New wet shaver and questions

Blue Note said:

Just a couple of tips (just my opinions)
If using a Badger brush only soak 20 seconds or less.
Try face rather than bowl lathering. It will allow you to really feel when you have a slick properly hydrated lather.

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ackvil said:

Welcome to B&B.

DE shaving is different from cartridge shaving in that you must be sure you are not putting any pressure on the blade. Let the weight of the razor do the work for you. I use two fingers and my thumb to hold the razor with another finger resting on the tip of the handle. This results in holding the razor very lightly with no pressure on the razor. You want to hold the razor as lightly as you can without it falling from your hand. Take a look at the wiki. Also this post may help you. Finally, for blade angle, look here.

What you do after you shave can make a big difference in how fast your skin heals. First I take a wash cloth dipped in cold water and apply it to my face. Next I apply a splash of Thayers Rose Petal or Lavender WH. Thayers also makes an unscented WH. All are alcohol free and do not sting when going on but provide soothing relief. However, any WH will work. I then use a skin moisturizer or ASB to provide relief. There are a number of good products out there such as Nivea, Neutrogena, T&H, GFT, and others. Another good one that is not meant only for shaving but does an excellent job is CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion. Also, at night I put on a moisturizer – usually CeraVe – and that hastens the healing process and prepares my face for the next day’s shave.

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Mushraeddur said:

Ok, so the glycerin pre-shave is out...for now anyways. I had my best shave today. Not bbs, but i don't expect to get bbs...definitely better than any cartridge shave I've ever had. I may try the pre-shave soap again after i get my technique where it needs to be. Oh, and I can't say enough about catie's bubbles Le Piment De La Vie soap. Great scent and smooth shaving soap.

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ackvil said:

Welcome to B&B.

DE shaving is different from cartridge shaving in that you must be sure you are not putting any pressure on the blade. Let the weight of the razor do the work for you. I use two fingers and my thumb to hold the razor with another finger resting on the tip of the handle. This results in holding the razor very lightly with no pressure on the razor. You want to hold the razor as lightly as you can without it falling from your hand. Take a look at the wiki. Also this post may help you. Finally, for blade angle, look here.

What you do after you shave can make a big difference in how fast your skin heals. First I take a wash cloth dipped in cold water and apply it to my face. Next I apply a splash of Thayers Rose Petal or Lavender WH. Thayers also makes an unscented WH. All are alcohol free and do not sting when going on but provide soothing relief. However, any WH will work. I then use a skin moisturizer or ASB to provide relief. There are a number of good products out there such as Nivea, Neutrogena, T&H, GFT, and others. Another good one that is not meant only for shaving but does an excellent job is CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion. Also, at night I put on a moisturizer – usually CeraVe – and that hastens the healing process and prepares my face for the next day’s shave.

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alex2363 said:

Super great advice. ..I recommend the cold water after treatment too, it promotes fast healing.

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Mushraeddur said:

Agreed! I have been doing cool rinse after last pass, then use a really wet (cold water) alum block...wait a min, then cold rinse, pat dry, nivea balm. This is giving me great results.

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