Last week, I received my soap and brush from SRD so i decided to give it a whirl. Well, my first time was ok. I got a close shave on all but my chin and under my nose. Had a few nicks and a couple weepers, but nothing that required more than a cold rag to stop. However...my face felt like it was on fire! I looked like I was sunburnt. But I realized that I did not do proper face prep. I should have showered first. I also did not work my lather (I am using Mitchell's Wool Fat soap) to a good consistency. Plus, I just made so many passes along a certain area as I was not familiar with how much pressure to use with my Magic shavette along with Derby blades. But thanks to some solarcaine (Yes, I wanted the lidocaine to numb it a bit along with the aloe), it took the fire away.

My second time was much better. I got closer with less passes and only had some burn from the previous experience and it was only located along the chin. But it was much better. After the shave, I used moisturizing creams.

To rest the burnt area and to use the moisturizers more, I used my cartridge razor in between my second and third shave. I shave every other day

Today was my third time and was really good. I am getting a better feel for the razor and how much pressure to use. while some areas took a couple swipes both WTG and ATG, I had no razor burn! I waas quite happy with my progress. I really think I will learn it in a good amount of time. I'm not trying to rush my learing; i'm just analyzing the last shaving experience and what I can change/improve upon for the next time.

So once I get my technique down pat, it will be time to move up to a Dovo Best Quality 1/2 hollow and other blades as my ability improves.