My first BBS! But at a cost......

[anthogia]

I just got my first bbs shave today by stretching my face and attacking at every which angle that I possibly could! Feels great.....however.....it cost me a few nicks and some razor burn as it took me 4-5 passes in certain areas. On another note- does anyone have a cure for RAD?!

[Tack]

I believe that the only effective treatment, although it provides only temporary relief, is the purchase of another razor. Removing my tongue from my cheek, it is true that buying a "project" razor will minimize the symptoms until some time after you get that one whipped into shape.

Unfortunately, once infected, RAD is permanent. Good luck.

rs,
Tack

[ccase39]

Whats RAD?

[anthogia]

Razor acquisition disorder- lol

[anthogia]

I did just that tack- I bought 1 off auction on eBay!

[rcavazos1922]

I just got my first bbs shave today by stretching my face and attacking at every which angle that I possibly could! Feels great.....however.....it cost me a few nicks and some razor burn as it took me 4-5 passes in certain areas. On another note- does anyone have a cure for RAD?!

Wait til you get HAD, SBAD and SSAD What's the one for strops? SAD?

[saitou]

I just got my first bbs shave today by stretching my face and attacking at every which angle that I possibly could! Feels great.....however.....it cost me a few nicks and some razor burn as it took me 4-5 passes in certain areas. On another note- does anyone have a cure for RAD?!

If you find a cure please let me know I've won 2 ebay auctions and I am bidding on 6 more and I can't seem to stop searching!

[anthogia]

Its like a drug saitou- there's no cure!

[DaveTheGeordie]

I just got my first bbs shave today by stretching my face and attacking at every which angle that I possibly could! Feels great.....however.....it cost me a few nicks and some razor burn as it took me 4-5 passes in certain areas. On another note- does anyone have a cure for RAD?!

I've not even used mine yet and I'm already looking at vintage british razors. They are just magnificent things.

[holli4pirating]

About what you said in your first post, the "price" of BBS - My honest advice is that it's not always best to try for a BBS shave. I, for example, have really sensitive skin, and if I go ATG I will get razor burn. But, as I've gained more shaving experience, my shaves have gotten better/closer and any irritation has lessened. But I know I can't shave ATG and so I don't try. Can't tell any difference in the closeness of the shave by looking, anyway.