Hey Folks,
I never thought I'd join a shaving forum... let me explain.
Background
Up until recently, this was my normal routine: Take my trusty razor (Whatever Costco had on sale with a whack of cartridges), trim my sideburns to the bottom of my ear, jump in the shower, and shave in there. I mean... why not? It saved time, and mess, and no shaving cream required!
Typically I would shave twice a week. Shaving everyday was out of the question, and even the second day after a shave was asking for problems with razor burn, and sensitivity. After all, I must have sensitive skin.
After a little bit of research, and lurking on here, I was sold on giving wet shaving with a safety razor a try (sorry - starting with a straight razor is terrifying! ). It seems inherently more manly, reminds me of my grandfather, is cheaper in the long run, better for the environment, and provides better results. I feel like a 34yr old dummy for not trying it sooner.
So what the hell did I do?
I hopped online and grabbed a Edwin Jagger DE98LBL, EJ Badger Brush, and some TOBS St. Jermyn cream, and had my first shave
And?!
It was amazing. Sure... it took longer than my old process, but that will get quicker with experience. I had a couple nicks afterward, mostly on my neck, just under my jawline. I feel like pressure/angle is a little tricky there, so it's something to work on. Certainly better than some of the horror stories I've seen posted, so I am happy. Although I purchased the Sensitive Skin version of the cream, I am wondering if my skin really is that sensitive, or if the old routine was just that awful.
Can't wait to continue, and try some new products!
Safety Razor Rookie
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