Geoffrey Firmin
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After thirty five years I have decided to go back to DE wet shaving. I have two razors at present a Gillett which is over 50 odd years old, it belonged to my father and a new Merkur Futur. I was also using his old brush however I was not getting a good lather so I picked up a Simpsons Duke 2 and using it with MWF soap, much better results now. I am using Iridium blades in both razors and thinking of getting a EJ 89 which a few friends of mine recommend.
Two questions first with soaps the WMF is good but just wondering about unscented soaps with aloe I have heard that soaps with shea butter are good for moisturising. A friend mentioned Osma Shaving Soap with Alum and Shea Butter as one option any other people would care to recommend?
Second concerns shaving the neck area. I find shaving the facial area is fine no nicks or cuts but I am still getting nicks on the lower part of my neck. I know technique is a matter of time, i was taught to use a DE when I began shaving. So is there aside from B&B anyone with advice about how to improve my technique and avoid nicks and cuts to my neck?
Two questions first with soaps the WMF is good but just wondering about unscented soaps with aloe I have heard that soaps with shea butter are good for moisturising. A friend mentioned Osma Shaving Soap with Alum and Shea Butter as one option any other people would care to recommend?
Second concerns shaving the neck area. I find shaving the facial area is fine no nicks or cuts but I am still getting nicks on the lower part of my neck. I know technique is a matter of time, i was taught to use a DE when I began shaving. So is there aside from B&B anyone with advice about how to improve my technique and avoid nicks and cuts to my neck?
