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Tall_Paul said:That looks like a good starter set.
Quick tip though - did you buy an alum block? If not I'd recommend getting one before you start for any little weepers or nicks you get.
did think about it but didn't in the end. Any recommendations? Can you link me to a reasonably priced one plz? would asda have then?
ALD76 said:did think about it but didn't in the end. Any recommendations? Can you link me to a reasonably priced one plz? would asda have then?
Some reasonable priced ones http://connaughtshaving.com/alumblocks.html
new2DE said:I'm passing Asda today - i'll see if they have any goodiesThanks guys.
new2DE said:One question I have is what to do with the razor after shaving. Do you take the blade out and dry everything or do you leave the blade in and wipe off excess water and let it dry by itself. Same with the brush, i just rinsed it in cold water, got rid of excess water and left it to stand on itself.
Any tips/feedback fire away!
Thanks to everyone,
P
I got similar symptoms with the Derby blades. As well as the advice above I would not shave for a day or two to allow your skin to revover from the soreness a bit, then try another blade from the stash I sent you. Not the Dorco ST300 though - that's not the sharpest or smoothest! (now it looks like I've dumped a load off cr*p blades on you!) Try one of the Gillettes or the SharkAdrian said:I would advise washing off the alum with cold water after it has dried on your face, as it tightens your skin, and then apply your AS balm, maybe you are already doing this. Mr Foo has very good advice above, just take your time with it and you will be fine. I don't remember my first shaves with a DE but I do remember what a difference it made for me after I had seen mantics video about how to shave and seeing which way your stubble grows, up until then I had just shaved from north to south and always got a rash on my neck, now I very rarely have any problems.
All the best
Adrian
new2DE said:hi guys,
just had my second shave and the lathering was better than yesterday but my strokes must be going wrong. I didn't get a clean shave after 3 passes and had to do up to 6 in spots to get rid of the hair!What's worse is that my face was stinging all night after applying the alum block and then proraso aftershave cream. What am i doing wrong? i also noticed this morning that my skin was bubbling up under the sideburns - looks disgusting!
Please help someone - disaster in the making:/ - the shave in the end was good as I went along the grain again, but i can't seem to get a good shaving using mantic59's 3 stroke method.
Thanks,
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