SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)

[Goatee]

Well, i shaved with my EJ this morning with a feather and it did drag a little! I ended up using my Proglide to finish off!!! Not used that for months!! Was good too!!

[greatnessinc]

To combat dragging, use a fresh blade and hold your razor tightly (without adding pressure to the blade).
I find that having a firm grip helps combat skipping of the razor.

[warhawk]

@Goatee:  Nate gave you some good advice.  You should also check your lather to make certain you got a good amount to decrease the drag.

WARHAWK

[warhawk]

Tuesday Nite, July 8, 2014 SOTD

Razor:  Weber DLC w/ Graphite Black Bulldog Handle

Blade:  Super Iridium

Soap:  Mystic Water Bay Rum

Brush:  TSN Semogue 2012 LE

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub

I had such a great shave that I did not want it to end. 



WARHAWK

[Goatee]

Thanks guys. It was a new blade. Also, i used loads of lather. It was only dragging on certain areas.

The blade was a feather. Used on a couple of times now but still i am having to go over some bits quite a few times and even then they remain a little rough.

[greatnessinc]

7/9/14

Preshave: Shave secret
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Astra
Brush: Silvertip badger
Cream: TOBS sensitive
Post: Witch hazel soaked cotton ball

[Fondlheine]

Seeing as I shave at night (guess I'm part of the vampire shaving legion  ) then mine would be SOTN...


Razor: Mercury Futur
Blade: Feather
Brush: Simpson Duke 1
Soap: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Aftershave: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man

[warhawk]

@Fondlheine:  Welcome to the sly fraternity and to the SOTD thread.  I usually shave at nite unless I am not working.  Post up in the INTRO section of the forum(if you haven't already) so we can give you a proper welcome.

WARHAWK

[warhawk]

Saturday, July 12, 2014 SOTD

Razor:  Weber DLC w/ Graphite Black Bulldog Handle

Blade:  Feather

Soap:  Mike's Natural Soap (Lemongrass & Eucalyptus)

Brush:  Semogue 2012 Special Edition

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub

Just had an incredible, relaxing shave, I enjoyed it so much that I did not want it to end.  There is nothing better then head shaving the traditional way.



WARHAWK

[Fondlheine]

Tonight's Shaving from the Crypt tale is called ICE IS NICE
(I mixed up a nice face cooling lather, see below)

Pre-shave: TOBS Preshave oil
Razor: "The Beast" Mule r41
Blade: Feather
Brush: The little brush that can, Simpson Wee Scot
The mixed bag of lather: C.O. Bigelow cream mixed with some Yeti Snot
Post-shave: refrigerated witch hazel
After shave: C.O. Bigelow Exiler Blue

[Goatee]

I am liking the Feather these days! Still need to perfect my technique though as still rough in places! 

[Fondlheine]

I don't mind Feathers, but I tend to like Lab Blue's or Med Prep's a little more.
But that's part of the fun of wet shaving, trying new stuff 

[Goatee]

Razor:  Merkur 37c

Blade:  Feather

Soap:  TOBS Sensitive + Wilkinson Sword (Mixed)

Brush:  EJ Badger

Dessert:  Cold Water, Bump Patrol

Cut myself once! It was a bleeder but Alum Block sorted that out! First time with a Feather in the 37c. Overall a nice shave. Still some rough bits that just wont get smooth though!

Shaved my face too (Around Goatee) but used my Braun for that!

[Fondlheine]

Tonight's check-in from the vampire shaving legion

Preshave: nothing
Face blade: (my favorite straight) Wostenholm EBRO 7/8 wedge
On the dome: iKon DLC slant with a med prep blade
Lather provided by: Castle Forbes Lavender
Lather whipping tool: Simpson x2
Post production services by: Witch Hazel
And finally: Castle Forbes Lavendar A/S balm

[reddog]

My first post in this section.

Preshave with Remington foil shaver

Nivea sensitive gel with a no-name brush

1954 vintage Gillette razor

Feather blade (Thanks again Warhawk for the assortment of blades)

Ice cube rub

WH, aloe, tea tree oil lotion, 3 applications, (super shine!)

Did head and face, it was a nice close shave.