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by olufadi1
Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Results of my first wet shave! (and some questions)
Replies: 28
Views: 10764

speaking of under the chin, are there any tips you guys might have for this area? I think I have read its important to learn the contours of your face and try and shave in sections of flat regions. So I don't know if you guys can really give me any tips here, but this is definitely the most challeng...
by olufadi1
Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Results of my first wet shave! (and some questions)
Replies: 28
Views: 10764

Thanks! I am still recovering from the razor burn under my chin (it seemed to get worse with time :-s... buts its almost done healing), but I went ahead with my second shave excluding the chin area. I used the Crystals CMur12 so graciously offered me and It made for a good shave. I used shorter stro...
by olufadi1
Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Results of my first wet shave! (and some questions)
Replies: 28
Views: 10764

Thanks for all the welcomes. As the days pass I have good news and bad news. First the good. I don't think my shave gave me any additional bumps which was a huge factor in why I pursued wet shaving. The bad. The irritation is lingering! Maybe this is people call razor burn? I am not sure exactly wha...
by olufadi1
Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Results of my first wet shave! (and some questions)
Replies: 28
Views: 10764

Wow. Thanks!

Alright. I think I will try lathering in a mug next time like I've seen in some videos.

I'm looking forward to improving my technique. There really is a zen to it that people seem to talk about a lot.
by olufadi1
Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Results of my first wet shave! (and some questions)
Replies: 28
Views: 10764

Thanks for the feedback. I think I will try the two passes WTG like everyone is suggesting. I will look into crystal brand blades also. My razor came with some Derby Extra Double Edge Razor Blades. What are the reputation of these blades? (I was thinking of trying them for my next shave). Last, I co...
by olufadi1
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Results of my first wet shave! (and some questions)
Replies: 28
Views: 10764

Results of my first wet shave! (and some questions)

Hey guys! New to the forum. I am an African American that has been using electric shavers and andis trimmers for shaving previously. I wanted a smoother shave so I did some research into wet shaving. I just did my first wetshave on Saturday. Here is what I was working with: Edwin Jagger De89bl Doubl...