My first (official) wet shave
I got my "sight unseen" razor and badger brush today, they greeted me when I opened my front door after work. I wasnt going to even try to shave today, but I started practice lathering with my new badger brush. Badger brushes rock! I got such a rich, thick lather with considerably less effort than with the boars hair brush.
So, onto the shave. I started WTG, and it just didnt feel right. I was uncomfortable with gripping and working the razor. I gave myself a little razor burn on my neck and a nick on my chin, but no big deal. Then I realized somethig- I have been shaving ATG my ENTIRE LIFE! No wonder it felt wierd!:banghead: So I lathered up again and went ATG for the second pass. It was more comfortable for me this way, or as comfortable as holding a wickedly sharp piece of steel to your face possibly can. It went a whole lot better, until I got a little to confident, went a little fast on my right cheek and cut myself! Totally my own fault for going too quick and not stretching the skin.
Overall, I'm calling wet shave#1 a success! It got a little bloody, but not Emergency Room worthy. I think I'm going to take tomorrow off and try again Sunday night!