So after doing this wet shaving thing for a bit, figured I should share my current thoughts since that's what these places are for. First, a special thanks to Foyle and Noah for their contributions to this endeavor. So I now wake up earlier and actually get, dare I say excited(?) about my next shave. Previously, mornings were a question of "Do I really need to shave today?" - Skipping a day was common practice. Now, I look forward to each shower and shave morning, seriously.
I've got some Cella, LEA, and a full sample pack from Cold River. Oh, and a jar of Noxema - but I don't use it much since figuring out the lather thing better. The wife loves the smells. Most days, I leave the brush and bowl loaded up and she uses it after me. My skin is softer than ever and I find myself touching my face during the day to see how smooth it still is.
Feel pretty confident with the DE, and am finding the blades that work best for my setup an face. Spent a few weeks with one, now starting to try others and am able to notice the subtle differences in blade brands. Also have some Straights that I use, though usually on the weekends. Have not gotten a complete shave with the straight yet, still follow up a few places with the DE, but its getting better and I haven't sliced my nose off. Tip of thumb? Yes, but not my face. I will say that Noah can put a hell of an edge on some straights. Reminded me of old biology classes where you are trying to shave a single cell thickness of something. Pretty sure I shaved off a single layer of skin from my thumb, nothing more.
So a big thank you for this Forum and its members, supporters, hobbyists and vendors. Thanks for making mornings enjoyable and helping a middle age guy get in touch with his face. Waiting now on a few family heirloom straights from my 80yr old uncle and barber.
I've got some Cella, LEA, and a full sample pack from Cold River. Oh, and a jar of Noxema - but I don't use it much since figuring out the lather thing better. The wife loves the smells. Most days, I leave the brush and bowl loaded up and she uses it after me. My skin is softer than ever and I find myself touching my face during the day to see how smooth it still is.
Feel pretty confident with the DE, and am finding the blades that work best for my setup an face. Spent a few weeks with one, now starting to try others and am able to notice the subtle differences in blade brands. Also have some Straights that I use, though usually on the weekends. Have not gotten a complete shave with the straight yet, still follow up a few places with the DE, but its getting better and I haven't sliced my nose off. Tip of thumb? Yes, but not my face. I will say that Noah can put a hell of an edge on some straights. Reminded me of old biology classes where you are trying to shave a single cell thickness of something. Pretty sure I shaved off a single layer of skin from my thumb, nothing more.
So a big thank you for this Forum and its members, supporters, hobbyists and vendors. Thanks for making mornings enjoyable and helping a middle age guy get in touch with his face. Waiting now on a few family heirloom straights from my 80yr old uncle and barber.
