DE arrived!!

[Goatee]

It's a skill that needs to be learned Goatee.  Anybody can use an electric shaver, but with one attempt not many can get perfect shaves with a DE.

I wouldn't advise ATG at all yet.  And make sure you're aware which way is with and against the grain on your neck.  Mine swirls all over the place so it took a while to learn.

With practice, you'll wonder why you ever used the Braun on your face.  One thing you might never have imagined will probably happen: shaving will become a pleasure rather than a chore.  (I still don't like DE shaving on my head though!)

Out of interest, what's your prep?  Do you shower before shaving?  What's your soap? How's your lather?

Why dont you like using a DE on your head?

[Goatee]

3rd go at DE shaving today.

Like i said previously, i used the Braun first then lathered really well and went over with the DE (Feather blade). Cut myself once today!

Not sure i am happy with it to be honest as i had to go over a few patches quite a few times. And once again, i had to finish with my Fusion!

My head stung quite a bit afterwards too. I used the Alum block which stung all my head! lol

I am not sure if DE is for me guys.

7 hours after the shave now as i write this and rough patches are coming through and my skin does feel tender to touch. A bit sore all over.

I only use the weight of the DE to shave. Lather loads in between sweeps of the blade.

I may give my head a rest over the next couple of days and just go back to my usual routine.

Anyone want to buy an EJ and a couple of packs of baldes? lol

[greatnessinc]

You gave it a try. Not everyone has the patience to learn the craft. I say stick to what works best for you. Hang on to it though, you may get the desire to try again one day or pass it on to somebody in your lineage.

[Mike E. P.]

I think it's still too early. Give it a little more time. I felt like you, too. I am still not 100 percent convinced wet shaving is for me, but I am getting better an d better.

[Bluebriz]

It's a skill that needs to be learned Goatee.  Anybody can use an electric shaver, but with one attempt not many can get perfect shaves with a DE.

I wouldn't advise ATG at all yet.  And make sure you're aware which way is with and against the grain on your neck.  Mine swirls all over the place so it took a while to learn.

With practice, you'll wonder why you ever used the Braun on your face.  One thing you might never have imagined will probably happen: shaving will become a pleasure rather than a chore.  (I still don't like DE shaving on my head though!)

Out of interest, what's your prep?  Do you shower before shaving?  What's your soap? How's your lather?

Why dont you like using a DE on your head?

Maybe my head shape? Not sure, but I find my Headblade or extreme III blades much quicker and easier there.

I really wouldn't recommend using a DE on your head until you've mastered it on your face.

Go onto YouTube and look up DE shaving videos by Mantic59 or Geofatboy.  They will guide you through prep, lather, shaving etc.

[Goatee]

Cheers guys.

I have seen those chaps on youtube. Watched quite a few video by them.

Decided to sell the DE!!

On the For Sale section guys!

[geeman]

Its not for everyone... I nearly ditched mine, but stuck with it, after laying off for a couple of weeks....I use it on my face all the time...but only on my head at weekends....I find having a hot shower and using a scrub helps....then some oil before the lather....nothing gives me a closer shave....you may find the feathers were the problem....I can't use Wilkinson sword blades, they give me a lot of burn, the 89 is fairly aggressive... But finding the right blade made all the difference.... Why not put it in the cupboard.... Buy an assortment of blades, Amazon do some "taster" packs....then give it another go?

[Goatee]

Well, decided to keep the EJ!!

Waited a couple of days before i shaved again. No cuts etc this time! Alum block didnt pick up 'as sensitive' as last time.

Used the new Shaving cream this time and did 4 passes with a few touch ups. Still have areas of tiny roughness but i am going to persevere!! Maybe shave head every other day for a while to get used to DE shaving as for me its getting the right angle. Ordered a sample pack of blades too and a nice new brush!

So, i am going to try and knuckle down and go for it!

Shaved my face with the DE today too, 2nd time and it went great! Blade was a lit tuggy on the hairs. Only went with and across the grain.

[Goatee]

2nd shave today with the Derby blade. All went superb!

I took my time. Again it took 4 passes and then touching up over certain areas. Applied the Alum block and hardly any sting at all! So pleased.

My sample blade pack came so may try an Astra next. Super Stainless or Super Platinum? Which one?

[Crowbar]

Hang in there, it will pay off, I have now fully converted to either using my EJ89B or a Dovo cut throat but I had to give them a chance

Also you don't necessarily need the shave cream to thick, try a bit watery and (as has already been said), light strokes

[Goatee]

Thanks. 3rd shave today with DE. Again, went great. As before though, 4 passes and touching up. This time with the Astra SP. Still plenty of bits to go over a few times! No cuts, no irritation though.

[wutwutman]

Glad you're hanging with it!  I watched a ton of videos when I first started lol

[Goatee]

Glad you're hanging with it!  I watched a ton of videos when I first started lol

Thats all i am doing now is looking on youtube at guys shaving! lol

[Crowbar]

I just shave with mine pretty much the same as I would with a cartridge razor, all I had to do was ease off with the pressure,

fast light short strokes

[Goatee]

Still taking many passes and touching up. Even then i am left with a few rough patches!

Thinking that i need a more aggressive razor once i have mastered DE shaving! 37c looks interesting. Anyone?