Checking in after just two weeks with a DE razor. I guess I can say guns got me into DE shaving. Someone on our local firearms forum posted about DE shaving and the resulting conversation got me interested in it. I had been using Mach 3 cartridges with Jack Black Beard Lube. While that combo performed well for me, I still hated shaving to the point where I was only shaving twice a week. For 6 months I've been considering DE shaving, but was waiting to use up my remaining stock of Mach 3 cartridges. My wife finally gave me the push I needed by buying me a nice setup for Christmas. She gave me: Merkur 38C barber pole razor (I have large hands so I love the weight and length)Vulfix 660S super badger brushEdwin Jagger puck of soap (Sea Buckthorn)Apothecary shaving mug Then my bro-in-law (a long time DE shaver) got in on it and gave me some Tabac soap (his favorite) and a 6-variety sample pack of blades. I've already supplemented those products with an AOS sampler pack, Nivea products, La Toja soap stick, several more blade samples, as well as getting in on the group buy here for the Russian blades. After two weeks I'm enjoying it quite a bit and am starting to get some decent results. My first attempt (using the Merkur blade that came with the razor and EJ soap) was a hack job. I had several bleeders after the first pass, making subsequent lathers rather colorful. I had to dig out my old styptic pencil when I was done. The second shave was much better, having better adhered to the advice of not using any pressure. I soon switched out the Merkur blade for Astra Superior Platinum blades, and can often get what I consider to be right between a DFS and BBS after 3 passes, with a few spots that could use some touch up. I am very pleased! I used the EJ soap for the first two shaves, then switched to the Tabac, which I'll stick with while i get my technique consistent. I'm also going to stick with the Astras for now so I can keep everything constant for now, before continuing with my blade sampler. There you have it. I've been lurking around here for several days and thought it was time to come out of the woodwork. I'm looking forward to hanging out and learning a few things.
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
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Welcome to the Den. I'm also about two weeks into DE shaving. I have the short handled version of your razor, had the same experience with that Merkur blade. Absolutely no pressure is key to success. Glad you found the Den. In my short time here I have found this to be a friendly and helpful little community.
Hello and welcome to The Shave Den. I hope you enjoy your stay and remember..............it only gets better.
Welcome and congratulations....Sounds like you hit the ground running...You've already got a great kit, belong to the Shave Den, and are getting DFS's or better shaves.... And it'll only get better...
Welcome to The Shave Den, a great community of guys and gals that enjoy wet shaving, I hope you enjoy your stay!
