I had my first DE shave last night after switching from electric and after all my research and words of encouragement from you good folks on B&B I was really looking forward to it. However, I'm left a bit disappointed and disheartened. I'm using a Merkur HD, Derby Blades, TOBS Rose cream, and medium best badger. Since this was my first ever wet shave after years of only electric I was concerned about skin irritation and the like so approached the shave slowly and carefully. I had a few days growth and wasn't going for BBS and didn't expect anything near it. I applied my lather and started slowly and only did one pass WTG. In fact I was so slow that the lather seemed to be drying on my face! Is this normal? The whole thing took me about 45 mins and after I'd finished applied witch hazel and nivea sensitive ASB. The result? I had very patchy stubble which made me think that all the effort wasn't worth it! I didn't really get any irritation which was a plus, but my cheeks feel quite dry today. I also look like I've got two days growth when compared to what I got with my electric. I know that this was my first DE shave and people will tell me that I was expecting too much, particularly with only doing one pass WTG but as I said I'm worried about skin irritation.
Can anybody offer any advice as to what I may be doing wrong? Also how long should I leave it before shaving again (bearing in mind my paranoia about skin irritation) and also when should I introduce another pass?
Many thanks for your help.
Can anybody offer any advice as to what I may be doing wrong? Also how long should I leave it before shaving again (bearing in mind my paranoia about skin irritation) and also when should I introduce another pass?
Many thanks for your help.