Shave Was Smooth Again Today

sbacher · Post by **sbacher** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:37 pm

Yesterday I posted about some problems I was having the last few days with my shaves seeming dry and rough. I received a lot of suggestions and gave a few of them a try this evening. Here is what I did:

1. I simply showered without exfoliating.

2. I used hair conditioner on my face in the shower.

3. I reverted to the Proraso cream instead of the KMF.

4. Made 1 pass WTG, 1 XTG, 1 ATG, and some slight blade-buffing on my jawline and neck.

5. I turned my Merkur Futur back from 2 to 1.

The resulting shave was fantastic! Very smooth, no pulling, and no irritation. I followed up the shave with some Thayer's Witch Hazel and some Aqua Velva. I then finished everything up with the Nivea SS ASB.

I am going to try the KMF again tomorrow. My first shave with it was great and I suspect that my subsequent problems were either from to much exfoliation or having the razor opened up too much.

Thanks for all of the suggestions. You guys are great!

-Steve

Leisureguy · Post by **Leisureguy** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:50 pm

What blade are you using?

I encourage you to try a range of lather sources: different creams (TOBS Avocado is good), soaps (some of the handmade soaps), etc.

Glad you figured out an approach that is working.

Chaps · Post by **Chaps** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:58 pm

Steve---Congrats on the great shave today.

Danny

sbacher · Post by **sbacher** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:01 pm

Leisureguy wrote:What blade are you using?

I encourage you to try a range of lather sources: different creams (TOBS Avocado is good), soaps (some of the handmade soaps), etc.

Glad you figured out an approach that is working.

I am using Feather blades. I started with the Merkurs but quickly found that they were not working for me. The Feathers seem to work really well for me.

I would love to try several different lather sources. I have trouble finding anything readily available in my area other than Proraso, KMF, and TOM. I have even tried looking at Macy's and Dillard's. There is not a C&E in my area but there are several stores that carry some of their products and I will be checking them out. Also, I will be in Indianapolis in a few weeks for work and plan on checking at Saks. I am told they carry some shave products and since my hotel is connected by way of a skywalk to a mall housing one it will be easy. I guess I will be resorting to ordering from the internet as well.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:53 am

Congrats, Steve! I think your step #5 was important and the #4 is just perfect. Welcome to the great shave club, we're always happy to have new members. Now watch out for the various acquisition orders to start appearing in your life.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:20 am

nd plan on checking at Saks.

Nordstroms has a big selection of creams etc.

Clive

Leisureguy · Post by **Leisureguy** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:22 pm

For me, on-line ordering has been my only recourse. Fortunately, on-line stores carry everything I want..

Blue As A Jewel · Post by **Blue As A Jewel** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:42 pm

Excellent Steve - You've learned that you can get fantastic, close comfortable shaves without over-exposing the blade - life lesson!!

Once you get more confident with your technique - you can consider turning it up for the final clean up/touch up pass...or not...either way you'll get a great shave.