A Great Day

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by RandM 1, Aug 22, 2020.

  1. RandM 1

    RandM 1 New Member

    I am relatively new at this, so please preface my comments with this in mind. For my safety razor journey, my only razor was a Mercur 25c. Our relationship paralleled my first marriage, the first shaves were great they went to hell with a vengeance. I watched more videos and read excerpts from Micheal Ham’s book which I will now read in it’s entirety. He stated that a bad shave usually points to bad preparation. He also recommended certain razors for beginners. As I mentioned before I ordered an embarrassing amount of stuff including a reconditioned Gillette Super Speed. In short, everything went perfect today. My face is incredibly smooth. I am sure I will be frustrated again but research and practice saved the day. Thanks for hearing one of the newest one’s out. Stay well.


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  2. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Thanks for sharing. Glad things are going better for you. Hope you just get better and better. Enjoy. May I suggest trying cold water shaving, too. Fellowship of Cold Water Shavers
     
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    hello and welcome..
     
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  5. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Glad it went better today. It would be good to know what blade you use and how you prep.
     
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  6. RandM 1

    RandM 1 New Member

    Thought you would never ask:

    1. Showered;
    2. Splashed warm water in face, used liquid soap as oil;
    3. Ran brush under hot water for 15 second, gave One shake;
    4. Mixed Cremo Cooling Cream with a brush for approximately one minute;
    5. Lathered up 3 times and did 3 passes;
    6. Rinsed with hot then cold; and
    7. Applied after shave.

    I used a vintage Gillette Super Speed, first time I ever got audio feedback. As a novice, I think my first razor was not a good fit.

    Everyone stay well.


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  7. brit

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  8. RandM 1

    RandM 1 New Member

    Sorry, Laser Triple Coated blade.


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