Hello all, I recently discovered B&B at an "off topic" forum and decided to invest in my own wetshaving kit. I got fed up with using my electric razor so I started to keep a short beard, trimming it occasionally. I never thought of myself as the type to do a classic shave. But everything has changed now. Thank you, B&B, for convincing me to make the switch.
The first thing I did was watch Mantic's videos on YouTube which were a huge help. I also read the tutorials listed here, which were all top notch articles Then I ordered everything I would need for the perfect shave.
I loaded my new Merkur HD with a Derby blade, lathered up with some Proraso, and started out with slow, gentle WTG strokes. Within a few minutes I found the right angles to use and it all went very smoothly. I have a pronounced chin/jaw so that was tricky at first, but I managed to get a decent shave there. My face never felt this smooth . There are a couple of grainy spots and a small nick on my neck, but I couldn't be more satisfied right now. Afterwards the irritation was minimal, and the Proraso/Nivea aftershave combo feels excellent.
I'm gonna stick with this set up for at least a few months, and I just ordered a bunch more Derbys. For the first time in my life, I can't wait to get back in the bathroom to shave
The first thing I did was watch Mantic's videos on YouTube which were a huge help. I also read the tutorials listed here, which were all top notch articles Then I ordered everything I would need for the perfect shave.
I loaded my new Merkur HD with a Derby blade, lathered up with some Proraso, and started out with slow, gentle WTG strokes. Within a few minutes I found the right angles to use and it all went very smoothly. I have a pronounced chin/jaw so that was tricky at first, but I managed to get a decent shave there. My face never felt this smooth . There are a couple of grainy spots and a small nick on my neck, but I couldn't be more satisfied right now. Afterwards the irritation was minimal, and the Proraso/Nivea aftershave combo feels excellent.
I'm gonna stick with this set up for at least a few months, and I just ordered a bunch more Derbys. For the first time in my life, I can't wait to get back in the bathroom to shave