I am considering buying some of the great and giving it a try. I have not been very satisfied with the quality of shave I am currently getting with my Gillette Fusion...still feels rough... However,I have a number of slightly protruding moles on my face, that while I wouldn't mind getting rid of them, I would prefer a different method. Should I stick with the Fusion? Thanks!
Do you prep before shaving ? Do you use canned gel/foam ? If you do not make any prep before shaving, try hot water and some hair conditioner, it will help softening the beard before you begin the shaving . Also, you should try to switch from canned gel to shaving cream and a shaving brush, it will help alot. You can continue to use the fusion and a shaving brush with a good cream/soap for a while to see if there is an improvement. Later you can decide if you want to switch also to an different razor.
Thanks. This is a good suggestion. I will have to do so. However, I am still curious as to whether or not a safety razor possesses more a risk to moles than the Fusion does...Any insight on that? Thanks again!
Although I don't have the issue with moles, personally, it is much easier to control 1 blade than 5 in a precision cutting activity even though both have a single razor head. I think the shaving around moles comes down to how precise you are. The DE razor requires that you master a higher level of technique than using a cartridge razor and because of that you will have to learn to become more precise in your shaving methods using a DE. That is true regardless of the landscape of your face. With better technique under your belt, you should have less problems with moles with any razor.
A mighty convenient and painless way to get rid of superficial moles... I never set out too, but the couple I had that caused me trouble slowly went away after a little painless nick, and another little nick there...
After years of nicks and cuts on two moles, I finally went to a dermatologist who removed them in a quick, painless procedure (local anesthetic). She shaved them off! It healed in a few days. The pigment is still there, but the raised skin is gone. What a relief not having to worry with them while shaving!
Cool, I got a few flappy moles on my neck that I will have to watch, or maybe I'll just get rid of them with as jeraldgordon says "little painless nick, and another nick there..."
I too wondered the same thing when deciding to switch from cartridges to DE. I had one mole above my chin that grew hairs, and would get wacked every time I shaved with a cartridge, so I went to the dermatologist and had it removed, hair still grows but its easily removed now. If you cannot move around them then I would suggest trying to remove them. If not, a DE razor can shave over a mole and not cut, you just have to use a light touch and preferably a closed comb, mild shaver.
To clarify a little more, I shave right over them with my Fusion. Should I be able to do this with the safety razor also?
Is there a chart anywhere that short of ranks the blades from mild to aggressive? Or is it just a learning experience?
Unfortunately no. Blades are the most subjective thing in the wet shaving world. What might be a smooth shaving, non-aggressince blade for you may rip my face to shreds. You just never know about blades until you try them.
You most definitely are smart enough for this. Please do not feel discouraged as you start down your wetshaving path. When I first started I was so intimidated by all the information, but it IS NOT rocket science. All you need is a light touch and a good starter razor. Also, in my opinion, razors will determine aggressiveness far more than a blade will. Some blades are sharper than others, and some shave more comfortably than other. Its up to YOU to decide which blade to try and eventually use. If you can shave over moles with a Fusion than it is definitely possible with a DE. Just think about it, even if you do cut yourself, its only one cut instead of 5. I started with a Lord "Tech" off amazon, and it came with a mixed bunch of blades. Now I have over 18 DE razors and my Straight edge razors are starting to accumulate as well. I still shave over my moles with all these razors! It really boils down to having a light touch and adjusting to using the DE. Once again I want to recommend that you start with a closed comb razor (not the toothy looking ones), these tend to "hop" or "glide" over bumps, ingrowns, or moles more than a open comb would. Please do not give up! all hope is not lost! you will soon forget the days of cartridges and never imagine life without a good brush, and a handful of unique and shiny razors that could kick the fusions ass any day!
I agree with "thinklikeh20" you can do this, I am still a newbie. Just stay committed, get some blade samplers and keep a journal of what you liked and don't like. Pretty soon you will be the one encouraging others.
I'm just new this as well but I have a couple of moles that I have to shave over. I find that it is pretty much the same. The ones that I could shave over with a cartridge I can shave over with a DE as well, the ones that I occasionally nicked with a cartridge I still occasionally nick with the DE. I think that it is just a matter of practice and technique.
Excellent answer. I was going to mention the fact that the razor will determine aggressiveness far more than the blade, but, as you can see, thinklikeh20 beat me to it. Nice! Think of it this way, razors are either aggressive or mild, blades are either rough or smooth. Just my 2 cents.
Well, I have my answer... With the Voskhod blade and the EJ89, it was a complete blood bath. I am considering going back to the Fusion until I can visit to Dermatologist to see my options. Be nice to get them removed, but I don't want any terrible scarring. I like it otherwise, but I can't get any flow going at the moment... Thanks for the feedback.
