What I learned from my first shave.

So today I received my Dunning's Best 65 I purchased from ShavedZombie during the holiday weekend. Of course I couldn't wait to give it a go and dove right in(head first into the shallow end of the kiddie pool).

Firstly, I don't like the boar brush. I've already ordered a pure badger and some clubman aftershave. We'll see how that goes next week.
Second, my angle was off in curtain areas, which I expected to happen, so I have mixed results. My trouble area definitely under my jawline. My skin is pretty tight in my face and almost laminated directly under my jaw.
Lastly, I need alum block.

If I was a patient man I would've heeded the slow introduction to straight shaving guide I read through twice. Apparently some things never change and I couldn't put the razor down. It took me 3 passing to get a smooth shave on my entire face. I surrendered to the stubble under my jaw and let my razor burned face cool off.

I'll try again tomorrow.

Bravo!

You probably did better than I did at day one..a boar brush is ideal and a badger for creme..I would compare them before you return it..you probably want a 2nd razor so you can send the other to be homes or hone it yourself..good man!

Pcdad

Good job going all the way! :)

Your boar brush will soften up with use...once all the hairs begin to split.

I'm going to keep using the boar even after I get the new brush. I have that bug that makes you use something up completely before opening a new one.

I went to wholefood and purchased an off brand alum block deodorant. It has the correct type of alum and salt only in the ingredients. My face was still a bit warm even after a few hours so I put it to use right away. Good investment.

Congrats! I too went for the whole face my first time. Just keep focusing on technique and you will progress faster than you'd think.

It's nice having a reason to want to shave now. I let my scruff go for the week I was waiting to receive the razor. It's not the prettiest beard out there so it's a good thing I was able to shave today.