I'm waiting for my new brush to get here. It's a Frank shaving silvertip badger brush. I snagged it on eBay for under $30 total. I had my eye on a silvertip by simply beautiful for $25 on Amazon but I missed my chance to get it.
Congrats. Keep us posted with pics of course.
WARHAWK
Been using the Micro touch one, it has solved all of the irritation and razor burn problems I was having. I don't know why I didn't try a 1 piece DE sooner, this is so easy to clean and change the blade on. My other Razors are either 2 or 3 piece razors.
For shaving I use Taylor of Oldbond street sensitive.
I'm going to pick up a new brush when I get a chance; I've been eyeballing a silver tip badger by Simply beautiful. Presently I use a Semogue 2,000.
Whipped dog has some very nice silver tip brushes, at great prices. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't pulled the trigger yet.
Edit: just saw you've ordered elsewhere!
About time I posted a shave of the day.
Razor: Merkur 1904
Blade: Merkur
Soap: Palmolive Classic Palm Extract shave cream
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Bristle Brush
Dessert: Tabac Classic
Mixing things up a bit at the moment - new razor, different blades, new shaving cream and different aftershave (I always used to use Tabac when I was a teenager - the scent kind of feels like coming home).
Hi DanO: Thanks for sharing your SOTD pic. I look forward to seeing more pics of your SOTD and look forward to your participation on SBGs and in the Safety Razor Section of SBGs.
WARHAWK
Monday, April 8, 2014 SOTD
Razor: Merkur Mergress
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Soap: TIKI Bar Soap (Sandalwood)
Brush: Simpson Duke 3
Dessert: Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub
Just had an incredible face & dome shave. For any one on the fence who are thinking about the traditional way of shaving, I hope you can experience this way of shaving. It is truly epic and it is so relaxing. I recently discovered another great shave soap from TIKI Bar Soap. Amanda of TIKI Bar Soap can be found on
www.etsy.com. She makes some incredible soaps and it is made in the good ole USA. She provides great customer service and her shave soaps are top notch.
WARHAWK
Warhawk you mentioned that the MT One shaves similar to the Super Sport. I picked up 2 SS razors for $27 on eBay; I can report that the One is much more mild than the SS. Despite being similar in weight, the One has slightly less blade exposure. The doors on the SS razors I have are rather loose so that could be a factor.
I can FINALLY contribute to this thread!
Razor: Micro Touch One
Blade: Dorco
Soap: Damn Handsome Scotch Ale Shaving Soap
Brush: Softtouch Boar Bristle Brush
Balm: Nivea Sensitive After Shave Balm
My first DE shave! Yeah! lol Butta smooth dome...
How's that working out for you Wutwutman?
Are you fully converted over to DE shaving?
How's that working out for you Wutwutman?
Are you fully converted over to DE shaving?
So far so good! Having some issues with getting the angle right on the back of my head but working thru it lol
I've found that I seem to have a better angle starting at the top of my head and moving down to the neck. Back of my head does present a bit of a steeper challenge and it seems like I can't always get a perfect shave back there. I have a lot of scars back there though.
Hi WWM: Welcome and congrats on head shaving the traditional way. We look forward to your participation, sir.
WARHAWK
Last Nite's SOTD, April 12, 2014, Saturday
Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Feather
Soap: Mystic Water Marrakesh
Brush: Semogue BC Texugo
Dessert: Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub
For those on the DE or SE fence, you will be rewarded with a superior smooth shave and will enjoy the experience in shaving the traditional way.
WARHAWK
My SOTD for today 4/13/14 (the 6th sly anniversary shave)
Razor: Micro One-Touch
Blade: Voshkod
Lather: RazoRock/Shave Secret
Aftershave: Ice Cube/Osage Rub
Brush: Badger
Also, here are some pictures of my wet shaving arsenal (updated)