Head Shaving, Grooming & Care > Safety Razor Head Shaving
Hey guys, Any DE users?? I'd like some opinions...
Iconic:
Here's one new DE user. I was so curious that I decided to try what it's like. I'm growing a beard, but I still need to shave under chin and around neck to keep it neat. Wanted to see if it was easier done with DE razor. No, it wasn't. My first experiment, some ten minutes ago, was murder. I'm sitting here throat cut and thinking what went wrong :-X
Not a promising start but I guess there's a learning curve... It certainly wasn't easier, more comfortable or more precise than with my Mach 3. I used HeadSlick which is always working very well for me. I may have been too hasty in my routine, so I'm gonna give myself some time before I can say if it's for me or not.
sometimesmooth:
Hi, I`ve not used a DE for years, but had similar prob to you. i was introduced to the King of Shaves Razr & oil system. The oil moisturises and raises the stubble and the razr is a flexible very light 3 blade system, shave with the grain for a perfect shave. Hope this helps.
Dan-O-Mite:
it takes a long time to master the DE razor, NO PRESSURE, correct blade angle and good lather are a MUST.
Try watching Mantic59's videos on youtube for help with this
R o b 6:
--- Quote from: Dan-O-Mite on November 11, 2009, 05:19:24 AM ---it takes a long time to master the DE razor, NO PRESSURE, correct blade angle and good lather are a MUST.
Try watching Mantic59's videos on youtube for help with this
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Couldn't agree more. Don't try it when you're in a hurry and trying to get out the door. Take the time to master the "no pressure" since the actual razor has some weight to it without adding any extra pressue. The angle is key, too. It's worth the extra time.
Plus it's just retro-cool to use something our dads and grandfathers used.
Iconic:
Thanks for advice, guys. Mantic59's videos were excellent.
This time I was nearly happy with the result. No pressure, no hurry, determined straight movements. Seems to me that using DE requires much more lather than otherwise. Is shaving oil better for this than normal foams? Foam or gel needs to be constanly reapplied. Or would you recommend shaving soap?
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