Thread: Hot Diggity . . . Excelsior . . . Etc.!

In what is probably common conduct, I've been collecting my gear for awhile and obsessing over getting everything just as it should be.

Tonight, it was all there. Time for the First.Shave.

I stropped the low-end Dovo I'd bought and made sure it passed the hanging hair test. Score!

I soaked my face with a hot, wet towel for several minutes, and then applied a thin layer of Aramis Lab Series Maximum Comfort Shave Cream. Gave that a couple of minutes for the benzocaine to work, and then got down to business.

On first full-on attempt, I got a more-than-passing good shave on all places but the moustache. That's gonna take some getting-used-to. Was able to work both one-handed and ambidextrous. The mirror was a bit confusing, since I'm used to doing my cartridge shaving in the tub.

One grazing in the "soul patch" area, but nothing that even called for the stiptic pencil.

Thanks to all the folks here who provide such excellent information!

This.Might.Work!

Neat! I think patience and working toward a quality of perfection is a great tactic. Well done.

Congrats and here is to many more good shaves .

Good job! Whats this bit about Benzocaine though?

Great job, it only gets better...

Gratz may your SR journey be pleasant

Originally Posted by JMS

Good job! Whats this bit about Benzocaine though?

For years, I've used Aramis Lab Series Maximum Comfort Shave Cream. I got turned on to it by someone who (like me) was prone to cuts and bumps.

Very little of the stuff is required, as it isn't a foam or gel, but a smooth cream. It contains a small amount of benzocaine, which has a topical numbing quality that I found cut down on my inclination to flinch, even with a cartridge blade.

For my first shave, I opted for what I knew instead of brush and mug, especially since I knew I wouldn't be making passes in different directions requiring re-surfacing with soap.

It worked out quite well.

Wow. You have the patience of Job. Joined January '09 and just did your first shave. Congrats on the good result. Enjoy your journey, Sir

Hello, BobKincaid:

Ah, yes, you're on your way. Congratulations.

Regards,

Obie

Originally Posted by richmondesi

Wow. You have the patience of Job. Joined January '09 and just did your first shave. Congrats on the good result. Enjoy your journey, Sir

Some of that was by design, other by financial necessity and some by noob idiocy. I'm the proud owner of four (count 'em: FOUR) pakistani pos razors. They make GREAT letter openers, at least for awhile.

Another part was being OCD about the learning curve.

Another was REALLY wanting a high-dollar blade, but finally realizing the wisdom of buying a good entry level Dovo and starting there.

Thus it is that I finally got a full shave. Hallelujah!