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Finally got the SE monkey off my back with an Ever Ready 1912, courtesy of Hippo. All I can say is I wish to hell I'd tried it before DE! More intuitive for a start, and I've always loved the look of the 1912, which made it more of a joy to shave with.
Now, I've been getting great results with DE but I still took it easy, trying to remember all the advice from here.
Blade tugged a little to start with but it soon passed. Did a WTG and XTG pass with good results and surprisingly no burn, nicks or anything. Finished off with ATG and low and behold - an absolutely irritation free BBS! I'm shocked. I didn't even get any stinging with the alum!
The best part.......THAT NOISE!!!!!
The razor wasn't the only thing I changed though. Found my wife's old facial sauna when I was going through some boxes yesterday. Instead of my usual shower and Kyle's Method prep, I just washed my face with a nice Italian Almond soap, rinsed and steamed it. Lathered up with some C&E Sienna (thanks Nishy[emoji106]), with some glycerine.
Now, I've been getting great results with DE but I still took it easy, trying to remember all the advice from here.
Blade tugged a little to start with but it soon passed. Did a WTG and XTG pass with good results and surprisingly no burn, nicks or anything. Finished off with ATG and low and behold - an absolutely irritation free BBS! I'm shocked. I didn't even get any stinging with the alum!
The best part.......THAT NOISE!!!!!
The razor wasn't the only thing I changed though. Found my wife's old facial sauna when I was going through some boxes yesterday. Instead of my usual shower and Kyle's Method prep, I just washed my face with a nice Italian Almond soap, rinsed and steamed it. Lathered up with some C&E Sienna (thanks Nishy[emoji106]), with some glycerine.