@kuzi... If a guy wanted to start doing this, what all would he look to buy? Obviously a razor and some sort of cream, but what would be a "basic starter kit" (so to speak) to pick up/build? Looking at the westcostshaving site, there seem to be a ton of options. With all the soaps and creams, bowls and brushes, I'm at a loss as to where to even start. Thanks.
I was taught by my barber (RIP) how to use a straight blade. I am also blessed that the only thing I need to shave is a razor. I don't use shave cream or gel. Just water. No irritation or ingrown hairs on my face. Just a couple on the neck years and years ago. I only use the straight blade once a week or so. Otherwise I touch up with a norelco. I keep a beard so it is not hard to maintain shaving a neck and cheeks.
you assembled it correctly. the way you find the right angle is to hold the razor so the handle is perpendicular to your face. then you start to angle it down until the blade actually touches your face. the safety bar or comb will be either touching or almost touching your face. this will be about 30 degrees or so. the thought is that the safety bar, the blade, and the top poece of the razor should touch your face but with no pressure.
Question - what's an alum block and why should I consider it?
I'm not 100% sure but I think it's used like a styptic pencil to stop bleeding.
Much appreciated. I've been shaving every day now, and this kinda shaving is starting to grow on me; butter smooth face and it's kinda fun to relax while shaving and enjoy it, even though I still cut myself to hell. So far, I've been shaving at night, around 7 or 8pm with 3 or 4 passes, and it lasts me through the next day; by 5pm the next evening, I'm still pretty smooth. Since I've got about 150 blades (courtesy of WCS everything sampler), I guess I'll keep this new hobby up for awhile
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