Coincidentally enough, I just started using a safety razor yesterday.
I picked up some generally-accepted decent starter stuff (Parker 26C razor, sampler pack of blades, soap and brush). I figure my up-front cost to get started was about $100, but that included 100 sampler blades so I should be good for a while.
I've only tried it once so far but never really noticed a big difference, although I'm sure much of that is my lack of skill using the razor and soap/brush, and also maybe the first blade I tried from the sampler isn't ideal for me.
Still, can't go wrong when the blades only cost about $0.10 each (vs. ~$3-4 each for cartridges).
You're using too much pressure. I know because everyone is using too much pressure at first. The correct amount of pressure you need to add is zero, let the weight of the razor do the job.
Also, yes the blade you use makes a difference and you have to find the right one for you.
Coincidentally enough, I just started using a safety razor yesterday.
I picked up some generally-accepted decent starter stuff (Parker 26C razor, sampler pack of blades, soap and brush). I figure my up-front cost to get started was about $100, but that included 100 sampler blades so I should be good for a while.
I've only tried it once so far but never really noticed a big difference, although I'm sure much of that is my lack of skill using the razor and soap/brush, and also maybe the first blade I tried from the sampler isn't ideal for me.
Still, can't go wrong when the blades only cost about $0.10 each (vs. ~$3-4 each for cartridges).
You're using too much pressure. I know because everyone is using too much pressure at first. The correct amount of pressure you need to add is zero, let the weight of the razor do the job.
Also, yes the blade you use makes a difference and you have to find the right one for you.