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05-20-2008, 10:53 PM #1
First Shave, Chick-Style
Razor: 9/16 Wapi
Strop: RupRazor Filly
Soap: Bear Haven Peach Vanilla Shaving Soap
Brush: cheap boar bristle from Walgreens
Aftershave: Bear Haven Unscented Winter Aftershave Balm
First leg: ouch. It took me a while to get the angle right, and I cut myself three or four times in the process. It wasn't a terribly close shave, nor a comfortable one, but it was part of the learning process. I didn't shave right out of the shower or do any other prep (aside from soaking the brush in hot water before making the lather), which was a mistake... lesson learned.
Second leg: less ouch. My angle was better, and I didn't cut myself. The ankle and knee were a little tricky... I need to stretch the skin more than I would with my disposable razor.
Lessons: stretch the skin, shave right after showering, and get the angle right.
I like the weight and balance of the Wapi, but I'd definitely like to play with something a little more delicate. Mama Bear's soap is wonderful, as is her aftershave balm... I think I'll be ordering more balm in a custom scent pretty soon.