My first three shaves
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My first three shaves
Well my new razor (merkur 34c) and supplies came and have been able to shave 3 times with it since.
1st shave: I had about 10 days hair growth on my face and was going to use a trimmer on it to help knock it down before trying the new razor but I didn't. I went straight to the merkur and it worked as hoped! I had spots and areas that I didn't get but I left it and decide one pass would be a good enough lesson for me for now.
2nd shave: Everything went fine but I got one tiny weeper that needed cold water to get it to stop.
3rd shave: Couple more weepers.
Are these weepers just due to my inexperience? I assume as I get better these will hopefully be a rare occurance.
1st shave: I had about 10 days hair growth on my face and was going to use a trimmer on it to help knock it down before trying the new razor but I didn't. I went straight to the merkur and it worked as hoped! I had spots and areas that I didn't get but I left it and decide one pass would be a good enough lesson for me for now.
2nd shave: Everything went fine but I got one tiny weeper that needed cold water to get it to stop.
3rd shave: Couple more weepers.
Are these weepers just due to my inexperience? I assume as I get better these will hopefully be a rare occurance.
Well done. Weepers, niks and cuts are all the mark of a learning wet shaver -- heck, I even get the odd one every now and then when I try to rush things too quickly or don't focus on what I am doing.
So long as you keep things simple - and remember to focus on:
Preparation
Blade angle
Razor pressure
Patience
And beware lest hubris sets in.
So long as you keep things simple - and remember to focus on:
Preparation
Blade angle
Razor pressure
Patience
And beware lest hubris sets in.
ditto what wendal have said..
sounds you your off to a good start..
also keep in mind your face has to adjust to de shaving as well
ive been de shaving since the 70's, and once in a while a weeper comes up..espcially when i dont want a weeper..
or when using a blade for the first time
good luck and enjoy
marc
sounds you your off to a good start..
also keep in mind your face has to adjust to de shaving as well
ive been de shaving since the 70's, and once in a while a weeper comes up..espcially when i dont want a weeper..
or when using a blade for the first time
good luck and enjoy
marc
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Your 34c was an excellent choice. As time goes by, every time you experience a nick or cut, you'll subconsciously remember how to avoid doing that again, and you'll find that after a while, they'll be all but nonexistent.
Gary
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
As you a a newbie to safety razor some nicks are bound to happen. Your goal will be to have the unirritational shave that only one blade (DE) shave can give. You can't force it and only time will learn you.
I never get any nicks and seldom red spots, but I remember when I was first learning, I made these grimaces on facial muscles same time I wielded the blade and you can sure imagine that that will make some nick for sure.
Wellcome to our forum.
I never get any nicks and seldom red spots, but I remember when I was first learning, I made these grimaces on facial muscles same time I wielded the blade and you can sure imagine that that will make some nick for sure.
Wellcome to our forum.
Jarmo
Practice practice practice. I found my biggest mistake was not spending enough time preparing my lather and then working it on my face for long enough.
I have gone from a Merkur 38c to Muhle R89 and the difference is incredible, I loved my Merkur until the Muhle came along. Turns out me and my face prefer the less aggressive razor.
I have gone from a Merkur 38c to Muhle R89 and the difference is incredible, I loved my Merkur until the Muhle came along. Turns out me and my face prefer the less aggressive razor.