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#360
by
MattD
on 04 Nov, 2012 13:17
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Ok, so I went to Bath & Body works and got the C.O. Bigelow shave cream and Target for a brush. Tried it this morning and loved it! The cooling effect in the cream is awesome and I live the smell. Next step is to try out different razors to fine tune the whole process for myself.
Thanks again to everyone for the help, guidance, and pointers.
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#361
by
Bluebriz
on 04 Nov, 2012 23:59
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Matt, not wanting to ruin your excitement or anything, but I suggest you spend some time getting your technique down with the razor and blades you have before trying other razors. It's not as exciting but in the long run the quality of your shaves will improve!
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#362
by
Baldstu
on 05 Nov, 2012 13:14
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Agreed Bluebriz
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#363
by
warhawk
on 06 Nov, 2012 08:14
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ELECTION DAY SOTD, Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Razor: 1960 Gillette Fatboy (dialed @ #7)
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush: Semogue SOC
Soap: Mike's Natural Soap (Lemongrass)
I went vintage today & had an incredible BBS face & dome shave. I finished it off with a cold water rinse and applied Bee-Bald HEAL. Hope everyone has a great day and hope your shaves are BBS.
WARHAWK
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#364
by
warhawk
on 06 Nov, 2012 14:13
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@ MattD: The only pointers or tips that I will give is the more you DE shave the better you will get. Also... do not rush and take your time with your safety razor shaves.
You must treat it with respect. Remember this is your "me" time, this is your spa-time, this is the time that you pamper yourself and "get away" from the world.
Enjoy trying different razors, blades, and other shaving items. Variety is the spice of life. Remember... this is a challenging and fun way to shave. Enjoy my friend. I know I am.
WARHAWK
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#365
by
Slynito
on 06 Nov, 2012 17:47
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Mel, has a good point...it's very nice to have a choice of razors, soaps and blades. Today I got out my 1955 Gillette Tech and a new Merkur blade and got a nice smooth shave from a non-aggressive razor. It's like using a hand saw, you don't force it. Just take your time and don't rush and before long you won't even be thinking about angle or pulling. Good luck!
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#366
by
-Doug-
on 07 Nov, 2012 08:17
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Razor: Merkur Futur (set to 3.5)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword DE Blade
Brush: Sally's Beauty Supply "Cheap-O" (but good enough for me) brush
Soap: Leftover HeadSlick from shower head shave with a little more added to the mixing bowl
I haven't posted in this thread in a while so I figure I'd post today's shave.
I've been on a shaving my face every few day kick for the past week. Before this morning, I hadn't shaved since Sunday morning so I was a little scruffy. The Merkur went through the few days of growth with ease. By the end of the first pass, my shave was already a SAS though with a few little weepers. I finished passes two and three and I had a nice, nearly BBS shave. A little bit of cold water splashing, styptic work and Gillette A/S lotion and the weepers are nearly all but a distant memory.
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#367
by
warhawk
on 07 Nov, 2012 11:45
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I skipped my head shave (still smooth) but had a great BBS face shave. I have been primarily using the Mike's Natural Soap and decided to revisit Taylor of Old Bond Street (TOBS) Sandalwood Shaving Cream. This is probably my favorite cream with Mike's Natural being my favorite shave soap. TOBS is a great performing cream that lathers like yogurt & provides great cushion. I love the sandalwood scent.
Razor: Weber ARC w/ Bulldog Handle
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Cream: TOBS Sandalwood Shaving Cream
Brush: Semogue 620
WARHAWK
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#368
by
warhawk
on 08 Nov, 2012 11:55
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 SOTD
Razor: Weber DLC w/ Bulldog Handle
Blade: Feather
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street (TOBS) Sandalwood Shaving Cream
Brush: Semogue 620
I had a very relaxing BBS face & dome shave . Prior to shave...I washed face & dome with Bee-Bald CLEAN and ended my routine with an ice cube rub, refrigerated witch hazel, and Bee-Bald HEAL. So far....the Bee-Bald products are great performers. Another relaxing spa-like DE experience....life is great. I hope you gents have a great day & happy shaves.
WARHAWK
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#369
by
theman
on 08 Nov, 2012 16:30
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Great picture , and also like the watch !!!!
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#370
by
warhawk
on 08 Nov, 2012 19:11
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Great picture , and also like the watch !!!!
Thanks....when are you going to participate in the Safety Razor SOTD?
WARHAWK
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#371
by
theebaldguy
on 09 Nov, 2012 18:38
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My very first SOTD entry!
Friday, November 9th, 2012 SOTD
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89L
Blade: Derby Extra
Soap: Van Der Hagen
Brush: Van Der Hagen
After Shave: None
Well, the first DE shave has come and gone. The Van Der Hagen soap from Walmart did not lather well, and I can't say that I liked it. The brush is...a brush. It does brush-like things. They're both very cheap at Walmart.
I was very careful to not bear down on the razor, and I went slow. I can happily say that I didn't cut myself. I used the EJ on my face and front of neck, and both the EJ and Fusion on my head. It's not the closest shave I've had, but I was more concerned with not turning my face into spaghetti. I need some good shave cream. I'm tempted to try the Head Slick I have. It has to be better than the VDH soap.
I really need to get some after shave. What was I thinking??
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#372
by
theman
on 09 Nov, 2012 19:38
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My very first SOTD entry!
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89L
Blade: Derby Extra
Soap: Van Der Hagen
Brush: Van Der Hagen
After Shave: None
Well, the first DE shave has come and gone. The Van Der Hagen soap from Walmart did not lather well, and I can't say that I liked it. The brush is...a brush. It does brush-like things. They're both very cheap at Walmart.
I was very careful to not bear down on the razor, and I went slow. I can happily say that I didn't cut myself. I used the EJ on my face and front of neck, and both the EJ and Fusion on my head. It's not the closest shave I've had, but I was more concerned with not turning my face into spaghetti. I need some good shave cream. I'm tempted to try the Head Slick I have. It has to be better than the VDH soap.
I really need to get some after shave. What was I thinking??
Sorry bro. ,
I like it watch how much water you put on your brush , have it good and hot ! After on the face let it set , unless you have you soaked your face with a towel. Then just put it on right, and shave ! Rince, and Happy Trails !
Thanks for the summary bro..
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#373
by
theebaldguy
on 10 Nov, 2012 04:28
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Saturday, November 10th, 2012 SOTD
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89L
Blade: Derby Extra
Cream: Head Slick
Brush: Van Der Hagen
After Shave: None
The Head Slick worked slightly better than the Van Der Hagen soap, for me anyway. Certainly easier to later up. A couple of very minor nicks, no worse than I've gotten with Fusion. Still very cautious, and not BBS everywhere. Onward and forward!
Edit: I noticed that the Head Slick gunked up the blade. I forgot that it's really good at doing that.
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#374
by
Bluebriz
on 10 Nov, 2012 05:07
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Did you soak the soap and brush in hot water before you lathered up? I find it hard to believe any shave soap is worse than head slick!