Thread: Greetings all!!

I have the Feather stainless steel razor which is very mild. I am not familiar with the one you are using. It is probably a good razor to start with, but be open to adding other razors as you find out more about your beard and as your technique improves.

I use Feather blades also, but I would suggest you get a blade sample pack from one of the vendors so you can see how much difference the blade makes and possibly find one you prefer to Feather.

I would also recommend moving from anything in a can to learning how to build a good lather. It takes some practice.

Be patient. Go slow. Take small strokes (about an inch or so at a time). Read the wiki and look at the Shaving Techniques forum.

Originally Posted by matloffm

I have the Feather stainless steel razor which is very mild. I am not familiar with the one you are using. It is probably a good razor to start with, but be open to adding other razors as you find out more about your beard and as your technique improves.

I use Feather blades also, but I would suggest you get a blade sample pack from one of the vendors so you can see how much difference the blade makes and possibly find one you prefer to Feather.

I would also recommend moving from anything in a can to learning how to build a good lather. It takes some practice.

Be patient. Go slow. Take small strokes (about an inch or so at a time). Read the wiki and look at the Shaving Techniques forum.

I use to use a mug, brush and soap. Guess I thought can would be easier. Just had s thought. I use African Black Soap to bathe. It works up the best lather I have ever seen. Plus it moisturizes great with the natural oils. I'm going to try it tonight and I'll let you know my findings.

Okay folks,just tried the African Black soap and it worked nicely for me. I still have the irritation from Friday going on so,I might have waited a couple of days to try it with the irritation healed. I will wait a few days to shave again and try the same thing. Shower,African Black soap lather, and shave. I will let you know. Oh, I have found some IP blades and will get some of them and try. The reviews on them are outstanding.