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- Saturday January 15, 2011
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dantheman said:Frankie - Browns is too dear too, I only go there for presents when the missus 'needs' something!
dantheman said:Well just had my shave. Completely different to what I am used to and what I was expecting!
I knew these razors were sharp but wow! And that's using Derbys! Couldn't believe how smooth it was - just no irritation at all, in fact I wasn't even sure the blade was connecting on the cheeks.
Got a good few nicks, 5 or 6 I think - I didn't feel them apart from one where I slipped and dug the edge of the blade in. I think I need an alum block not just the pencil!
So here I am all clean shaven with a proper razor, three passes (WTG, WTG, XTG). Face a bit sore but I think that's due to the pencil being used on all the nicks.
Feels so clean! Having not used a brush before I struggled a bit - don't think I used enough cream as it was spread a bit thin and had some air bubbles on my face. Brush also felt quite rough but maybe I didn't use enough water?
My face has never been cleaner! Got a bit of stubble left under my chin but my top lip and around the mouth is better than ever!
Verdict - great shave! Really enjoyed it and pretty good results for the first time even with a few nicks!
dantheman said:Thanks guys,
Just watched the videos and I definitely didn't add enough water to the lather.
Good news is that yesterday's was such a poor shave I have enough growth to try again today!
dantheman said:Had a brilliant shave after posting my last.
No nicks at all and just as close as with my old Fusion, but sooooo much more comfortable - especially afterwards! I just can't believe the difference between a cart and a DE, they're just poles apart.
Lather was much much better today. I realise now I definitely didn't use enough water yesterday. Although today I think I used slightly too much - didn't shake the brush enough (maybe by one shake) and so I ddin't get the stiff peaks. Got a hell of a lot of lather though, easily enough for 4 passes if I'd have needed it!
The result though was a good clean shave, with very little irritation, and no nicks. But the lather did look a little 'thin' on my face and although I think I'm good at shaving the left side of my face (backhand), I'm not so good at lathering it!