Hi all!
Been wet shaving for four whole weeks now so here goes.
Started on a new Merkur 34c from Amazon and immediately got RAD and bought a few more DEs. One of the first ones acquired was a Gillette "Early" Tech heavy handle. Man I love that razor. However once I reported how much I loved the old Tech persons on this forum said I should try a NEW open comb. So I got a Gillette NEW open short comb off the auction site and I have three shaves with it under my chin and thought I'd write up a newbie "review".
First, this thing shaves incredibly close. I mean BBS with only two passes. I was blown away. Every shave I have with this thing is BBS.
However that closeness has come at a cost, for me at least. Its a little harsh. Some razor burn (not much) but mostly I can't get through a shave without some weepers or worse. On my second shave I must have dozed off because I literally sliced a tiny bit off the front of my chin. Ouch and what bleeder! The other shaves had some weepers or slight nicks. I have been trying to take my time, not rush, pay attention to the angle, and not use excessive force. I know once my technique improves the shave may be less harsh, time will tell.
But man what a close shave!
I know you'll ask to I'll tell you that my routine includes showering first, finishing the shower with a Neutrogena for Men face scrub. I'm using TOBS cream and a badger brush. Feather blades.
I'll probably go back to the Tech for a while. I still have a super speed to try out and I want to try a Fat Boy, a Slim, and a NEW Long Comb as well.
Well thats my "review". Thanks for reading.
Best wishes,
Michael
Been wet shaving for four whole weeks now so here goes.
Started on a new Merkur 34c from Amazon and immediately got RAD and bought a few more DEs. One of the first ones acquired was a Gillette "Early" Tech heavy handle. Man I love that razor. However once I reported how much I loved the old Tech persons on this forum said I should try a NEW open comb. So I got a Gillette NEW open short comb off the auction site and I have three shaves with it under my chin and thought I'd write up a newbie "review".
First, this thing shaves incredibly close. I mean BBS with only two passes. I was blown away. Every shave I have with this thing is BBS.
However that closeness has come at a cost, for me at least. Its a little harsh. Some razor burn (not much) but mostly I can't get through a shave without some weepers or worse. On my second shave I must have dozed off because I literally sliced a tiny bit off the front of my chin. Ouch and what bleeder! The other shaves had some weepers or slight nicks. I have been trying to take my time, not rush, pay attention to the angle, and not use excessive force. I know once my technique improves the shave may be less harsh, time will tell.
But man what a close shave!
I know you'll ask to I'll tell you that my routine includes showering first, finishing the shower with a Neutrogena for Men face scrub. I'm using TOBS cream and a badger brush. Feather blades.
I'll probably go back to the Tech for a while. I still have a super speed to try out and I want to try a Fat Boy, a Slim, and a NEW Long Comb as well.
Well thats my "review". Thanks for reading.
Best wishes,
Michael
