Newbie Chjecking in to DE Shaves

**Satch** · 04-18-2008, 06:30 AM

All right folks. I am ckecking in.

I shave my face and head regullary. Shaving is an integral part of my life.

I have tried all matter of n number of blade systems and recently a Braun electric razor that does well for an electric but leave my face feeling like horse hide which doe not please my lovely wife.

I have taken the plunge and ordered a Merkur Barber pole, Omega badger brush, and Proraso shave cream.

I have deeloped and affinity for Royall after shave products particularly Mandarin, Bay Rum, my favorite Lyme.

So here we are. Any suggestions for the deep chin dimple - ala Kirk Douglas. I have a veritable crater on the chin bone. How do I approach it with a DE ?

Also any input on shaving the brain housing unit would be wonderful.

Satch

**alabamalawyer** · 04-18-2008, 07:16 AM

Welcome to B&B! Sounds like you have a nice start up kit on the way. On the chin issue I would suggest a WTG pass followed by a XTG pass to start. Going directly ATG might be asking too much when starting out. Take your time and don't use any pressure.

My weapon of choice for my head is the Headblade. I use my shaving brush and soap/cream but prefer the Headblade over the DE for the noggin. Many folks here use a DE for the head and can give you some pointers on it.

**jfever311** · 04-18-2008, 07:29 AM

Welcome to B&B!!

**kato1** · 04-18-2008, 01:44 PM

Congrats and welcome.

Another square and compasses on the forum

**Johnny Dale** · 04-18-2008, 01:52 PM

Welcome to B&B! Sounds like you will need to stretch the skin good to clean out the Kirk on your chin. WTG passes at first and only for a few days! Your skin needs to get used to the new shaving implements.

Looks like you have a good set of hardware coming your way. Who did you order from?

**Satch** · 04-18-2008, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Johnny Dale

Welcome to B&B! Sounds like you will need to stretch the skin good to clean out the Kirk on your chin. WTG passes at first and only for a few days! Your skin needs to get used to the new shaving implements.

Looks like you have a good set of hardware coming your way. Who did you order from?

Ordered from Amazon - " Perfect Beauty". Sounds a little sweet for a hairy mammal.

Satch

**crankymoose** · 04-19-2008, 02:31 AM

Welcome to B&B enjoy

**BMWRider** · 04-19-2008, 05:51 AM

Welcome to B&B.

**Kmitch** · 04-19-2008, 06:03 AM

Satch,
Welcome to our forum, great to have you with us! I like your avatar.

**thirdeye** · 04-19-2008, 06:19 AM

Satch, Welcome to the crew....Enjoy!!!

**Satch** · 04-29-2008, 12:34 PM

Well Gents I am on my third day of DE shaving and took the leap today to go WTG and

ATG !!!!!

Lots of razor burn. Will take it easy going forward but I must say I do enjoy the shave although it takes 2X as long to shave right now.

I am using the Omega silver badger brush and Proraso shave cream. Royal Mandarin aftershave is tough.

I am using Mekur 38C with Mekur Super Platinum blades. I really like the Barber pole razor. I may switch blades after a month or so to tryout others. I have a fairly tough beard.

Any recommendations are welcomed of course.

**morijinal** · 04-29-2008, 12:46 PM

Welcome to B&B!

Be warned that your wife may become jealous of time spent perfecting your technique, as well as on the forums

**SMOKE** · 04-29-2008, 02:21 PM

Ditch the merkur blade...IMO that will help your irritation immensely. Try a derby or a crystal. Trust me, if I'm lying I'm dying. Some may disagree...but blades ae so cheap you should give it a try.

Also...NO PRESSURE. Pop in a derby and let the blade do the work. I'm sure some of your discomfort is due to technique. Just take her slow.

As far as the Travolta chin...try and stretch it as flat as possible and give it a pass. Also, make sure you wet your face and lather between passes.

Hope this helps.

**wizardsbaker** · 04-29-2008, 02:27 PM

Welcome to the B&B forums!

**crankymoose** · 04-29-2008, 05:48 PM

If you haven't found this thread already here is some useful links all together http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=42266

my biggest tip for the first couple weeks even more then changing the blade type is patience don't make too many changes or try to do too much or you'll get razor burn and or irritate your skin just work on technique for the first 2 weeks, the link explains it all though

good luck

**SMOKE** · 04-29-2008, 06:22 PM

Also any input on shaving the brain housing unit would be wonderful.

Satch[/QUOTE]

Wow..I can't believe I posted this in the wrong thread first...Old age I guess, but here is some more info:

I almost forgot....Read my thread on shaving the melon. I used a headblade for years...After using a DE, two passes and my biscuit is smooth as an Eeel.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=45135

enjoy!!
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**sympleko** · 04-29-2008, 06:32 PM

Welcome and enjoy the camaraderie.

**timsackbutt** · 04-29-2008, 07:49 PM

[QUOTE=SMOKE;570523]Ditch the merkur blade...IMO that will help your irritation immensely. Try a derby or a crystal. Trust me, if I'm lying I'm dying. Some may disagree...but blades ae so cheap you should give it a try.

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I was also on Merkur blades, and didn't want to change prematurely, but after a bad shave with bad razor burn I tried a Derby- Since then my shaves have improved enough, so I also to encourage you to ditch the Merkurs

**Satch** · 04-30-2008, 02:20 PM

Well folks I just ordered Derbys, Crystals, and Feather blades!

I also returned my awfully rough Braun electric razor to Costco. Shaves well but left my face feeling tough as leather!! The wife did not like it at all.

I appreciate the input and will report on the progress.

Satch