable ritual instead of a boring chore and I get better shaves. After a bit of web research in early April 2014, I started using a Lord L6 razor / Feather New Hi Stainless blades / Parker synthetic brush / Proraso Green pre-shave, shaving cream, and aftershave splash. I've had to use a styptic pencil two times in my thrice weekly shaves for the past 3 weeks.
My obsession has since led me to purchase a Muhle R41, 15 samples of at least 5 blades each, and 8 sample aftershave splashes. I'll begin using the R41 this Monday with a Feather blade. Once that blade is done, I'll start comparing it to the various sample blades. I'll also start comparing the fragrances and effects of the various aftershave splashes.
This all-encompassing obsession is evolving to look at shaving soaps and considering lotions/balms for the aftershave application. It also means that I now want to look into cologne/eau de toilette.
I'm now considering "cheating" on my SuperCuts hairdresser and going to a barber shop once in a while for an old school cut&shave. Considering going to Baxter Finley on LaCienega as its nearby. Now that I'll have my head taken care of, I might consider getting in better shape and trying to look sharper. Probably read more intellectual books too!
Jeez, this shaving thing's got me improving more than my personal grooming!
Anybody else going through this transformation?
My obsession has since led me to purchase a Muhle R41, 15 samples of at least 5 blades each, and 8 sample aftershave splashes. I'll begin using the R41 this Monday with a Feather blade. Once that blade is done, I'll start comparing it to the various sample blades. I'll also start comparing the fragrances and effects of the various aftershave splashes.
This all-encompassing obsession is evolving to look at shaving soaps and considering lotions/balms for the aftershave application. It also means that I now want to look into cologne/eau de toilette.
I'm now considering "cheating" on my SuperCuts hairdresser and going to a barber shop once in a while for an old school cut&shave. Considering going to Baxter Finley on LaCienega as its nearby. Now that I'll have my head taken care of, I might consider getting in better shape and trying to look sharper. Probably read more intellectual books too!
Jeez, this shaving thing's got me improving more than my personal grooming!
Anybody else going through this transformation?
