Putting your shave in perspective
I am the proud owner of a new addiction...SR shaving and acquisition of quality supplies to use. However, maybe 15 shaves in, I found myself being unsatisfied with my shaves.
Then I thought, "Harold, you been shaving daily for more than 50 years with double edge, injectors, cartridge razors, disposables, etc., and you've only been prepping for and shaving with a SR for a few weeks. Lighten up!"
Then I shaved one day with my back-up (one of those cartridge razors with the amazingly expensive 3 blade....yeah I know they make a 4 & 5 blade now...cartridges) and felt my face. I had the same shave as my SR shaves in some areas (neck, chin, etc.), an equal or worse shave in the easy areas (sideburns to jaw)....and I thought, "Are you expecting better than what you've been practicing with for 50 years in a few weeks?"
Obviously, the right answer is a resounding NO! So I've adjusted my short term expectations and am going to relax. Maybe some others might want to ask themselves the same question?!?