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#270
by
Laser Man
on 06 Sep, 2012 09:49
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I've fallen behind in posting here. My routine this week has been:
Face and head at the sink...
Art of Shaving unscented pre-shave oil
Edwin Jagger Sandalwood soap - whipped to a creamy lather with an Omega brush
Merkur DE with Derby blade
Warm and cold rinses
Nivea Sensitive after-shave balm
Today I was running very late, so I used my old Fusion on my head, but the DE on my face. Still getting a few nicks, so my technique still needs more work.
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#271
by
Mikekoz13
on 06 Sep, 2012 09:51
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OK...... I haven't shaved my head or face since early Monday afternoon (leaving for work at 4:30 AM and getting home at 8 PM) so I have some serious growth going. I look sort of like a street corner bum but not as good looking.
So tonight I will lift my trusty EJ DE89L, new Derby blade installed, and glide it over my head and face. It should be a very satisfying shave.
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#272
by
warhawk
on 06 Sep, 2012 23:12
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My relaxing evening SOTD:
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89L (face)>>>sink
Razor: Gillette Fatboy (dome)>>>shower
Blade: Feather
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Mike's Natural Soap (Lime)
All I gotta say is that I am gonna be sleeping good tonight.
WARHAWK
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#273
by
Slynito
on 10 Sep, 2012 07:51
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How do you like the Feathers, Mel? Do they live up to their rep?
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#274
by
Mikekoz13
on 10 Sep, 2012 15:25
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How do you like the Feathers, Mel? Do they live up to their rep?
The Feathers are awesome! Love them! (Sorry for stepping in Mel!)
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#275
by
mahaw90
on 10 Sep, 2012 17:59
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Yeah the feathers are awesome.
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#276
by
warhawk
on 10 Sep, 2012 18:02
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How do you like the Feathers, Mel? Do they live up to their rep?
Absolutely!!! The Feather blades are great.
WARHAWK
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#277
by
warhawk
on 10 Sep, 2012 18:32
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My 2nd shave with the Merkur 37C slant razor was simply incredible. It is considered an aggressive razor. The hefty, heavy handle felt great in my hand. I loaded it with an Astra SP blade and I experienced a BBS face (in sink) and dome (in shower) shave. I used my trusty Semogue 620 brush with Mike's Natural Soap (lemongrass).
All in all... the Merkur 37C slant razor is a great DE razor. I would recommend this razor only if you have some experience in DE shaving. I would not suggest this razor to a beginner because of its aggressiveness.
WARHAWK
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#278
by
Slynito
on 10 Sep, 2012 19:37
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Thank you both...I've got some but haven't tried them yet.
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#279
by
mahaw90
on 11 Sep, 2012 01:43
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Razor: HeadBlade
Cartridge: Gillette Sensor 3
Exfoliant: HeadShed
Shave cream: HeadSlick
Post shave aftercare: Bump Patrol (as I have run out of ClearHead)
A damn good morning shave, they just keep getting better. BBS dome, feeling fresh, feel revitalised, feel good.
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#280
by
Bluebriz
on 11 Sep, 2012 21:14
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Last night, shower shave of both head and face.
Face razor 37C slant. Mike's Peppermint (and something....Rosemary?) soap, Omega Boar brush, Feather blade. Super smooth!
Head razor Wilkinson Sword Extreme III disposable razor, soap and brush as above.
Wonderful close, relaxing shave.
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#281
by
Slynito
on 12 Sep, 2012 12:55
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Last night, shower shave of both head and face.
Face razor 37C slant. Mike's Peppermint (and something....Rosemary?) soap, Omega Boar brush, Feather blade. Super smooth!
Head razor Wilkinson Sword Extreme III disposable razor, soap and brush as above.
Wonderful close, relaxing shave.
I'm going to gift a relative with a new DE razor...should I consider a 37C for a guy with a normal beard? The 37C with Feather blades sounds extremely aggressive to me.
What's your opinion?
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#282
by
-Doug-
on 12 Sep, 2012 13:34
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Two awesome shaves today:
Head (in the shower) -
SH5 - C. O. Bigelow Cream - 2 passes* with a HeadShed exfoliation inbetween - cold water rise - ClearHead
*It fells pretty damn smooth after just one pass, but the second pass doesn't take too long and makes it that much more smoother.
Face (at the sink) - Merkur Futur - C. O. Bigelow Cream whipped to Warhawk-esque thickness - 3 passes - Gillette A/S Lotion
I really need to get back on DE'ing my head. It just takes so long to do both surface in the morning. I may see about doing one at night. Those that have DE'd their head at night.....does it "last" long enough the next day?
On the plus side, my face DE technique has improved by leaps and bounds recently. I hope that will translate into a good experience on the dome.
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#283
by
Bluebriz
on 12 Sep, 2012 20:57
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Last night, shower shave of both head and face.
Face razor 37C slant. Mike's Peppermint (and something....Rosemary?) soap, Omega Boar brush, Feather blade. Super smooth!
Head razor Wilkinson Sword Extreme III disposable razor, soap and brush as above.
Wonderful close, relaxing shave.
I'm going to gift a relative with a new DE razor...should I consider a 37C for a guy with a normal beard? The 37C with Feather blades sounds extremely aggressive to me. What's your opinion?
A lot of people have suggested the slant is aggressive, but I don't find it to be so at all. That said, if you're talking about someone's first DE, I'd probably suggest an Edwin Jagger DE89 just to be safe!
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#284
by
Slynito
on 12 Sep, 2012 21:03
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Thank you Bluebriz...I'll sure consider the, Mick Jagger when I go to order.