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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #30 on: July 14, 2012, 09:16:13 PM »
Hey Mike:  Glad that U had a good morning DE shave.   I hope that the Astra SP will give U a better shave (next time) but this goes to show that YMMV (your mileage may vary).  What one blade or product works great for one person may not work as great for the next. 

Sounds like you are thoroughly enjoying your DE journey.  I'm glad that you are getting rave reviews from the wifey and daughter.  So... do U think Kody will be interested in DE shaving one day?

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #31 on: July 14, 2012, 09:21:27 PM »
Just had another relaxing evening SOTD...

Face shave: (Sink)

Razor:  FaTip
Blade:  Astra SP
Shaving Soap:  Mama Bear's Soap (lemon-rose scent)
Brush:  Semogue 620

Head shave (shower)

Razor:  Weber DLC
Blade:  Astra SP
Shaving Soap:  Mama Bear's Soap (lemon-rose)
Brush;  Semogue 620

Ice cube rub,  TN Dickinson's Witch Hazel

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #32 on: July 15, 2012, 11:35:56 AM »
Had one of the smoothest shaves of my life today!  :D 

Warhawk was incredibly generous and shipped me a few Astra SP blades to try out and my first impression of them is that they work a bit better than the Derby blades I had used previously.  It'll take a few more shaves with each to decide which one I like better, but it seems Astra is ahead in the runnings right now.  Also, for the past few shaves I've gotten much better at making a thick, creamy lather.  I started using less water and more cream, and the consistency of the lather has improved greatly.

Face and head sink shave:

Razor:  EJ de89
Blade:  Astra SP
Shaving Cream:  ToBS Sandalwood (with a few drops of glycerin and Shave Secret)
Brush:  Vulfix 1016 Badger
Aftershave:  Cold water rinse and Osage Rub

I also don't need to touch up with the Hydro 5 anymore!  O0


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #33 on: July 16, 2012, 08:25:53 AM »
This morning's shave

Head

Razor : HeadBlade Sport
Blade : Gillette Contour Plus (yellow adaptor)
Soap  : Supermax menthol shaving cream
Brush : Tweezerman
A/S    : Brut Spirit

Face :

Razor : Gillette “Classic” DE (A big thanks to “BlueBriz”.)
Blade : BIC Chrome platinum (my favourite blade so far)
Soap  : Supermax menthol shaving cream
Brush : Tweezerman
A/S    : Brut Spirit
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #34 on: July 16, 2012, 09:39:41 AM »
Last night's shave:

Head (in the shower):

Razor: HeadBlade
Shave Soap : HeadSlick
Brush : Wally World Special

Face (at the sink):

Razor:  Edwin Jagger DE89L
Blade:  Astra SP
Shave soap:  RazoRock XXX
Brush:  Vulfix 1001
Post Shave : Brut After Shave Balm, Original Scent (Head & face)

So this was my second shave with the Astra SP blade. Again... not as good of a shave as the Derby blade.
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #35 on: July 16, 2012, 04:25:44 PM »
This morning's shave

Face :

Razor : Gillette “Classic” DE (A big thanks to “BlueBriz”.)
Blade : BIC Chrome platinum (my favourite blade so far)
Soap  : Supermax menthol shaving cream
Brush : Tweezerman
A/S    : Brut Spirit


Hey Waine, 
it's a Gillette flare tip superspeed razor (at least I think that's the one I sent!)

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #36 on: July 16, 2012, 06:31:01 PM »
Tonight's shave:

Head (in the shower):

Razor: HeadBlade
Shave Soap : HeadSlick
Brush : Wally World Special

Face (at the sink):

Razor:  Edwin Jagger DE89L
Blade:  Gillette 7 O'Clock
Shave soap:  RazoRock XXX
Brush:  Vulfix 1001
Post Shave : Nivea Cool Kick Arctic Freeze (Head & face)

This was my first shave with this Gillette blade.... and boy do I like it. I got an outstanding shave! My best shave yet. Part of the reason for that is that for the first time I shaved against the grain on my last pass. In addition, I think I'm starting to get the hang of making a good lather and getting the correct blade angle. This was only my 5th shave so I still have a long way to go before I'm "experienced".
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #37 on: July 16, 2012, 08:53:15 PM »
Just had a nice, relaxing evening shave...

