Ok Folks,
First things first, let me set the stage for you. It is presently a quarter to five on New Years Eve. I'm dressed for a NYE party and shaved with a DE for the first time in my life about 45 minutes ago. In hindsight, this might have been an ill-advised plan given that I went into this madness with the expectation that I might come out the other side looking a bit chopped. As Luecke2326 can attest, I've been patiently waiting through the holiday order deluge for a few items that finally arrived today. More waiting wasn't an option.
But I have some great news to report. I really didn't cut myself at all. If one wants to be really nitpicky, I might have had a couple of tiny, tiny red marks that I guess might have been cuts(?). I am not even certain, they were so, so minor that a quick rinse and they were gone. Didn't even bother with the aluminum block.
Not sure if people do this (hadn't read any other journals before posting mine) but here are some photos of my first shave results. http://ift.tt/2iRCAPj
Now, I also have a bit of a confession here. I lost my gumption and woosed out (partially) on the 3rd pass of my jaw line and chin. Once I gave in there, I felt OK with totally avoided my mustache on the 3rd pass as well. Did about a literally 5 second cleanup on my chin and mustache with a cartridge. The shave in these areas is not quite as close, which is fairly noticeable in the pics but not as much in real life. This is all slightly disappointing, although overall I could not be more happy with the fact that I got a decent shave (probably a little closer than with a cartridge) and I am really no worse for the wear!
Now for the sordid details of my gear. Everything I have is described in this newbie thread here: http://ift.tt/2hAjuIq
Gillette Slim on #2
Astra blade
RazoRock P160 shave soap
RazoRock plissoft synthetic brush
Nivea Shave Balm
Lessons learned: It is more difficult than expected to break bad habits formed using cartridges. Pressing too hard. Going too fast. Passing over the same skin more than once....
A new beginning. I must admit, it was awfully fun. Most enjoyable shave I've had in quite some time.
Happy New Year! Cheers, and thanks for reading.
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