So I finally finished all my Mach 3 carts and received my shiny new EJ DE89L today (beautiful) and my pack of 50 sample blades which consisted of:
5 x Astra 'Green' Superior Platinum
5 x Astra 'Blue' Superior Stainless
5 x Perma-Sharp
5 x Derby Extra
10 x SuperMax
5 x Shark Stainless
5 x Bluebird Platinum
10 x Dorco Prime Platinum
Which blade might be best for my very first "proper" shave?
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I would recommend the Astra SP ( GREEN )
good luck !!!
So I finally finished all my Mach 3 carts and received my shiny new EJ DE89L today (beautiful) and my pack of 50 sample blades...
Well done, I hope you have some proper soap to use with that fine razorSo I finally finished all my Mach 3 carts and received my shiny new EJ DE89L today (beautiful) and my pack of 50 sample blades which consisted of:
5 x Astra 'Green' Superior Platinum
5 x Astra 'Blue' Superior Stainless
5 x Perma-Sharp
5 x Derby Extra
10 x SuperMax
5 x Shark Stainless
5 x Bluebird Platinum
10 x Dorco Prime Platinum
Which blade might be best for my very first "proper" shave?
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Well done, I hope you have some proper soap to use with that fine razorAstra SP (green) is a good starting point and you can't go wrong with some OSP shaving soap, imo!
Welcome to manhood:
Watch out for overconfidence on shave no.3! That's when I really tore flesh off.
Razor burn is my pet hate - fortunately nipped it in the bud early on. Get yourself some witch hazel or aloe vera gel and they'll be your best friend. Both are great for combatting razor burn to some extent. Go light, sir!You could have said that an hour ago!! Yeah I think I was a little too "firm" today as I felt a little too light yesterday whereas I think it was more maintaining the right angle in certain areas that was the problem.
Result was a few more nicks but it's more razor burn on my neck and lower jaw area that is the problem. Bit slower and more gentle tomorrow methinks
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A razor blade is not to be trifled with. Always treat with respect as they are all very sharp. I like to think of it as 2 components; light pressure perpendicular to the skin and lateral force parallel to the skin which varies between blades and even as the edges degrade.Result was a few more nicks but it's more razor burn on my neck and lower jaw area that is the problem. Bit slower and more gentle tomorrow methinks
Most certainly jinxed myself tonight! No proper burn per se, but tingling and redness in a couple of patches... Take it slow and take it light! Fortunately had some witch hazel to hand which has helped out a lotRazor burn is my pet hate - fortunately nipped it in the bud early on. Get yourself some witch hazel or aloe vera gel and they'll be your best friend. Both are great for combatting razor burn to some extent. Go light, sir!
Saw your post in SOTD Ben. It really is a downer when you have a poor shave isn't it?Most certainly jinxed myself tonight! No proper burn per se, but tingling and redness in a couple of patches... Take it slow and take it light! Fortunately had some witch hazel to hand which has helped out a lot
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