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de razor finally arrived!

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dallusglockin:

--- Quote from: greatnessinc on October 24, 2014, 07:41:14 AM ---Using a DE is different, you have to forget all the brainwashing that the big companies have taught you over the years.
Lesson 1: Don't add pressure.
2: know the direction(s) your hair grows, it's not the same for everyone.
3: shave with the grain then against then across.
Related- use the proper cutting angle (you'll hear it cutting)
4: pass and stroke aren't the same thing, example it may take you a specific number of strokes to complete each pass.
5: relather before each pass, also you don't need to get every bit of shave cream before moving on.
6: let razor burn heal before shaving again.
7: enjoy

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+1 on the good advice!

My biggest problem staying with a DE was the pressure I was applying. I came from a Mach 3 that wasn't punishing if I used my neanderthal strength while shaving my face. The DE will remind you to be "graceful" when you shave. But you'll be rewarded for sure. And it's cheaper than cartridge razors too!

TSE:
agreed +1 on the advice :)

I started with a light weight DE razor.  Having used a cartridge for years, I used to get irritation on the first few DE shaves because of using too much pressure.  the merkur 34c is a hefty razor ... so it kind of feels natural to not add pressure.  I should have started with that :)

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