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Hey guys, Any DE users?? I'd like some opinions...

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TK4108:
I've used a late 40's DE on my face for years, but I've not been brave enough to try it on my dome yet.

Rev. Cleanhead:
I made the switch to DE about a year ago and haven't looked back.  If you haven't leanred yet, a BIG key to a successful DE shave is to NOT put any pressure on the razor.  Just let the weight of the razor do the work; think light touch.

I usually wear the traditional clergy collar which is almost as uncomfortable as a necktie, and I'm very sensitive to ingrown hairs and razor bumps, especially on my neck.  I've found that patting in some baby powder before putting on my shirt significantly helps keep my collar from rubbing my neck raw. 

Brasspower:
I've been using a DE for a few months now and here is what I have found:

1)  Everything (that's common between sources) you read on guides is true.  You use very little hand/wrist pressure when shaving with a DE.  You do have to prepare a bit. etc.
2)  You should REALLY use a quality blade (I got a thing of CVS blades and they SUCK.  They wear out fast, nick more, and don't shave as well).
3)  Use a badger hair brush and some quality shaving CREAM not the foam cream stuff from a can, but either a soap block or tube cream. 
4)  Reading reviews on amazon will teach you a lot.  Like what blades to buy, what creams to use.  I personally like feather blades and col. cronk's almond soap. 
5)  Never doubt the comfort of an alcohol free after shave.
6)  NEVER EVER rush.


I've been doing it for a few months and I don't think I would ever go back to conventional razors.  They cost so much, and I'm actually saving a ton of money buy shaving this way now.  My shave is also nicer, better.  Going against the grain actually will last me like two days if I'm delicate with it, and for my beard that's really something!  The soaps also leave your skin feeling nice and glycerin based things don't sting or irritate.  Good stuff. 

You just have to practice a bit.  There is a bit of technique that you will develop naturally as long as you apply no pressure and watch your angle.

ycartt:
I shave with a DE on my face at the sink (and use a badger brush) but use a cartridge razor for my head in the shower.  I tend to get more irritation on my head when I shave at the sink so that's why I have to shave my head and face in two different locations.

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