Okay first ever post on SOTD, and only 2nd on the Shaving room forum after my introduction.
First shave with a DE razor today:
Got my starter experimental kit yesterday plus already had balm so here goes:
Got up early and watched the Professionals and The Sweeney so great start to the day, two classic programmes before 9am!
Then:
Hot Shower
Boots DE safety Razor
Men U Shave creme
Men U shave Brush
One Planet A S Balm
The creme seemed to lather well, thought it might be thicker when whipped up but as its the first I've tried I have nothing to compare with. Still was enough for two shaves and a touch up
The shave itself went well just a couple of blood spots (sorry if your eating your brekky) and a bit of redness on the neck, but that was in evidence after my mach 3 shave yesterday. Think the nicks were more to me being overconfident after the first shave and then going all catridge monkey with the use of my razor. i.e not slowly and steadily, but whipping it round like a light sabre. So that will take time to adjust. Not a bad shave though.
I love the oneplanet balm, though because I also usually shave my head as well (didnt bother today) I squeezed too much out of the tube and determined to use it walloped it all over my head aswell. Its quite thick initially but I ended up looking like a snowman. Soaks in soon enough though and with the peppermint in it it provides a great cool zing!!! And it don't mean a thing if it aint got that zing.
Anyway lessons learned or things to consider today in additon to the above.
1. Need a shaving bowl- the mug I used inhibited brushwork whippage which may have affected consistency.
2. Might switch to shaving before bed, as any nicks etc have time to heal overnight- also may be soothing before hitting the pillow. Additionally a bad shave in the morning may lead to frustration and set up a bad day if time consuming with facial repair work!
Then had to collect a box that couldnt be delivered yesterday as no one was in.....Superb- my selection of samples and ASL from Connaught that I ordered Thursday afternoon. That means I would have got them yesterday morning less than 24 hours after ordering, great service!
Had to have a dab of eton college to test it out even though I'm not doing anything today, nice fresh scent, keep catching a whiff of it.
Anyway sorry for the long post!!
Have a good Saturday all.