Thread: Hello all! Transitioning from DE to straight

Well today was the day...

After showering, soaked my brush in hot water in the bowl for a few minutes, whipped up some foam with my Taylor's lavender soap, and did a pass pretty much all around WTG with the Crown & Sword, using both hands. I told myself I'd just do a cheek, but oh well.

No nicks, except in my finger, which I didn't even feel (just saw the blood), and the only razor burn was on my upper lip. I just did WTG all around, plus some XTG on the sides of my face. Finished off with my DE.

Overall, a very different experience, and I'm definitely need to get used to the various grips in both hands, but I think I had a pretty good result for the first time!

PS, for guys that have heavy, black whiskers, is it possible to ever shave down to where it's not visible? The closest DE shaves I've done still look a bit shadow-y even when they feel smooth.

Originally Posted by Hassouni

PS, for guys that have heavy, black whiskers, is it possible to ever shave down to where it's not visible? The closest DE shaves I've done still look a bit shadow-y even when they feel smooth.

No , that's just the way it is. Rich dark hair will always contrast to your skin.

btw where are the razor pics.

It is good to go wtg and finish with the DE for a while! Sounds like you are off to a good start! I have never been able to switch hands, a righty all the way. Not a problem, though!

Originally Posted by onimaru55

No , that's just the way it is. Rich dark hair will always contrast to your skin.

btw where are the razor pics.

Here you go:




Just had the second shave with the C&S (yeah I tend to shave at night). Did WTG all over and XTG on the right side - left hand is still kind of awkward. Pretty darn smooth on the right side, about as good as I could get WTG with the DE (I only did WTG with the DE). Left was still pretty ragged, and overall the motions and grips still need getting used to, but it's starting to make sense....

No real cuts though, but there was some razor burn. Nothing my AS balm didn't help though.