My first wet shaving kit has arrived!

So my first safetyrazor arrived yesterday along with some other stuff I ordered. Had my first DE shave the very same day resulting in some minor cuts and bleeding:D
The experience was excellent though and Im already looking forward to my next shave (that`s a first). Probably should give it a couple of days though to let my face heal a bit....
I took some quick pics, not the best since my flash was out of battery, but thought I`d share nevertheless.

-Kenneth


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Shaving gear by Dime a dozen, on Flickr


Edwin Jagger Razor by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

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Edwin Jagger Razor by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

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Edwin Jagger Razor by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

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Edwin Jagger Razor by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

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Truefitt & Hill Shaving soap by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

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Truefitt & Hill Shaving soap by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

Welcome to the club! I also had a rough going at first, but the learning curve will go by fast. After converting to classic wet-shaving from the ol' cartridge and electric shavers, I can't imagine doing it any other way. I look forward to my morning shave every day like a child looks forward to dessert after supper. ;-)

Cheers!

Chris

Very nice pictures.

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Originally Posted by Rambam

I took some quick pics, not the best since my flash was out of battery, but thought I`d share nevertheless.

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Seriously! Not your best photos...they are amazing, very professional....I'm jealous!

Congrats brother on your set up!

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Originally Posted by Nuntits

Congrats brother on your set up!

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Ditto...That's a really nice Edwin Jagger De razor; and the T & H shaving soap is highly respected in wet shaving circles.

Excellent photos there, they look like they out of a sales broacher.

I started with a DE before I moved on to straights and reflecting back on this I can tell you with all honesty I used to cut myself up more with the DE than I ever have with a straight.

I think as the razors that hold the DE blades are relatively heavy and gave little feedback to me and used to slice over every skin imperfection.

But it is a lovely looking razor!

Thank you guys!
I`m on my third shave with this razor as of yesterday and this time there were no bleeding;)
Like you say, the razor is really heavy wich takes a little getting used to when coming from a gilette contour plus, but man I`m enjoying every bit of it! Except the cuts and bleeding of course....
Shaving has gone from a chore to something I really look forward to now, and it feels so much more manly doing it like this too!
I just wish I`d thought of this sooner you know:banghead:
Better late than never I guess.

-Kenneth

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Originally Posted by jhenry

the T & H shaving soap is highly respected in wet shaving circles.

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Well that`s good to hear. I read up a little on T&H and I figured that someone that`s been in the business for so long gotta know what they are doing, but truth be told the beautiful wooden case was the thing that won me over:D
I`m looking forward to trying some other soaps though, I was thinking maybe something from Crabtree & Evelyn? They got nice wooden boxes too!