Thread: Looking to get started with a DE

Originally Posted by fast14riot

Thanx for the info. I will check out those videos for sure. A blade sampler is on my list, I just picked up some cheap ones to have for now. As far as razor burn, I meant trying to get rid of the burn from happening in the first place. I have a decent technique with cartridges to minimize it and found a cream that seems to help. I guess I am looking for a cream/soap that may help a bit more, and maybe combined with an aftershave product for good results. If someone has sensitive skin as well, feel free to suggest what works for you.


-Xander

I use La Toja shave cream for sensitive skin quite a bit, I also like their shave stick.

One thing to consider is proper pre-shave prep. I usually do the following:

1. Wash my face with a good soap and warm water - I use Musgo Real Glycerin Lime Oil Soap.
2. Soak a face cloth in very hot water.
3. I then take some shave cream and make a good lather in a mug with my shaving brush.
4. Apply lather to face with brush.
5. Wring out face cloth and apply to face over the lather - keep it on for 1-2 minutes. This will really help soften the beard.
6. Wipe off face with the face cloth.
7. Apply lather to face for the first pass with the razor - usually WTG (with the grain).
repeat step 7 for each subsequent pass - most folks do 2-3 passes (WTG, XTG, ATG). I like to do 4 with an additional diagonal XTG - I find I can get a consistent BBS (Baby Butt Smooth) shave this way.
8. Rinse face with cold water to help close the pores.
9. Apply a good after shave balm - I like to use Musgo Real balm - LOVE the scent!

I like to take my time shaving(about 20-30 minutes), so I tend to do it before I go to bed - don't have to worry about being late for work that way...

Hope this helps.

I am surprised that there is no date code letter - number (1-4) on the underneath of the head even if it is from UK. I thought they all had them.

Originally Posted by Gibbs

I am surprised that there is no date code letter - number (1-4) on the underneath of the head even if it is from UK. I thought they all had them.

I'm pretty sure the date codes started around 1950.

I have a super speed that's from the late 1940's, a couple of New razors and others from the teens and twenties and they don't have codes.