Thread: Zak is finally going to try it out!

Glad to hear you're pleased with how the first shave went.

Badger brushes do tend to smell when new; I believe they can be shampooed/conditioned like you would with your own hair, but I'm not totally sure so I wouldn't take my advice there.

As for the lather, yes, it will make it more difficult to see areas you have not yet shaved. There is no way around that. You should find that better quality soap/cream will give you a better cushion and glide.

Do not apply pressure to try to get the blade to cut better. The razor should be shaving sharp because I shaved with it before I sent it to you, so it is likely beard prep/lather and technique. Be paitent as you develop your shaving skills, and do not fall into the trap of applying pressure at a steep angle or doing loads and loads of passes. You may not, and probably will not, get great close shaves at first, but that's normal; there is a learning curve.

Good luck, and I hope you continue nick and irritation free.