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#525
by
smoothsailing
on 08 Mar, 2013 21:33
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Oh as in just mail it to someone that wants it?
Haha that'd actually be very doable since I work for a shipping company. If I decide I don't want it after a couple more test shaves, I can do that very economically for someone.
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#526
by
BillOnBass
on 12 Mar, 2013 17:58
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It's official. I just had the best shave of my life! Not a single nick, BBS, and very relaxing. Absolutely zero irritation. It's no coincidence that this incredible shave is a result of taking my sweet time (about 40 minutes including shower, head and face shaved). I usually can't spare that much time for shaving, but when I can I hope to have results like this every time!
Razor: EJ de89
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Vulfix badger
Preshave: Shower, apricot scrub, hot water, Shave Secret, more hot water
Soap: Tabac
Postshave: Cold water, witch hazel
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#527
by
Todo Duro
on 13 Mar, 2013 16:57
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It's official. I just had the best shave of my life! Not a single nick, BBS, and very relaxing. Absolutely zero irritation.
I'm going to borrow BillOnBass's words here, but even more so as this has been my first DE shave ever as well! Much easier than I'd have expected and all in all an experience light years ahead of scraping at one's face with a disposable cartridge razor. Only downside is that at the end of it my bathroom looked like a foam party venue
The hardware:
Razor: Muhle R89
Blade: Derby Extra
Brush: Tweezerman
Soap: Palmolive cream
Preshave: Hot water
Postshave: Cold water, alum block, Nivea AS balsam
Looks like I can finally say g'bye to the razor rash and folliculitis I've been saddled with since I started shaving... well better late than never. Seriously, a massive THANK YOU to all of you guys on this forum, most likely I'd never have got into this without reading your posts!
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#528
by
Bluebriz
on 13 Mar, 2013 19:20
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That's great guys! I'm really happy that you're enjoying this classic and pleasurable way of shaving! 👍
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#529
by
smoothsailing
on 14 Mar, 2013 23:21
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Hey guys, glad to hear about the great shaves we're all having. I tried out a great new soap today!
Razor: Merkur 28C
Blade: 7AM HP
Brush: pure badger, nothing special
Soap: Queen Charlotte Soap: Esquire
Preshave: Hot water, Lucky Tiger face wash
Postshave: Cold water, Old Spice Classic after shave, Dove for Men face balm
Very smooth and comfortable shave. Closest I've gotten with just two passes + touch up. No irritation. Soap was very interesting. It is from a private vendor
http://www.queencharlottesoaps.com/ and they make (so far) great hand made soaps. It was a bit difficult to work up a good lather quickly, but once I did it was very worthwhile and lasted a quite a while. Soap scent wasn't too overpowering and had a delightful mix of woody/citrus smells to my nose anyways.
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#530
by
Bluebriz
on 18 Mar, 2013 22:35
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Had a great shave as usual last night😄
Razor: Progress
Blade: Feather
Soap: Biotique
Brush: Omega
Dessert: Bee Rescued a/s balm
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#531
by
Lynchy
on 19 Mar, 2013 02:30
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Had a great shave as usual last night😄
Razor: Progress
Blade: Feather
Soap: Biotique
Brush: Omega
Dessert: Bee Rescued a/s balm
Anymore info on that soap?
Haven't heard of it before?
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#532
by
smoothsailing
on 19 Mar, 2013 20:52
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Had an awesome shave today. The big difference: using a shaving stick. In combo with a new stainless shark blade (which I hadn't tried until today) it was pretty awesome! The stick just made lathering so much more enjoyable and allowed me to really work it in!
Razor: Merkur 23C
Blade: Shark Stainless
Brush: Pure badger brush
Soap: Tabac shaving stick
Preshave: Shower and hot water. Lucky Tiger face wash
Postshave: Old Spice Classic after shave, Dove Men post shave balm
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#533
by
Bluebriz
on 20 Mar, 2013 01:39
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Had a great shave as usual last night😄
Razor: Progress
Blade: Feather
Soap: Biotique
Brush: Omega
Dessert: Bee Rescued a/s balm
Anymore info on that soap?
Haven't heard of it before?
It's an Indian soap. Someone mentioned it on badger and blade and I decided to pick one up on eBay. Has a slight apple scent, but lathers up quickly and easily and does a really good job.
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#534
by
Bluebriz
on 20 Mar, 2013 01:41
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Had an awesome shave today. The big difference: using a shaving stick. In combo with a new stainless shark blade (which I hadn't tried until today) it was pretty awesome! The stick just made lathering so much more enjoyable and allowed me to really work it in!
Razor: Merkur 23C
Blade: Shark Stainless
Brush: Pure badger brush
Soap: Tabac shaving stick
Preshave: Shower and hot water. Lucky Tiger face wash
Postshave: Old Spice Classic after shave, Dove Men post shave balm
Only your first time with a stick? You've been missing out my friend! I love the Palmolive, Arko etc. Easy to use, cheap, great stuff! (Never tried Tabac stick but enjoy the soap in the ceramic pot.
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#535
by
Lynchy
on 20 Mar, 2013 02:53
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Had a great shave as usual last night😄
Razor: Progress
Blade: Feather
Soap: Biotique
Brush: Omega
Dessert: Bee Rescued a/s balm
Anymore info on that soap?
Haven't heard of it before?
It's an Indian soap. Someone mentioned it on badger and blade and I decided to pick one up on eBay. Has a slight apple scent, but lathers up quickly and easily and does a really good job.
Thanks mate,
I will look into it, an apple scent sounds interesting.
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#536
by
Bluebriz
on 20 Mar, 2013 04:21
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Hmmm.... My wife thinks it's more peach than apple.... Anyway, it has a fruity smell that I can't quite place...
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#537
by
Bluebriz
on 21 Mar, 2013 05:08
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Same soap and brush today, Biotique with the Omega brush. I also used Vitos pre-shave as well.
Today's razor was the non-folding Feather AC SS razor with a proguard blade.
Dessert was 444 balm with Bay Rum aftershave.
I've only recently discovered Bay Rum, so only have a cheapo brand, but I really love the smell, plus it lasts a while, which I also appreciate!
A great shave overall!
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#538
by
smoothsailing
on 21 Mar, 2013 19:27
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Hey Bluebriz, what kind of razor do you perform your head shaves with?
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#539
by
Bluebriz
on 22 Mar, 2013 00:21
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Hey Bluebriz, what kind of razor do you perform your head shaves with?
Hey,
I tend to use either the schick Extreme III which is really easy to use, the Gillette Guard, or the Headblade sport with Sensor Excel blades. Of the 3 I prefer the Schick.