First shave with a DE, all i have to say is OMG...

[c0smit0]

well i just finished my first shave with a DE razor, and i have to say OMG!!!! it was so much better than using those new razors......at first i was having trouble with the angle....it wasnt cutting enough but after a while i got it, one of the first things that i noticed right away was that when i shave with any of the multi-blade razors i can feel the blades literally cutting my skin as i drag it, with the DE i did not feel a thing....it was so smooth i had to keep looking at my face to see if i was actually cutting hair....my face actually starts to get bumps a day or two after i shave so i hope i dont start to get them later on.....but anyways my first shave was EXELLENT, will keep you updated on how my skin is 2 days from now.....

Edit: i just realized that i posted in the wrong section so please move to the right one, sorry.

[Rajagra]

Well done on making the change. I too was shocked at how good DE shaves can be compared to cartridge razors. Who would have thought something so quaint and old-fashioned could be so much better than the modern equivalent? Actually that's the problem, most people just don't know the secret.

I almost felt guilty changing from using a DE to a straight, but I'm glad I did. It takes some time to learn, but it opens up options to fine-tune the blade to suit your skin - e.g. honing on a coticule or stropping with Chromium Oxide gives very smooth shaves.

[gregs656]

Good stuff, and I have no doubt that your shaves will continue to improve.

There is a lot to be said for single blade razors.

[gugi]

i don't think the thread is out of place here, but i'll move it to the DE section as you wish and i'll leave a redirect in the newbie section.

enjoy the change to de

[Utopian]

To be honest, I was so shocked at how well the DE worked, despite being old technology, that it made me wonder if a straight would work better.

FYI, it did!!!

That is why I switched to the straight. The DE has not gone to waste however, because my wife uses it instead of cartridge razors now, She likes it a lot better too.

[Basset]

To be honest, I was so shocked at how well the DE worked, despite being old technology, that it made me wonder if a straight would work better.

FYI, it did!!!

That is why I switched to the straight. The DE has not gone to waste however, because my wife uses it instead of cartridge razors now, She likes it a lot better too.

For me the progression went from DE to SE (via reading posts by Gem fans), to injectors (liking the single, thicker blade) to Feather Artist Club (straight technique to try out, without buying a strop) to straights. Sold the Feather, occasionally use a Gem for neck work, and haven't used DEs in quite some time.

[JimR]

Good job! What's your razor? I found that the DE was a ton of fun to use, as well as giving great shaves.

[c0smit0]

well it has been 2 days since my first shave with a DE and i am happy because so far i have very little bumps on my face.....compared to before i have nothing, i'm really impressed with the DE, i will NEVER go back to using a multi-blade razor....Thank you all on this forum for providing so much information and support for newbies like me...

[c0smit0]

i have a feather razor, not the blades, and just bought a FATBOY vintage 1959 Gillette Adjustable from ebay for 25 bucks....