First week of DE shaving: F.U. Track 2!

I've been shaving with a Trac 2 for 40 years. Kept trying new blades as they came out and each seemed worse than the one before it and more expensive.

Finally decided to man up and try DE shaving like my father. I remember the blood. I also remember that he was kind of clumsy and not focused. So I went for it and bought a Merkur 23c, already had the TOOBS soap and a badger brush.

Wow, wow, WOW! Nicked myself once or twice, but an amazing experience. So much to learn but I want it all now.

Three things I really hadn't grasped before:

• Angle, angle, angle of the blade
• Face mapping: knowing the angles of my face and the direction of my beard.
• Lather: getting it just right makes all the difference for me.

I know technique is what I need to work on but I can't help eyeing the different soaps and creams, and I'm looking at Weber razors, maybe even a slant from somewhere.

I know. I've learned from all you amazing guys: Technique first and foremost. But Webers are so shiny... and pretty. They'd look so good on the shelf I'm going to have to clear for all my stuff.

I know: technique.

But a huge thanks to all you guys!