Multiple passes is the key.
I use Mitchell's as well. Great Soap.
I soak my brush in hot water, shake it out and rub it on the top of the puck for about 10 seconds to load the brush. I face lather, so I just rub the soapy brush on my face.
Then shave going with the grain.
Splash hot water, later, shave across the grain.
After you get the hang of it, do a third pass going against the grain. I can only go against the grain on part of my face, otherwise I get ingrown hairs.
Good luck, take it slow and get an styptic pencil. First week might be rough. Don't use the Feather or Kai first. They are sharper. I think I used Derby first. I only use Feather now. I think the Merkur were really bad. I get about 4-5 days with a blade. I try to push it for 6 (full week, I don't shave on Sat), but I can tell.
This is the pelican of shaving,
Badger & Blade - Home
Here is a guy with a bunch of videos,
Shave Tutor - YouTube
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Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa
I just ordered from royalshave.com
Edwin Jagger DE89L
Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap
Super Multipack of Double Edge Razor Blades (looking forward to seeing which one is best)
Vulfix Super Badger Brush #374
Never used a safety razor but it's my last resort.
any insights on starting out?
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