Yes, I have never used so much product so quickly before! I don't have November planned yet, except for the brush and soap. It will be this Semogue boar every day all month with heavily increased loading times even when I bowl lather instead of super gooping in the tub. And I think the soap will be this soft frankensoap. Partly because I want to see what it looks like after a solid month of wild boar...
Congrats on taming the wild beast. This month has elevated my Fatip Piccolo to being a possible daily shaver with no fear of blood on the hardware. It's not a "bad" razor, but you gotta ride that cap. Like cheese on a cracker... ... but for safety's sake don't humiliate him! That's a common issue. "Use More Product" You can buy more soap.
Hello everyone I am here finally. I have received my stuff and attempted my first shave. I did not get a very close shave like I thought I would. Is there a specific technique or adjustment to get closer? I am using a defitch 91 with a Gillette silver blue blade
Hi Jason, welcome to 30 day crew. I believe the Defitch is a Merkur clone head. Angle is going to be key to getting the closest shave possible. The best way to find the optimum blade angle is to start with the cap against your face with the handle sticking straight out, then slowly lower the handle while making short strokes until the razor blade removes a clean swath of lather and whiskers. This will be the angle that you want to hold throughout the shave. How many passes did you take ?
What Andrew said. FYI, I need 3 passes to get a close shave. One pass with the grain (i.e. the razor following the path the same direction that your facial hair grows), one pass across the grain, and one pass against the grain. By the way, for me, the first pass feels like almost nothing happens in terms of whisker reduction, but as long as you are hearing the sound similar to a knife buttering toast, you are reducing the whiskers and preparing them for the next pass. If you don't hear that sound, the angle of the blade is probably not correct.
Hi, Jason. Welcome to the Crew. The first thing to remember with a DE razor is that you don’t even try to get a "close shave" with a single pass. Because if you do, the tendency will be to try to get the razor to shave "closer" by pressing down harder. And all that gets you is razorburn. Instead you concentrate on gradual stubble reduction with multiple "no pressure exerted" passes removing a little bit each time. The most common pattern is a three-pass shave, rinsing and then relathering the face after each pass. At first, it's best to do each pass the same way -- With The Grain (WTG) -- shaving in the direction of whisker growth. Once you get used to the razor, one pass usually gets changed to Across the Grain (XTG). Eventually the third and most delicate direction is added -- Against the Grain ATG). Each pass removes more whiskers and shaving from different directions speeds this up. Finally, a bit of light buffing can be added to smooth out remaining rough patches. The eventual result should be regularly attaining a completely smooth face (aka Baby Bottom Smooth or BBS) with absolutely no irritation of any kind, by multiple light and easy passes. Even highly experienced shavers do not expect to get a smooth face with one pass. For more and better information, there is a tutorial or sticky in this Shave School section on "Riding the Cap". I found it immensely helpful when I started out a year ago last month
Welcome to the 30 day thread. If your first experience was blood free, you’re off to a good start. In the beginning concentrate on learning the technique and developing muscle memory. The results will improve with time. I found it took me 30 shaves or so for everything to click. Staying with the same gear makes everything easier since your technique is the only variable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hi Jason, Welcome to the thread. I'd add a few small things in addition to the excellent advice you've already been given on here. One, spend some time 'face mapping'- as weird as that sounds. Basically, discovering your hair's directional growth. It may not be the same on both sides, necks, etc. I think it is essential to getting to true WTG, then XTG, then ATG. Secondly, once you get your angles dialed in, you will be shocked at how little pressure you need to exert on the razor. Unlike cartridges, you can truly let the weight of the razor do the work. Enjoy the journey!
If you didn't notice, there's a clearly marked "Entrance" but no exit. Glad you found your way to the 30 Day Crew! If you haven't yet, read Neal's @NCoxSTL Opening Statement. There's an explanation about two ways to do the process. Then you can either continue reading, or skip here to the end. With your current gear a Rule applies. You have the same gear for the next month so the only variation is your Technique. That means you can only blame negative issues on how you shave rather than what gear you are using. Switching out any thing - razor, blades, soap, etc. introduces Variables. Later if/when you buy other gear you can begin experimenting with a Focus. That's where you evaluate the differences between software or hardware. My bit of unsolicited advice? Click that link in my signature on Riding The Cap. Also unlearn a cartridge razor habit; don't press the razor to your face. Those cartridges have glide strips, bumpers, and guides that make it so safe you gotta mash em to get any beard reduction. This new DE razor lets the blade be more exposed. It's more efficient and likely to scrape your skin causing razor burn.
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Anyone interested in two pucks of Vintage Williams? I'm watching an auction with one regular, one menthol, a later model glass Old Spice mug, a brush that needs a knot, and 50 Waltham DE blades. I can't afford the current bid, and it expires in just under 3 hours from right now. PM for a link to a site that's not the bay. First come, first served.
