I'm new to the forum - only posted an intro yesterday. I worked out a plan to wean myself off the disposable and canned foam thru Safety and ultimately back to Straight (where I started as a teenager).

This morning I started implementing my plan. I used a Safety Razor for the first time in about 20 years.

I attempted to use a brushed lather as well, even though my plan was to hold off and stick with the canned foam until I got the feel for the safety razor again and bought some real shaving soap/cream. As I didn't have any shaving soap/cream I used regular bar soap. I just couldn't get a real lather working, but it felt great. Much better than just spreading foam across my face.

I also ran my SR across my face just to start re-developing a feel and as practice against any fear of cutting myself.

Results:
  • It was a lot more work and required more time than I usually allot for my regular go-into-the-office morning routine.
  • It took a little work getting the correct blade "angle of approach".
  • I usually do 2 passes with the disposal (down / up) and had to do three with the Safety to get the same cut, but that might be due to being out of practice with the "angle of approach".
  • My skin feels a lot better, not bumpy or rashy.
  • I didn’t get as close a shave as I usually do, also probably due to being out of practice with the "angle of approach".


I didn’t have anything handy for an after conditioning so I smeared some canned foam on my face and then wiped it off. I guess it wasn’t so easy to just walk away for what I’ve been doing for so many years.