Hi, I'm new to this forum and to wet shaving. I would like to get a DE Razor but first need to learn more about them and the technique. I'm getting into this because of my father and the memories of standing by his side in the morning when he shaved. It's been 40+ years, but if it was good enough for the old man it's good enough for me. I'm in the process of finding a Gillette Super Speed, mug, brush and soap like Dad used. So I'll be reading a lot of posts and asking questions. Thanks for having me on board.
Since you are new to the Double Edge world, here is the advice I received when I started with a DE and so I freely give it to new users. The most important things in shaving are, your skin and technique. All other things fall in line behind those two things and to support them. Since the skin is a given fixed item, the next major item is technique. It is called THE 30 DAY RULE. THE 30 DAY RULE is as follows: Find a razor, then a blade that will not cause issues with your skin (that may take a few different blades in a sampler pack to find a suitable choice or it maybe the first out of the gate) and select a soap or cream that is easy to generate good lather. Once you find those, and it may take a couple of weeks to find this combination, order a quantity of that blade enough for 30 days, and then spend 30 days using nothing else until you build up your technique. (Note that only one brand blade is used for 30 days after each blade in the sampler pack is tested to make the decision on the blade brand to use for 30 days.) The 30 day clock starts when you have the right blade for you. After 30 days, change one and only one variable and work for another week then change another after another week. At that point you should be able to make better decisions because your technique is now in place. This will help you to avoid buying too much gear and stuff too soon without having the technique down to enjoy it all. This really does work. Oh and one more thing ... Welcome to the Den. We know you'll fit right in. So grab yourself a comfy chair, and give our threads a spin! Burma Shave
Hi! Welcome to the Den. Be sure to sign up for our July Newbie Give-Away. I've got some WV blood in me; Dad is from Weirton, north of Wheeling.
to the Den from a Virginia member! Ask all the questions you want. Everyone is here to support your new venture.
I'm on the opposite end of the state. About 45 minutes from Virginia Tech. I will definitely enter the Newbie Give-Away. What a great chance for a new guy just starting out.
Welcome! Super Speed is one of my favourite razors. I spelled favourite with a 'u' because I am Canadian.
That's what I'm talking aboot! (I'm not Canadian though) Welcome from another noob. I can't give advice, but I can tell you that my first WS was rough...turned out NOTHING like the videos I had been watching on YouTube for a whole month. But, with lot's of encouragement and advice from Den brothers, I was able to get a better shave my second time around. Obviously, I still need lots of practice - but as a word of caution, don't think you're going to get that "Mad Men" shave on your first go. Had I known that before I started...it wouldn't had made a difference, but knowing that could've saved me (by that my face) from unnecessary pain. Since I wouldn't have been trying so hard to "match" a veteran's WS results. Happy Shaving!
Yo Dave what up dog? From Pittsburgh but spent many a day and night on business in Beckley, Charleston and Parkersburg. West Virginia mountain mamma, take me home, country road....
