Thread: Ming Shi 2000s

Originally Posted by Geezer

I would suggest starting at #2 and most folks will be adjusting higher as they go. It does need a good blade and I would not start with a Feather Blade as they will amplify a bad angle. It is worth while to get a blade selection package to see which blade and angle suits you best..
Use little pressure and like a straight, blade angle is important. Skin stretching is important also.
Have fun and go slow as you learn, Corners of jaw invite cuts!
~Richard

Thanks Richard!

Started on 2, and went to 2.5 for my 2nd and 3rd passes. I have to say I'm pretty impressed! I don't have a load of DE experience, and most of that is on vintage Gilettes, but I'd say this is close to as good a shave as I've had from a DE.

I have a bunch of different blades, and tried an Astra as I'd just opened the pack recently. I'm happy with how that went, but am looking forward to trying others. I decided not to try the blades that come with the thing as the Maggard site notes: "Includes 5 blades — not sure if I’d trust them on my face". So looks like I have five bonus blades for the workshop.

Oh, and one advantage of being gravitationally advantaged is that the corners of my jaw are quite well padded, so no cuts here.