today was shave 3, here were my set ups, and procedures
day 1: gillette slim adjustable set to 1. dorco stainless steel blade (blue pack), Van Der Hagen Select shave soap, Annie Boar brush.
i had ordered somewhat better quality stuff. but the only thing that came in was the Gillette slim, and i wanted to find somewere local to purchase items in a pinch in the future anyway, so i decided to go hunting. this is how i came to find the $3 Annie boar brush and Dorco blades at a local Ethnic beauty supply store, i then found the Soap at bed bath and beyond for $1.99. i new this was a bad idea from the start, but, for reasons beyond my own comprehension, i proceeded anyway. The Brush was more Irritating to my skin then it was worth, even after letting it soak for a couple ours, it also doesnt help that we through my mother-in-law a party at our place and i already had a few drinks so i continued with the poor decision (no, i was not drinking before heading out to purchase the items). but i had quite a few days of growth, so i proceeded. it got it down to what looked like a day or so's growth (my hair dont grow too quick, my "5 o' clock shadow" is usually 20 ish hours later)
only about 30 min after my shave did my wife remember i got a package, turns out, it was most of the items i ordered. including an alum block, so i used it.
Day 2: Standard Razor and Gillette Slim Adjustable, Gillette silver blue blade and Dorco stainless steel blade, Annie boar brush, New York Shaving Co, "Elizabeth Street" shave cream, Gentleman Jon alum block.
on this day, i started with the standard razor, however, no matter the angle i attempted, it was as if i was Shaving with the kids play shave set, nothing was happening, i even took it to my arm (maybe a bad idea, but as you can see, i get those from time to time). and it didnt do anything, so i decided to relather, and go back to the Gillette slim and the dorco blade, but found the same result, now understand this is the next day, the amount of growth was minimal, but there was still plenty of stubble to shave, yet nothing was happening, so just to get something done i adjusted to a 3, and finished. used alum block.
Day 3: Gillette Slim Adjustable, Feather Hi Stainless blade, Whipped Dog Silvertip Badger brush, New York Shaving Co, "Elizabeth Street" shave cream, Gentleman Jon alum block.
This time i had a brush that didnt feel like it was sanding my face off, this brush feels great compared to the Torture Device that must have came from the Guantanamo Bay, it lathered much better as well (still work to be done on my part to use less cream). I changed the Blade because I have read many times the blade needs to match your face (not in looks, you see, it cant possible Look as sharp as i do
) This time the setting was back to 1, first pass was fine, second was like i was using tweezers and a razor blade (wait, what?) to shave.
and still didnt get any closer.
all three times, i did a three pass, WTG, XTG, ATG (the third shave didnt get a complete 3rd pass because i didnt want to die from blood loss) i only had nicks that drew blood on the third shave (blade might be a little too sharp.... ok, MAYBE it is as sharp as me) but all three times the alum block lit my neck on fire.
any advice to get closer without needing a Blood Transfusion? this isnt even close to BBS. i am aiming for 30 degree angle, and adjusted many times to try and find it. im a but bumbed out, i am hoping to go into tomorrow nights shave with more mental ammo.
also, other then more blades for trying, i am done spending for a few weeks, i do have a Gillette Travel tech that came in, some derby blades, and some personna blades left to try, and plan to find a sampler with astra's in it to order on thursday. so if you think one of those blades or that razor would be better to try let me know. otherwise, i plan to stick with the slim adjustable until i get better.
PLEASE FORGET MY LACK OF PROPER GRAMMER, SPELLING, AND CAPITALIZATION,WHILE IM NOT GREAT IN THE FIRST PLACE, IT IS WAY PAST MY BED TIME AND IM JUST TO TIRED TO CARE RIGHT NOW.
day 1: gillette slim adjustable set to 1. dorco stainless steel blade (blue pack), Van Der Hagen Select shave soap, Annie Boar brush.
i had ordered somewhat better quality stuff. but the only thing that came in was the Gillette slim, and i wanted to find somewere local to purchase items in a pinch in the future anyway, so i decided to go hunting. this is how i came to find the $3 Annie boar brush and Dorco blades at a local Ethnic beauty supply store, i then found the Soap at bed bath and beyond for $1.99. i new this was a bad idea from the start, but, for reasons beyond my own comprehension, i proceeded anyway. The Brush was more Irritating to my skin then it was worth, even after letting it soak for a couple ours, it also doesnt help that we through my mother-in-law a party at our place and i already had a few drinks so i continued with the poor decision (no, i was not drinking before heading out to purchase the items). but i had quite a few days of growth, so i proceeded. it got it down to what looked like a day or so's growth (my hair dont grow too quick, my "5 o' clock shadow" is usually 20 ish hours later)
only about 30 min after my shave did my wife remember i got a package, turns out, it was most of the items i ordered. including an alum block, so i used it.
Day 2: Standard Razor and Gillette Slim Adjustable, Gillette silver blue blade and Dorco stainless steel blade, Annie boar brush, New York Shaving Co, "Elizabeth Street" shave cream, Gentleman Jon alum block.
on this day, i started with the standard razor, however, no matter the angle i attempted, it was as if i was Shaving with the kids play shave set, nothing was happening, i even took it to my arm (maybe a bad idea, but as you can see, i get those from time to time). and it didnt do anything, so i decided to relather, and go back to the Gillette slim and the dorco blade, but found the same result, now understand this is the next day, the amount of growth was minimal, but there was still plenty of stubble to shave, yet nothing was happening, so just to get something done i adjusted to a 3, and finished. used alum block.
Day 3: Gillette Slim Adjustable, Feather Hi Stainless blade, Whipped Dog Silvertip Badger brush, New York Shaving Co, "Elizabeth Street" shave cream, Gentleman Jon alum block.
This time i had a brush that didnt feel like it was sanding my face off, this brush feels great compared to the Torture Device that must have came from the Guantanamo Bay, it lathered much better as well (still work to be done on my part to use less cream). I changed the Blade because I have read many times the blade needs to match your face (not in looks, you see, it cant possible Look as sharp as i do
) This time the setting was back to 1, first pass was fine, second was like i was using tweezers and a razor blade (wait, what?) to shave.and still didnt get any closer.
all three times, i did a three pass, WTG, XTG, ATG (the third shave didnt get a complete 3rd pass because i didnt want to die from blood loss) i only had nicks that drew blood on the third shave (blade might be a little too sharp.... ok, MAYBE it is as sharp as me) but all three times the alum block lit my neck on fire.
any advice to get closer without needing a Blood Transfusion? this isnt even close to BBS. i am aiming for 30 degree angle, and adjusted many times to try and find it. im a but bumbed out, i am hoping to go into tomorrow nights shave with more mental ammo.
also, other then more blades for trying, i am done spending for a few weeks, i do have a Gillette Travel tech that came in, some derby blades, and some personna blades left to try, and plan to find a sampler with astra's in it to order on thursday. so if you think one of those blades or that razor would be better to try let me know. otherwise, i plan to stick with the slim adjustable until i get better.
PLEASE FORGET MY LACK OF PROPER GRAMMER, SPELLING, AND CAPITALIZATION,WHILE IM NOT GREAT IN THE FIRST PLACE, IT IS WAY PAST MY BED TIME AND IM JUST TO TIRED TO CARE RIGHT NOW.
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