Hello, I thought I'd better introduce myself as I am hopefully going to be aroung a bit!
I'm Matt, 31, from Fareham in Hampshire.
I've been using a cartridge razor for years bit always wanted to be able to use a straight as I've always been told that they're better! I thought I'd start this journey by going onto DE and then onto the straight (eventually).
I would appreciate some comments as to the 'kit' I have as I seem to be getting mixed results including a lot of cuts (i am assuming some of this is technique which will hopefully improve over time)
Parker 91R safety razor
best badger brush
many soaps/creams of different smells - favourite is Trufitt and Hill 1805 cream
Dovo Shavette (still in packaging untill I stop hacking my face to pieces)
Selection pack of blades (Feather, derby extra, Trig, Treet (2 types), iridium super, personna, and others)
alum block (used a lot at the moment!)
all comments welcome
Many thanks
I'm Matt, 31, from Fareham in Hampshire.
I've been using a cartridge razor for years bit always wanted to be able to use a straight as I've always been told that they're better! I thought I'd start this journey by going onto DE and then onto the straight (eventually).
I would appreciate some comments as to the 'kit' I have as I seem to be getting mixed results including a lot of cuts (i am assuming some of this is technique which will hopefully improve over time)
Parker 91R safety razor
best badger brush
many soaps/creams of different smells - favourite is Trufitt and Hill 1805 cream
Dovo Shavette (still in packaging untill I stop hacking my face to pieces)
Selection pack of blades (Feather, derby extra, Trig, Treet (2 types), iridium super, personna, and others)
alum block (used a lot at the moment!)
all comments welcome
Many thanks