Just bought a safety razor (a King C Gillette one that was on offer in Boots) as I’ve read a lot about them recently. Smoother shave less irritation etc.
Handled it like a bloody grenade as I knew it was much easier to cut yourself. Just been and had a bath and given it a go and it’s absolute pants! Felt like I’d have more chance cutting myself with a butter knife. Tried multiple angles and different lathers on my leg and they’re somewhat shaved apart from a few stragglers on my shin. My pits and bits though remain completely wild.
It felt like it gave a slightly better shave when I loosened the handle so the blade had more wiggle if you know what I mean but then it kept unscrewing more and was unusable.
Did all the pre shave rituals like soaked in hot water and exfoliated.
Have I just bought a dud razor altogether? Should I try another blade out of the pack that came with it? Can you get a dud blade?
Any tips, tricks suggestions all very much appreciated before I go out and buy another sodding Venus that will give me a shaving rash after the first day 😬.