Razor: Cobra Classic
First shave with the 37c. No nicks or irritation. Good shave. I've read a lot about the 37c prior to committing to it, and I have to say, there's nothing magical about it. The shave wasn't significantly closer or anything, but I do think there was less irritation than usual, and I needed 1 less pass and no cleanup for the same shave I usually get with the Feather Popular.Prep:• Hot shower• Head & Face Wash: Oxy Maximum Action• Pre-Shave: Shave Secret (also used lightly between passes)• Brush: Van Der Hagen Boar Brush• Soap: Uberlather with Van Der Hagen Shaving Soap, Liquid Glycerin Soap, and Gillette Sensitive Shave GelHardware:• Razor: Merkur 37c• Blade: Fresh DerbyTechnique:• Bowl lather• 3 passes - WTG, XTG first direction, XTG opposite directionFinish:• Cold Water Rinse• Walgreen's Brand Witch Hazel
Aren't you supposed to use it like an ordinary DE shaver?