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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #660 on: August 27, 2013, 04:30:14 PM »
@Bluebriz:  Correction on the debut of the razor that will rival the CC.  It will be around the Christmas holiday season (Nov/Dec).  Not only will they debut a SE razor that will rival the CC but they will also have a stainless steel injector that will be similar to the Schick Injector razors that you love.


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #661 on: August 28, 2013, 04:20:13 AM »
@Bluebriz:  Correction on the debut of the razor that will rival the CC.  It will be around the Christmas holiday season (Nov/Dec).  Not only will they debut a SE razor that will rival the CC but they will also have a stainless steel injector that will be similar to the Schick Injector razors that you love.


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I might have to sell some stuff in order to try them out.... The RG didn't sell on B&B though 😭

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #662 on: August 29, 2013, 07:17:11 PM »
Thursday,  August 29, 2013  SOTD

Razor:  Above The Tie ATLAS  R

Blade:  Polsilver Super Iridum

Soap:  Mystic Water Marrakesh

Brush:  Morris & Forndran  L7

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

This is my 1st time with this stainless steel beauty.  It is a great performer.  Too early to tell but so far I am liking it.  For those of you who haven't tried Mystic Water Soap. . . I highly recommend it.  It provides great lather and protection and the scent is amazing.



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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #663 on: September 06, 2013, 10:01:12 PM »
Friday  Night ,  September 6, 2013 SOTD

Weber DLC

Feather

Mystic Water Marrakesh

ER 150 w/ TGN Best Badger

Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH,  refrigerated Osage Rub


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #664 on: September 08, 2013, 11:34:19 PM »
@Warhawk - Nice picture Mel!!

I don't have any pictures at the moment, but I've used a few different razors so wanted to share the info, if that's OK.

A member on B&B was kind enough to hone up my straights.

So last week, Thursday and Friday, I shaved with a Christensen 5/8 straight razor.  I will get photos on here sooner or later.
Soap was Chumba Cheech from Razorock.

Saturday I was in a hurry so used Schick injector L1 type, same soap as previous days.

This morning a quick one-pass shave with Kai Captain Excelia and kai blade.

Aftershave all three times was HBG Bay Rum, and a bit of Mundus Bay Rum Cologne.

I'm hoping to get some time this week to concentrate on the Christensen, and then should be able to get a photo or two!

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #665 on: September 09, 2013, 08:38:28 PM »
@Bluebriz:  Hi Brian. . . I am looking forward to hearing more on your new straight razor.  Of course,  I cannot wait to see the pics. 

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #666 on: September 09, 2013, 08:44:35 PM »
Monday , September 9, 2013 SOTD

Cobra Classic

Feather Professional

Mystic Water Sandalwood Rose

Simpson Berkeley 46

Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub

My beautiful wife selected this SOTD.  For those on the fence... there is nothing more zen-like and relaxing than a DE, SE , or straight razor shave.


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #667 on: September 10, 2013, 05:14:28 PM »
Christensen 5/8.
Razorock Chumba Cheech Soap.
Cheap but great Omega boar brush.

Dessert was Bravas aftershave with 444 balm.

This was only a one pass shave, and I'm still new to real straights - in fact this was my third shave with this razor!  I got a couple of small nicks around my chin, which is always a tricky area. 
Pretty smooth overall, good enough for work anyway!


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #668 on: September 17, 2013, 04:54:12 PM »
Hi Brian:  That is a sweet looking SR.   Thanks for sharing, my friend.

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #669 on: September 18, 2013, 10:51:57 AM »
Last night's SOTD, September 17, 2013

Last night was my first real attempt with a straight razor.  I have always been intrigued with straight razors but did not want to deal with the maintenance in owning one.  So my recent purchase of the Feather Artist Club SS was much anticipated.

I used Tabac Shave Soap (excellent soap) using my Semogue Owners Club 2012 SE brush.  I had a DFS on my face but had more difficulty head shaving with it.  Matter of fact. . . I had to finish it off my head shave with my Weber DLC.

It took a long time to complete the task but I had fun doing it.  However. . . I really struggled with the angles of this fine razor.  I know it is going to be a challenging learning curve but I am willing to learn.  So. . . if you have any advice for me I highly appreciate it.

Happy shaves gents and I look forward to hearing your SOTD entries. 


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #670 on: September 18, 2013, 03:43:15 PM »
@Warhawk Mel, I never persevered with the Feather/Kai razors long enough on my head to get great shaves, but on my face I can get great shaves with them.

I actually find my Kais and Feather RG easier to use than the SS because I thought the lip on the SS made me use a different angle.  That's not to say it can't give wonderful shaves, because it can, it just presents its own set of challenges.

For me, my lather with straights is a bit wetter or  more watery  than with my DEs or SEs.  I think the main points are like with DEs etc though.  Very light touch, shallow angle to start until you find the right spot... You might want to try the guarded blades, but they can bite too.  Also, although I prefer the folding kind - despite not expecting to - some people prefer the non folding kamisori style. 

Anyway, very soon you'll be getting wonderful shaves from that little beauty, and you'll have a skill most men have forgotten ever existed!

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« Reply #671 on: September 19, 2013, 06:24:44 PM »
I <3 Cella!


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #672 on: September 19, 2013, 08:25:19 PM »
Hi Brian:  Thanks my friend.  I am hoping to get accustomed to the Feather Artist Club SS.  I know it is going to be a challenging learning curve for the head shaves but I won't give up.

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #673 on: September 19, 2013, 08:27:48 PM »
@BMiLCS:  Hi Bryan:  Wow... you definitely got a great soap.  I love me some Cella! too.

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #674 on: September 19, 2013, 08:34:02 PM »
Thursday Night SOTD, September 19, 2013

Weber DLC w/ Graphite Black Weber Bulldog Handle

Gillette 7o'clock Black

Cella!

Semogue 1438

Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub


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