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#885 by digitaldome on 07 Jun, 2014 22:09
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@Goatee The EJ DE89 handle should fit the R41 head with no problem...
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#886 by Goatee on 07 Jun, 2014 22:11
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Many thanks. May get one for the face. -
#887 by wutwutman on 08 Jun, 2014 07:38
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Birthday SOTD!
Pre: Shave Secret
Brush: GBS Pure Bager
Soap: C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream - Eucalyptus
Razor: '47 GEM Clog-Pruf & Frankentech
Blade: GEM & PolSilver Super Iridium (2)
Splash: Shea Moisture Shave Tea Tree Herbal AS Elixer
Post: Nivea Sensitive ASB
After: Master Bay Rum & Pacific Shaving Moisturizer
Being that today is beginning of my 47th year on this rock we call Earth, I thought I'd man up and try out one of my GEMs. Wisely I chose the Clog-Pruf over the more aggressive MMOC. In preparation I watched several GEM shaving technique videos and read up on you guys words of wisdom. Even practiced with no blade. Thought I was ready. NOPE. Several painful nicks later, I decided to salvage what was left of the shave (and my dome!) and pulled out the Frankentech. The Pol blade preformed great! I love the scent of the Bigelow. Apparently its made by Proraso? It lathered very well, but seemed a little drying on the skin. Is it comparable to Proraso? Long story short, after some deft application of the styptic stick, I ended up with a CCS. No BBS for me today, maybe not for a couple days. We'll see how I heal.. -
#888 by Goatee on 08 Jun, 2014 08:19
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Happy birthday Wutwutman!! I am 50 in August!!!!! Yikes!!!
If you find a Razor that does an epic job for you why dont you stick with it? I am aiming to fing 'the' one razor that does it for me.
Tried the 37c and had a 2nd shave with it today which went good. Lots of touching up but no nicks etc.
Going back to the EJD89L though as that gives a smoother shave for me.
Have a great day mate. -
#889 by warhawk on 08 Jun, 2014 10:41
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@SirHarry: Glad to see you posting back in the Safety Razor SOTD, my friend.
@Paul: Again, thanks for the 2013 R41 link, I already know that I will eventually get it and I cannot wait to pair it up with my Weber Bulldog and Wave Handle.
@Goatee: Hope you still don't give up on the 37C so easily. You only had it for about 2 or 3 shaves. Also, keep us posted if you get the 2013 R41 head.
WARHAWK
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#890 by warhawk on 08 Jun, 2014 10:42
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@W: Hi Adonis... Happy Birthday, my friend. May you have a great day and an even better year. So... what are your plans to celebrate your day?
WARHAWK
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#891 by Goatee on 08 Jun, 2014 10:54
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I have sold the 37c so ging back to EJD89 to really get my technique spot on before i go trying any other razor. I may sill get the R41 head though for my face!
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#892 by warhawk on 08 Jun, 2014 11:24
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I have sold the 37c so ging back to EJD89 to really get my technique spot on before i go trying any other razor. I may sill get the R41 head though for my face!
Ok. . . Remember to be patient with DE shaving. You cannot get immediate results and be comfortable with it. This type of shaving requires patience. One thing about the traditional way of shaving is that it rewards you with incredible shaves and most of all it makes shaving fun.
WARHAWK
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#893 by greatnessinc on 08 Jun, 2014 11:31
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@Wutwutman
Happy birthday bro! I never would've guessed you were that old. -
#894 by digitaldome on 08 Jun, 2014 16:49
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@wutwutman Happy Birthday!
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#895 by Sir Harry on 08 Jun, 2014 18:55
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Happy birthday, wutwutman!....If I had to guess your age, I would been off by a mile
! Happy shaving also!
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#896 by wutwutman on 09 Jun, 2014 06:33
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SOTD 6/8
First of all THANK YOU for all of the Birthday Wishes guys! I had a great day
Didn't do anything crazy LOL Hit a huge flea market but came up empty. There was a bunch of events going on downtown - Greek Fest (awesome food), Art Fair, Live Music, more food, etc. So I was busy all weekend
Pre: Maggard Razors PSO - lavender
Brush: GBS Pure Bager
Soap: Arko
Razor: '69 Gillette TTO Black Handle
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Splash: Shea Moisture Shave Tea Tree Herbal AS Elixer
Post: Azzaro Chrome AS Balm
After: Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS & Pacific Shaving Moisturizer
Much better shave today. The Gillette Silver Blue blade is very sharp. No weepers but I could definitely feel the blade. Not as smooth as the Personna Red. Got better results with the Arko also. The different brush definitely made the difference. My TTO shaves almost identically to my Super Speed. Very nearly a BBS today. I'd say its an excellent CCS. I seem to have healed nicely from yesterdays debacle LOL -
#897 by greatnessinc on 09 Jun, 2014 08:51
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I have 2 of those razors but mine are in terrible condition which is probably to be expected since I only paid $27 total for both of them. They work but the doors are loose and the plating is coming off in spots. No point in getting them fixed as it'd cost more to fix one than I paid for them.
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#898 by wutwutman on 10 Jun, 2014 06:04
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SOTD 6/10
Pre: Maggard Razors PSO - Cherry Sandalwood Vanilla
Brush: Omega 48 Pro Boar
Soap: AOS Unscented Sensitive
Razor: Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword
Splash: Shea Moisture Shave Tea Tree Herbal AS Elixir
Post: Nivea Sensitive AS
After: Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS & Pacific Shaving Moisturizer
The Wilkinson Sword is another super sharp blade! But it felt really rough on my face. I'll try it one more time and if it still feels that way it's dropping out of rotation. The AOS lathered really well. Nice cushion. I'm finding I really like the feel of the Omega, even though its huge. I think it may actually be designed for face lathering. -
#899 by greatnessinc on 10 Jun, 2014 11:49
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5/11/14
Pre: Johnson's baby oil infused with aloe
cream: Taylor of Oldbond street sensitive
Razor: Fatboy
Blade: Feather
Brush: silvertip badger
Post: the usual home made after shave
Result: BBS
