From Straight to DE shaving....no problemo
Hi All,
You know, this part of the forum has been an education for me. Being a DE user, I'm very aware of what people switching to those from a cartridge razor go through. Yeah, it's just what you'd think it would be...........razor burn and nicks......that sorta stuff. Hehe, plus, those things can take a while to correct, but a motivated shaver will work through that. I'd imagine it takes a good month of shaves to get the hang of how well a DE razor/blade combo can whack them whiskers. Even then, that's not the end of it, since there's different techniques to learn.
Anyway, you guys kill me, in an amusing way. It's been a kick reading various members experiences as a first time DE user. It just seems sooooooo easy, and it took me by surprise a bit. Some members have mentioned reasons for that in previous posts, and let me just go over a couple to have em in one place.
Successful straight users are already SO far ahead of the learning curve, even if they never picked up a DE razor in their life. You guys have already paid your dues learning the straight, and that can only help with a DE.
You already know about:
Prep, and how important it is.
Lather, and what it should be doing for the shave.
Reduction passes, and the reason behind that.
The proper mindset in general, knowing things shouldn't be rushed through.
Pressure, and the way that works.
You should have a reference point for what a good shave should look and feel like, including after the shave.
Well, that's a few to start with, but you get my point. All a straight shaver needs to do is learn ONE thing. Yeah, it's just a question of learning the DE technique, since all those other variables new members suffer through are already long solved. Nice deal eh?
I figured things would be somewhat easier here, but man.............you guys are sure quick to catch on. Hehe, if some of you posted the results of your first shaves on other shaving forums, I'm sure other new wet shavers would find it to read like fiction....heh..
Anyway, just thought the observation was worth mentioning once again.
Martin
Oh, not that I endorse using one of those nasty DE mechanical contraptions (except as a scientific experiment of course).