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#285 by warhawk on 13 Sep, 2012 07:30
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Gents: I'm really loving your responses and participations on the SOTD.
@BBCMark... I noticed that you haven't been using your Merkur razor. Have you given up on safety razors?
@Bluebriz: Brian... I'm so glad that I was able to a great deal on at Merkur 37C slant razor. I have been enjoying it.
@Slynito: For a beginner in DE razors... I echo Brian's suggestions on the EJ89L. A beginner should go with a regular DE razor not a slant razor. JMHO
@ D o u g: Doug... if I have to get up early in the morning (i.e. work) I shave late at night. I stay smooth throughout my work day. If I have to "rush" a shave than I just skip the shave.
WARHAWK
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#286 by warhawk on 13 Sep, 2012 08:22
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This was last night's DE shave using the Merkur 37C.
Razor: Merkur 37C
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Mike's Natural Soap (Lemongrass)
Finished it off with an ice cube rub and Nivea for Men aftershave balm. This was my 1st time using the Polsilver Super Iridiums. It is a blade made from St. Petersburg, Russia. This blade is super sharp and smooth. I plan I using this blade in the future.
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#287 by warhawk on 13 Sep, 2012 08:32
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On a side note... If you like the Feather blades, I suggest that you try the Super Iridium blades. Of course this is my first time using it but it is super sharp like the Feather. Do I still like my Astra SP??? No... I don't. I still LOVE my Astra SP. If you combine it's performance and inexpensive price than the Astra SP blades will always be my go to blade. YMMV of course. However.... I just enjoy experimenting with different blades and sharing my reviews with you gents.
WARHAWK
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#288 by -Doug- on 13 Sep, 2012 08:37
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@ D o u g: Doug... if I have to get up early in the morning (i.e. work) I shave late at night. I stay smooth throughout my work day. If I have to "rush" a shave than I just skip the shave.
WARHAWK
I'll have to try that. I didn't have time this morning to DE my face or head.
I got good shaves, but just not with my trust Merkur.
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#289 by Slynito on 13 Sep, 2012 11:07
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I was surprised this morning...I was in a hurry and just for the helluvit I washed my face w/soap 'n' water (cold) and smeared on some Burt's Bees shave cream and went to scraping with a thrice used Astra...WTG, ATG w/o reapplying and I got a DFS (Damn Fine Shave) for the little effort I expended. The old time ways rock!
Sometimes...
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#290 by -Doug- on 14 Sep, 2012 07:15
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Humble beginnings...
Whipped in to a nice creamy lather.
This morning's setup for my face. -
#291 by Laser Man on 14 Sep, 2012 14:09
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Doug,
Wow - I've never come close to making the lathers that you and WARHAWK do. Mine are embarassing by comparison.
Today's SOTD: head and face at the sink:
HeadShed to exfoliate
Art of Shaving unscented pre-shave oil
Edwin Jagger sandalwood shaving soap whipped to comparatively anemic lather (see above comment)
One ATG pass on the head with a Gillette Fusion
Relather, then
Merkur razor with Merkur blade on head and face
Nivea Senstive After-shave balm
Result: BBS shave! I shaved at 6:30 AM. It's now 4:00 and I still have only the slightest stubble. -
#292 by Bluebriz on 14 Sep, 2012 14:51
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I've never been able to get especially good lathers with the EJ soaps, although they smell great!
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#293 by Sir Harry on 15 Sep, 2012 20:06
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Today's safety shave (all at sink)
Razor: Lord DE
Blade: Derby
Soap: Headslick w/Shave Secret
Brush: Bump Patrol
Post Shave Treatment: Ice Cube, Osage Rub, Witch Hazel, Olive Oil Hair Spray(for shine)
Face:
Cut chinstrap/douchebag beard down with one guard....trying to grow a wider beard. Shaped up with Andis trimmers. -
#294 by Slynito on 16 Sep, 2012 07:10
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I tried using 7 O'clock blades for the last couple shaves. Ouch!
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#295 by mahaw90 on 16 Sep, 2012 12:14
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My merkur 34c is not cutting properly, I have no idea why, put a fresh feather in it aswell, strange.
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#296 by -Doug- on 17 Sep, 2012 11:44
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I tried a Merkur blade again today. It wasn't as bad as the first time I tried it but it still left me needing to do some styptic work post shave. It's just not the blade for me.
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#297 by Slynito on 17 Sep, 2012 13:30
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The Merkur isn't my blade either, Doug.
I just saw Dorco stainless DE blades on E-bay for >$9 / 100, postage paid....good price.
Has anyone ever used them?
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#298 by warhawk on 17 Sep, 2012 15:24
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Doug,
If you are having trouble... you must "taper" the water. Add a couple of drops of water or add more product to your brush. Keep us posted on your lathers my friend.
Wow - I've never come close to making the lathers that you and WARHAWK do. Mine are embarassing by comparison.
WARHAWK
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#299 by warhawk on 17 Sep, 2012 15:47
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I had a zen-like DE shave this afternoon. Since....I have discovered my favorite shave soap Mike's Natural Soap, I have been neglecting my other soaps and creams. So for this afternoon's shave, I went with my favorite shave cream TOBS (Taylor of Old Bond Street) Sandalwood Shaving Cream. I did a review of the TOBS last spring in the Products Review Section of the Forum.
I am glad that I revisited the TOBS. I love it's sandalwood aroma. It lathers like yogurt & provided thick cushion as my blade glided effortlessly. TOBS is an excellent shaving cream from England that I highly recommend. It comes in many scents and is a great performing shave cream.
DE SOTD: Face (sink) & Dome (shower)
Razor: Merkur 37C slant razor
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: Semogue 620
Finished it off with an ice cube rub and refrigerated Osage Rub. There is nothing like a DE shave. I love it.
WARHAWK