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<blockquote data-quote="adauria" data-source="post: 51159" data-attributes="member: 193"><p>+1 on the Mantic videos on youtube. They are excellent. Watch them all, then watch them again. Technique is a big part of it!</p><p></p><p>Blades can also make a big difference for some guys. </p><p></p><p>Cream / soap can also make a big difference.</p><p></p><p>Just remember, unlike a Mach 3, you need to take your time and plan on making 2-3 passes. Start with 2 passes - 1 with the grain (i.e. mostly down strokes for me, probably similar for you), and the 2nd across the grain. Don't start shaving against the grain at all. Wait until you've managed a few shaves with the 2 passes as described. They won't be the closest of your life, but they will be OK and shouldn't result in a making your face a mess. Later you can do a 3rd additional pass (across or against the grain) and maybe a little touch up - this will get you to baby butt smooth, but you need to get your face used to DE wet shaving first.</p><p></p><p>I don't use an adjustable blade, so I can't tell you if 3 is a good setting. Try the least "aggressive" setting first and work from there - that's probably makes the most sense.</p><p></p><p>Remember, too, that I am a novice DE shaver myself, though my results have been pretty good so far. If you are in a hurry, use the Mach 3. If you can take your time and enjoy it, do it slowly, deliberately, and carefully using the best tools available to you.</p><p></p><p>-Andrew</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="adauria, post: 51159, member: 193"] +1 on the Mantic videos on youtube. They are excellent. Watch them all, then watch them again. Technique is a big part of it! Blades can also make a big difference for some guys. Cream / soap can also make a big difference. Just remember, unlike a Mach 3, you need to take your time and plan on making 2-3 passes. Start with 2 passes - 1 with the grain (i.e. mostly down strokes for me, probably similar for you), and the 2nd across the grain. Don't start shaving against the grain at all. Wait until you've managed a few shaves with the 2 passes as described. They won't be the closest of your life, but they will be OK and shouldn't result in a making your face a mess. Later you can do a 3rd additional pass (across or against the grain) and maybe a little touch up - this will get you to baby butt smooth, but you need to get your face used to DE wet shaving first. I don't use an adjustable blade, so I can't tell you if 3 is a good setting. Try the least "aggressive" setting first and work from there - that's probably makes the most sense. Remember, too, that I am a novice DE shaver myself, though my results have been pretty good so far. If you are in a hurry, use the Mach 3. If you can take your time and enjoy it, do it slowly, deliberately, and carefully using the best tools available to you. -Andrew [/QUOTE]
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