Thread: Beginner DE Instructions

.... Finish the rest of your
shower then just before stepping out rinse the conditioner. . . .

I just leave the conditioner on my face, and lather over it.

I use a much simpler prep sequence that works _for me_ -- my soaps / brush / razor / beard / skin. There's nothing _wrong_ with your instructions, but there sure are a lot of them!

charles

That is some seriously thorough prep. It looks good, but you might want to mention a more basic prep option for when your friend is in a hurry. That is a bit YMMV, of course. Some guys really like elaborate prep.

The one thing that strikes me is that 5-6 shaves on a blade is... far from universal. It depends a lot on blade, how many passes they take, prep, and, especially, beard. If your friend has a light, soft beard that can be shaved smooth in a couple of passes then 5-6 shaves is viable. If he has a thick wirey beard that takes 4+ passes, then he'll be lucky to get 3 shaves on most blades. Once it starts tugging, it is time to toss the blade, because once it dulls, you'll start to apply pressure, and that's when it will cause nicks, razor bumps, and that all too familiar flayed feeling.

Related to that, feathers are a bit tricky for a newbie, and, unless he has a super thick beard that really requires the sharpest blade out there to cut it well, he will probably have a better experience with something milder like an Israeli persona or, perhaps, a shark. I personally like feathers and other super sharp blades, but I wouldn't suggest one to a new De shaver, especially one who, doesn't sound like he has an extra wirey beard. YMMV, of coruse.

Before shower splash cold water on face from sinkful of same.
Wash face/neck with soap and cold water.
Using cold water lather up shave soap.
Apply cold shave soap to face.
Shave and repeat.

Much simpler.


Mick

Very thorough instructions!