First DE Shave - thoughts
So, the first shave with my Gillette Fatboy was a resounding success. To be honest, I actually wanted it to fail, or at least just a little bit. I wanted to come out of the shave thinking that "boy, I'm sure glad I got into straights first, and this is just a stop-over to mock-3 hell."
(Un)fortunately, this wasn't the case - the shave was smooth, comfortable, and lightning fast. I used my $3 Gillette Fatboy F3 (1960, 3rd quarter) on a 3 and then 4 setting with UK Tesco Platinum coated blades. First shave, BBS, a little irritation but nothing too bad.
Why!?!?! I love my straights, but can, for the first time, see why the gentlemen (most of them) at B&B go on and on about the DE - and can see why the straight razor lost favour with the impatient general public. I told my wife that I love my straights and will always use them, but if I have to shave in the morning before work, or while away travelling, I'll be sure to grab my fatboy.
I feel shame.:cry:
Mark