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1-year update.

Ok, here goes.......

started DE shaving in 3/31/14.
my original equipment: merkur SX05, astra superior blades (100 pack), TOBS sandalwood, escalli brush
current equipment:...

Update.

In March 2014, i bought 100 Astra Superior razors, a merkur razor, TOBS Sandalwood, and an escali brush. I have about 90 blades left.

my equipment has changed. My wife started DE...

I have not used my electric razor the last few days. Today, the shave I have is the best I have gotten with the DE or any other method. I started changing blades every day. on day 2, the shave is...

I seem to have fallen back into my pre-DE shaving habits. I run the electric razor over my face for 5min, esp my neck. Then I lather up for the DE. It seems to shave the neck better. I have lots...

Anyone use the Merkur SV-05X?

THis is the one I purchased.

Amazon.com: Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor: Health & Personal Care

I find that some days are better than others. My wife says that under my jaw bones is the place that she feels stubble after I shave, but you cant really see it. I also find that in shaving my...

Guys, thanks for all the great comments here, seriously. It is appreciated.

Not sure why, but my shave this morn was closer and with less irritation as all previous days.....maybe I'm getting...

another Update:

I am 18 or 19 shaves in now. I change the razor every two shaves. Most days, I make 5 passes. Today, I made 4. I love the whole process, and I am not addicted.

I want this...

Update to my original post:

Using Merkur DE and astra premium blades.

I am now 8 shaves in. I have been using the same Astra since shave #3. I think I have had some razor burn starting about...

I have been reading for a little bit and got the urge to get a DE razor. I ordered a Merkur long handle, 100 Astra superior premium blades, a escali badger brush, and a cup of Taylor of old bond...