Thread: First DE shave a success

Once the technique & muscle memory are down pat you'll have a better idea what you like/want. Sometimes changing the blade brand can make or break a good shave so I'm glad you started on one that works well for you. Same for lathering up for that matter. When I was getting ready to start with straights I practiced lathering up about a dozen times before touching razor to face. Our water is fairly hard so it took a little practice before I got a decent lather.

Originally Posted by KenWeir

Once the technique & muscle memory are down pat you'll have a better idea what you like/want. Sometimes changing the blade brand can make or break a good shave so I'm glad you started on one that works well for you. Same for lathering up for that matter. When I was getting ready to start with straights I practiced lathering up about a dozen times before touching razor to face. Our water is fairly hard so it took a little practice before I got a decent lather.

I would imagine water hardness would make a significant difference in feel and without a doubt lathering ability. I live in a rocky, mountainous area so we have both a PH neutralizer and softener so our water is really silky, almost slippery soft and neutral PH.

I fully expect that not every shave, especially in these first few weeks, is going to go as smoothly as it did today. I'm OK with that, and have to build that muscle memory and technique you spoke of.

OT - Just got back from Bed Bath and Beyond with the wife...had a 20% off entire purchase email coupon. Cleaned them out of Wilkinson Sword blades (only had four 5-packs left), got some Aqua Velva Ice Blue (cheap dime store stuff but oh how I really like it), and an EJ Badger brush with stand to give to my dad.

I had no idea bed bath & beyond sold wet shaving stuff. To be honest I've never actually been inside one.

2 for 2 . Second have with the Muhle and no blood drawn, no irritation.