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Yesterday I took delivery of my Merkur razor and selection of assorted blades.
I have another delivery arriving shortly with TOBS shaving cream and Proraso Pre Shave and shaving cream.
You guessed it I couldn't wait. So last night I had the warm shower and using my previous No.7 shave gel, lathered with a badger brush, I went ahead and lathered up.
I loaded the Merkur with the Merkur blade that came with it, because,
I know most of you old hands don't rate them, but I have the spreadsheet ready and I need a base level to work from and start my comparisons.
I made three passes, the shaving gel was slippy enough but was quickly drying out as I was taking things very slowly as advised.
I followed with Alum block, Tea Tree/Witch Hazel toner and moisturiser.
I can only say that it was the best shave I have ever had and I can't wait to get the other products that you guys rate.
I had no redness or nicks. Especially in the sensitive area just below my jawline which was always stinging before even though I never went ATG. Last night I went WTG,XTG ,ATG.
Fantastic so far and I am so glad I found this site. I don't think I will be saving any money though.
I have another delivery arriving shortly with TOBS shaving cream and Proraso Pre Shave and shaving cream.
You guessed it I couldn't wait. So last night I had the warm shower and using my previous No.7 shave gel, lathered with a badger brush, I went ahead and lathered up.
I loaded the Merkur with the Merkur blade that came with it, because,
I know most of you old hands don't rate them, but I have the spreadsheet ready and I need a base level to work from and start my comparisons.
I made three passes, the shaving gel was slippy enough but was quickly drying out as I was taking things very slowly as advised.
I followed with Alum block, Tea Tree/Witch Hazel toner and moisturiser.
I can only say that it was the best shave I have ever had and I can't wait to get the other products that you guys rate.
I had no redness or nicks. Especially in the sensitive area just below my jawline which was always stinging before even though I never went ATG. Last night I went WTG,XTG ,ATG.
Fantastic so far and I am so glad I found this site. I don't think I will be saving any money though.