First DE/Saftey Razor shave

• First DE/Saftey Razor shave by Lynchy on 25 May, 2012 05:52
• Hey guys,
  
  Just thought I would update you all about my recent wet shave adventure!
  
  My origional plan was to start shaving my neck (as I have the beard at the moment) do that for a few weeks and then graduate to the head!
  
  So I bought a saftey razor from a local shaving shop, cheaper selection wasn't great and came home with this
  
  It came with a case, and a pack of Astra blades.
  
  It's branded as a Comoy, although I think that may only be for the Aus market. It's Definatley a Weishi, as the little red brush it came with says Weishi on it, and it looks exactley like a Weishi lol
  
  So I lathered up with some TOBS Sandalwood and my Horse hair brush last night after work.
  
  I started on the neck, WTG, very tentatively, the across, then against. All in all it was without major incidence,I did bleed a bit as I was shaving over some previous irritation.
  
  I finished up wit witch hazel and a cold water press.
  
  So as I stood other bathroom, looking at myself in the mirror, with a smug sense of self satisfaction. Curiosity got the better of me.
  
  And I took to my head with it!
  
  I found getting the correct blade angle much easier on the dome. It wasn't the smoothest shave I've ever had on my head but it was pretty damn close to satisfactory. Feeling it today, the spots where I got the angle right were still super smooth.
  
  I guess it's just gonna take a little practice. So basically all in all I super happy with how easy it was, to be honest I don't know why I didn't do it sooner!
  
  Anyway a few more pics for your enjoyment
  
  
  
  
  So yeah, thanks for reading, oh and if any of you frequent B&B you will see a very similar post there soon lol
  
  Cheers
• #1 by -Doug- on 25 May, 2012 06:17
• I've DE shaved my head a few times so far. The results have always been very smooth. However, I usually manage to nick myself when I do. I just need more practice. Since I'll have some extra time with the long weekend coming up, I might get in a DE shave or two.
  
  Congrats on the successful first shave! 
  
  Btw.....what's your B&B name? I''m registered there but haven't been on the boards too much......there is just so much info/pages that it is a little overwhelming.
• #2 by Lynchy on 25 May, 2012 07:00
• Thanks Doug,
  
  I think it wasn't to bad due to the Weishi having a reputation of being super mild.
  
  Hopefully you have fun on the weekend!
  
  B&B name is Lynchy, made my first post tonight. Definatley a case of information overload over there!
  
  I just lurk and get tips and what not lol
• #3 by Frontier Guy on 25 May, 2012 09:23
• "B&B" ... am I missing out on something sensational?  Clearly I'm clueless.
• #4 by -Doug- on 25 May, 2012 09:25
• Badger and Blade.....it is a forum/site dedicated to wet shaving.
• #5 by Lynchy on 25 May, 2012 16:19
• Quote from: FrontierGuy on 25 May, 2012 09:23

  "B&B" ... am I missing out on something sensational?  Clearly I'm clueless.
  

  
  Lol I don't know if it's sensational, but it's Definatley an eye opener into the life of wet shaving!
• #6 by Frontier Guy on 26 May, 2012 21:28
• Quote from: D o u g on 25 May, 2012 09:25

  Badger and Blade.....it is a forum/site dedicated to wet shaving.
  

  
  Thanks ... I'll take a peek over there as well.
• #7 by Lynchy on 28 May, 2012 04:48
• Quote from: FrontierGuy on 26 May, 2012 21:28

  Quote from: D o u g on 25 May, 2012 09:25

  Badger and Blade.....it is a forum/site dedicated to wet shaving.
  

  
  Thanks ... I'll take a peek over there as well.
  

  
  Be careful it's dangerous, as you can see I know have several soaps and two brushes!
  
  And I want so much more!
• #8 by waine on 30 May, 2012 02:23
• I am just starting getting used to a Double Edge Razor, but for my face only.  I bought a cheap one for the learning phase.  If I master it, I will make a permanent switch and buy a quality one.  I like the idea of also using one on my head, but whenever I want to try, I get cold feet.  I just know I am going to pick up blood on the way. 
• #9 by Lynchy on 30 May, 2012 02:37
• Quote from: waine on 30 May, 2012 02:23

  I am just starting getting used to a Double Edge Razor, but for my face only.  I bought a cheap one for the learning phase.  If I master it, I will make a permanent switch and buy a quality one.  I like the idea of also using one on my head, but whenever I want to try, I get cold feet.  I just know I am going to pick up blood on the way. 
  

  
  Cartridge razors was just getting to expensive here at $26 for 4 Mach III Turbo, I had to do something.
  
  I've only had one serious bleed since I started, being a pimple I didnt know I had on the crown of my head! It stopped bleeding by the end of the shower so it wasn't too bad.
  
  What razor do you have?
  
  You should go for it, especially if you have already been doing the face.
  
  Good luck!
• #10 by savellij1 on 03 Jun, 2012 16:30
• I'll be honest- safety razor shaving got a hell of a lot easier for me once I bought a straight razor.  Seriously, once you do that, you can shave with a safety razor.
  
  A minor cut is worth saving over $30.  The razor literally pays for it self once you buy a pack of blades. 
• #11 by ycartt on 01 Jul, 2012 21:42
• Nice set up there