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August ANG Drill Day 1... Goop and an Octoblade
I failed to send blades ahead for my Air National Guard drill in New Hampshire, so I've had to resort to a travel sized can of goop and a Harry's blade that I've kept for emergencies.
- Brush: None
- Razor: Harry's Disposable 4 blade
- Blade: N/A
- Lather: Barbasol Sensitive Skin
- Post Shave: None
- Fragrance: Dua's Legendary Knight
Honestly, the experience using this equipment wasn't bad. It has legitimately been 8 years since I used a multi-blade razor and... maybe in the process of wetshaving, I learned how to get better at shaving. By learning technique, I had a really good shave. Like surprisingly good.
I guess I was just bad at shaving before wetshaving... and that's why I suffered from irritation, etc...
I've often wondered what it would be like if I had to go back to a multiblade (Gillette Mach 11 or whatever they're up to these days). I suspect you're right, a lot of irritation we experienced with those was from poor technique.
I use cartridges pretty frequently and have the same experience as you. Gillette carts still give me irritation, but Harry's and some others work quite well.
Almost certainly it's improved technique, and for me also knowing not to use the same cartridge for 2 months 🤐