Had my first DECENT SR Shave today
So I've been shaving on and off with the SR for a few weeks now (use the DE most of the time) and I prob have about 15 - 20 shaves in the bag now,
To be honest, it was a frustrating experience, I know there is a learning curve and it will take time to become proficient, so I just keep plodding through but it was starting to get a bit demoralizing because I know that after the shave the alum block is gonna sting like mad, I will have a few nicks etc and my neck will feel like it's been peeled....and I still have a lot of stubble left. I've been experimenting with shallower angles, ZERO pressure but just cannot get it right. I usually wind up shaving AGAIN with the DE just to be clean enough for the day
Until this morning,
this morning I was running late to work, so I figured what's an extra 15 minutes late at this point, so I loaded my scuttle with hot hot water, stropped up my Whipped Dog 4/8, whipped up some MWF and hopped in the shower.
This was the first time I feel like I actually made progress, it's not a smooth shave, I still have stubble especially on my neck, but it was presentable to go to work with, and even better was only 1 small weeper that stopped on it's own. The Alum felt only a SLIGHT sting, Splashed some cold water, witch hazel and AOS Lavender ASB and I was good to go. For the first time I feel like a SR may actually be feasable in the long run and even enjoyable!
Looking forward to getting my TI 5/8 back from Lynn so I can shave with it :)