I've been shaving for 30 years, using soap and brush for about 10 years on and off, and started using a DE razor 3 weeks ago.
I've got sensitive skin, and had to be careful with a cheap twin-blade disposable razor or else I'd ding the skin on my neck - it'd feel like I'd gone over it with a cheese grater!
I'm working a little harder at getting a good lather, and have recently started soaking the bowl and soap while I shower. Even with Williams (my fave cheap soap) or my hand-made sandalwood soap (hard to get a lather going!) I've improved quite a bit.
Now, with improved lather and a cheap Vincent DE I have a nice tingle after shaving, and it feels a lot closer. I like spending a little more time on my shave; it makes me feel like I'm starting my day off taking a little time for me.
I've got sensitive skin, and had to be careful with a cheap twin-blade disposable razor or else I'd ding the skin on my neck - it'd feel like I'd gone over it with a cheese grater!
I'm working a little harder at getting a good lather, and have recently started soaking the bowl and soap while I shower. Even with Williams (my fave cheap soap) or my hand-made sandalwood soap (hard to get a lather going!) I've improved quite a bit.
Now, with improved lather and a cheap Vincent DE I have a nice tingle after shaving, and it feels a lot closer. I like spending a little more time on my shave; it makes me feel like I'm starting my day off taking a little time for me.