Face shave:

Razor:  FaTip
Blade:  Polsilver
Brush:  Semogue 620
Soap:  Mike's Natural Soap (lemongrass scent)

Head shave:

Razor:  Weber DLC
Blade:  Polsilver
Brush:  Semogue 620
Soap:  Mike's Natural Soap (lemongrass scent)

Finalized it with a cold water rinse, ice cube rub, and witch hazel.  This was my 1st time using the Polsilver blade.  It is a DE blade from Russia that is unfortunately out of production.  You can still purchase these blades at limited shaving sites.  These Russian blades provided a great shave with no tugs.  It provided a smooth shave.   Ahhhh...... there is nothing like an evening safety razor shave. 8)

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #38 on: July 16, 2012, 09:04:44 PM »
@ BillonBass:  Glad that U are liking the Astra SP

@ Waine:  Post some pic of your new DE razor.  It sounds like it is Gillette Super Speed.  Is it a black handle?  or nickel handle?  If it is a black handle than it is a 60-70s Super Speed;  if it is a nickel handle than it is a 40-50s Super Speed.

@Mikekoz:  Mike.... those Gillette 7'o clock blades are great also.  They give some great shaves.  Glad that you are also going ATG. 

@Bluebriz:  Brian... show that Cobra Classic when ya post on the SOTD.  I never get tired of seeing that shiny chrome hybrid safety razor.

@npsbg:  Show us some pics of that Merkur.

@ R o b 6:  Rob... keep us posted on your DE journey.  Take that plunge my friend.  U are gonna love it.  You got a great Merkur razor.

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #39 on: July 17, 2012, 12:03:56 AM »
This morning's shave

Head (at sink)

Razor : HeadBlade Sport
Blade : Gillette Contour Plus (yellow adaptor)
Soap  : Clearasil exfoliator then Supermax shaving cream (the non-menthol one)
Brush : Tweezerman
A/S    : Brut Spirit

Face (at sink)

Razor : Gillette flare tip Superspeed (a marvelous little piece)
Blade : Supermax Super Stainless
Soap  : Supermax shaving cream
Brush : Tweezerman
A/S    : Brut Spirit

I am rubbing my head while I write this, Hmm, Awesome!

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #40 on: July 17, 2012, 03:22:10 AM »
Yesterday evening shave (face only), in hotel on a business trip:

Razor: Merkur travel razor 985
Blade: Astra SP, what else?.. ;)
Soap: Dutch Vergulde Hand stick
Brush: Mühle Finest Badger
AS: Tüff sensitive

The little open comb razor gave a really good shave, as always.

My head has to wait a little bit, hit it in the weekend and as long as the scratches in the skin are not healed the few remaining hairs can grow.. ;)
« Last Edit: July 17, 2012, 03:23:59 AM by Stevie Hood »

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #41 on: July 17, 2012, 06:04:20 AM »
@Warhawk - Mel, I would put pictures on here, but I'm lazy when it comes to messing around cropping the pictures to a small enough size to be uploaded here!  Soon!

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #42 on: July 17, 2012, 06:16:13 AM »
Warhawk, I love posting pics, but to be perfectly honest, this site, as wonderful as it is, does not have a very user friendly way of posting photos.  It would be so much better if you could just load a Jpeg from your PC by clicking the "add photo" under the "Add BBC tags"  in the "Post reply" section, browsing and then adding.

I'm with BlueBriz, I dont like to faff around too much when posting a pic.

No offence intended...

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #43 on: July 17, 2012, 12:11:34 PM »
I have an iPhone and I use tapatalk app, it's so simple to upload!

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #44 on: July 17, 2012, 06:59:24 PM »
Hello fellow chrome domes:  I am really enjoying everyone's replies and posts on each and everyone's SOTD.  Keep em coming fellas. O0

I am still super smooth from last night's shave so I am skipping my evening ritual.  I cannot wait until tomorrow night's shave. 8)

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