Thread: First Shave with pics

Great job!! Keep at it, there sure is a lot to learn.

- Scott

I am still a newbie myself, but I have heard that the 3" is a bit easier on beginners because it covers more of the blade and helps keep the blade flat.

Someone else with more experience please confirm this...

Looks like you are off to a good start...i find that for me pressure and angle really are the biggest variables because they are so hard to keep constant over the changing contours of the face. Just used a french point a few minutes ago for the first time and found i to be excellent at getting tough areas on the neck.

I am a newbie myself but from what Tony and other experienced users have told me is that size really is just personal preference. I too was pressed to decide on 2.5 or 3 inch but i went with the 2.5 inch out of recommendations. I couldnt be happier....the 3 inch I imagine would be slightly easier to use but when it comes down to it you need to test it in person.


One tip that I do not see talked about much is using a canned gel....if you are new to making lather on your own this will be a TREMENDOUS help....I myself can make great lather by hand using a soap or cream but I find that the lather from a modern gel is FAR slicker and provides a better cushion.

One tip that I do not see talked about much is using a canned gel....if you are new to making lather on your own this will be a TREMENDOUS help....I myself can make great lather by hand using a soap or cream but I find that the lather from a modern gel is FAR slicker and provides a better cushion.

Are you referring to some of the non-foaming gels from
vendors such as Zirh and Anthony Logistics?

- Scott

No, recently I tried some Gillette gel for the hell of it and noticed that the lather was incredibly slick and cushioning...dont get me wrong I love making my own lather but i find I can get good results from either. I have heard positive things about the Zirh gel, I believe Sephora will give you samples.

I agree with the canned gel statement. I make my own lather everyday and love it, but when running late I use Edge Gel. I don't enjoy it nearly as much, but the results are hard to argue with.

i highly recommend the red russian strop from illinois strop company, and i dont really see where you would need a full three inches. if you can get that good of a shave on your first try, stropping will be a cinch.