Greetings one and all.
I used to cartridge shave many moons ago, but for the last several years, my job and life have been so casual that nary a blade has touched my skin -- only guard-free trimmers to give me that "i can't bother to fully shave" look.
I tell you: there's nothing like being laid off to cause a man to review his approach to facial hair...
So after reading many posts at artofmanliness and here, I've bought my first DE razor and am getting ready for my first shave. I'm starting slow (e.g. cheap, because I have no job) so there's no brush on the horizon. I've got a 1958 Gillette D3 Flare Tip Super Speed ($14 shipped, thanks eBay!), some HEB store-brand blades, and a selection of shaving cream samples from various body and health care shops.
Wish me luck, gents!
I used to cartridge shave many moons ago, but for the last several years, my job and life have been so casual that nary a blade has touched my skin -- only guard-free trimmers to give me that "i can't bother to fully shave" look.
I tell you: there's nothing like being laid off to cause a man to review his approach to facial hair...
So after reading many posts at artofmanliness and here, I've bought my first DE razor and am getting ready for my first shave. I'm starting slow (e.g. cheap, because I have no job) so there's no brush on the horizon. I've got a 1958 Gillette D3 Flare Tip Super Speed ($14 shipped, thanks eBay!), some HEB store-brand blades, and a selection of shaving cream samples from various body and health care shops.
Wish me luck, gents!
luckily, my wife surprised me with a Body Shop Maca Root setup including Scrub, Shave Cream, and Razor Relief. I'm pleased with the results so far, although getting the right viscosity and lather without a brush is a challenge. When I put my ear to the ground, I think I hear a brush heading my way for gift season...
