Hello,
I'm new to DE shaving.
Never got on with electrics and was pretty happy with cartridge shaving every other day.
Just hunting out cheaper alternatives I stumbled across the DE shaving world through youtube then facebook and now forums
Looking for cheaper razors/blades/cartridges was how I found it... although I've already accepted I will be saving no money xD
I'm 3 DE shaves in... without doubt the 3 best shaves I've ever had. I've loved the 'manly', old school, simplicity in the single blade multi-pass whilst pampering with some of the great products that are available and I never even knew existed!
I was very lucky in that one of my friends is a veteran wet shaver and seriously spoiled me with a massive starter pack when he found out that I had ordered a few bits.
I have 2 razors, 3 brushes, a selection of soaps and AS and a selection of blades to try once i nail down my technique. Also eagerly awaiting the postman's delivery of a few other bits to try out.
After watching hours of youtube videos (maybe a little too much) I have been extra been extra careful and always mindful of pressure and angle during shaves. No nicks or irritations yet but I do often miss little patches between passes where I guess I am getting the angle a little wrong.
Really enjoying everything about this new found hobby, apologies for my lengthy hello... the waffle just kind of came out.
Pleased to meet you all