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first DE head shave-- complete by fauxnetic on 14 Feb, 2013 15:10
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Just finished my first DE head shave. Using my brand new Edwin Jagger DE89L. I am pleased. I dig the culture, sustainability and reduced cost. Hopefully as I gain experience I will get faster. I am hoping to eventually progress to a straight.
I don't care for the shaving cream I ordered. I was wondering if any of my fellow forum members know if I can score some of the good stuff at a walgreens/cvs/walmart? or is my only recourse to order something else online?
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#1 by OzSly on 14 Feb, 2013 17:50
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G'Day fauxnetic
Welcome to the Bastion Of Baldness! Thanks for your intro.
Take a look around, join in and post often mate. -
#2 by Raulski on 15 Feb, 2013 03:26
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I'm still waiting for the wounds to heal from my first DE head shave
I use a straight on my face & will try the DE on my head again when the scars settle.
I love the shared stories & advice on this forum. -
#3 by greatnessinc on 15 Feb, 2013 12:33
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I understand the desire to speed up the shaving process but my advice is to not rush through with a DE. If you rush it's easy to get careless and that leads to mistakes. Remember when using a DE no pressure on the blade, let the weight of the handle be the only pressure provided.
If you have an adjustable DE then use a lower setting until your scalp gets used to it. -
#4 by Hook'Em on 15 Feb, 2013 12:54
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I'm thinking about putting wood wheels on my car.
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#5 by fauxnetic on 15 Feb, 2013 22:23
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Thanks for the replies and advice. I will definitely practice more before trying to be more speedy.
If you want wood wheels, I know a guy. Just got a full set put on my delorean. with spinners. -
#6 by greatnessinc on 17 Feb, 2013 16:52
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Just remember no pressure on the blade let the weight of the handle be the only pressure or risk cuts/nicks. Don't fear the blade, use it right and there'll be no problems. Shaving is an art form, master it.
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#7 by Bluebriz on 17 Feb, 2013 17:24
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I'm thinking about putting wood wheels on my car.
This joke has gone totally over my shiny head! -
#8 by Lynchy_au on 21 Feb, 2013 07:05
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Congrats on using a D/E.
I tried it a couple of times and it didn't feel right for me.
I use a Gem 1912 S/E for my head and although I have only been at at since Xmas i have reduced my actual shaving time dramatically.
Having said that I am a shift worker and as such I don't have to follow a regimented morning shave routine so stick with it and as they all say "no pressure" and it will all fall into place.
Cheeers,
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#9 by gutsygirl on 24 Feb, 2013 21:33
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I'm thinking about putting wood wheels on my car.
This joke has gone totally over my shiny head!
I think the joke is that the person who commented about wooden wheels is saying DE shaving is like going back in time? -
#10 by Bluebriz on 25 Feb, 2013 04:00
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I'm thinking about putting wood wheels on my car.
This joke has gone totally over my shiny head!
I think the joke is that the person who commented about wooden wheels is saying DE shaving is like going back in time?
That's what I was thinking, but DE shaving is light years ahead of carts in terms of shave quality so it doesn't really work very well as an analogy or joke.... -
#11 by Switchy on 25 Feb, 2013 13:36
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Back in the day ! You used what you had around. Being SLY is not new. You can use any razor if you take your time in front of sink, or bowl ! Thought I should go in and do it before I blow my pie hole off . So took my Ole Gillette with adj. settings and kept it at a #5 and head turned out as smooth as a baby's butt.
Shaved my face earlier today with the same razor. WS blades $1.78 + tax at Wally world
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#12 by baldjoeg on 26 Feb, 2013 10:15
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Fauxnetic,
Welcome to SBG.
Congrads on your first successful DE shave. I am still trying to master the art of DE shaving myself. I eventually want to move on to a straight razor but am being cautious and reading up on how to do it right.
Thanks Bluebriz for referring me to the right place to read up on this.