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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1005 on: July 14, 2014, 10:49:59 AM »
Reddog, you always pre shave with the electric first? I have done that with my Braun in the past. Which elec have you got? Ta

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1006 on: July 14, 2014, 11:06:50 AM »
Popped a fresh blade in my Progress, I have to say it's a lot more aggressive than I remember.
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1007 on: July 14, 2014, 12:10:57 PM »
Yes, Goatee, I always use the Remington F5790 shaver. I shave everyday, so none of the razors I try will get it smooth without so much pressure that I get irritation. If I could get a grip and wait 2 days, the razor works much better.

I could use just the Remington, but usually run over the dome in the shower with a razor or headblade. When I use the DE, I shave in front of the bathroom mirror, and takes about 30 minutes. Time well spent!

I read many opinions on the Braun, so bought one a few weeks ago, tried it twice, didn't like it at all and sent it back. It just didn't seem to glide along my head very good, the Remington cuts closer, and no irritation.
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1008 on: July 14, 2014, 01:01:41 PM »
Yes, Goatee, I always use the Remington F5790 shaver. I shave everyday, so none of the razors I try will get it smooth without so much pressure that I get irritation. If I could get a grip and wait 2 days, the razor works much better.

I could use just the Remington, but usually run over the dome in the shower with a razor or headblade. When I use the DE, I shave in front of the bathroom mirror, and takes about 30 minutes. Time well spent!

I read many opinions on the Braun, so bought one a few weeks ago, tried it twice, didn't like it at all and sent it back. It just didn't seem to glide along my head very good, the Remington cuts closer, and no irritation.

Tonight i used just the Braun of which i used a new foil attachment that i ordered from Amazon as the old one was faulty. Didnt use a DE. Very close shave! Nice and smooth! Plus, no worrying about nicks and cuts. Went over stubbon areas several times and the roughness disappeared much better than when i use a DE.

To be honest it could very well be my technique that is holding me back while using a DE. I need to add pressure with the DE but i dont want to cut myself. No need to worry about pressure with the Braun.

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1009 on: July 14, 2014, 03:18:00 PM »
I have only knicked myself a couple of times in the year+ of shaving my head, both times with a 3 blade razor. When I use the DE, I go really slow and take my time. I make sure the angle is right, and go very straight.
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1010 on: July 14, 2014, 10:48:46 PM »
Tonight's "Full Production" shave...
(One of those once or twice a week full on shaving nights)

Pre-shave: Dr. Fondlheine's Fantastic Face Freezing Exilr (yeah, I make my own Preshave from time to time)
Foamy stuff: Pacific shaving caffinated
Brush: My trusty old POS brush I got from AOS
Face blade: (The dark mistress of my collection) Thiers Issard Grim Reaper
The dome mowed by: (que the shark music) Razorock Jaws with a lab blue
Post production:
     Witch Hazel
     A/S #1: Pacific caffinated
     Cold wash off
     A/S #2: Captains Choice Cat-o-nine tails

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1011 on: July 15, 2014, 05:28:03 PM »
You welcome, my friend.

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1012 on: July 15, 2014, 05:30:05 PM »
@Fondlheine:  Post some pics, sir.  We would love to see your SOTD pics.

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1013 on: July 15, 2014, 05:34:48 PM »
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 SOTD

Razor:  1955 Gillette Red Tip

Blade:  Super Iridium

Soap:  Mystic Water Soap (Bay Rum)

Brush:  Semogue 610

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

I decided to go vintage today and use the legendary Gillette Red Tip.  Love the weight and balance of this razor.  I had a great shave.  Hope your shaves are great, too.



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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1014 on: July 15, 2014, 06:09:19 PM »
@Fondlheine:  Post some pics, sir.  We would love to see your SOTD pics.

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I posted these in another thread, but since you asked......

Here's the straights:

TOP Row: Boker King Cutter, Dovo 5/8 Standard, Sears Sat-Sharp, Double Duck No. 1, Feather Artist Club SS
Btm Row: Puma 69, Dovo Bergischer Lowe, Dovo Bismark, TI Hen and Rooster, TI (I forget the name), Wostenholm EBRO

Here's the DE's (and more straights):

Top Row: Merkur Futur, Muhle R41, Standard Razor, Razorock Jaws, Merkur 39c, Merkur 37c, iKon DLC Slant
BTM Row: TI Grim Reaper, Gold Dollar 

Here's shaving stuff #1:

(Ain't no way I'm gonna list all that, LOL)

And because I don't have enough room in the cabinet - the overflow:

(See Comment above )

Wanna see the hones?  I keep them under the sink  :*))


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1015 on: July 15, 2014, 07:11:15 PM »
Prep:
•   Hot shower (I shave in the shower)
•   Head & Face Wash: Lucky Tiger Face Wash
•   Brush:  Omega Pro 48 (boar)
•   Soap: RazoRock XXX Artisan Shaving Soap

Hardware:
•   Razor:  Merkur Progress
•   Blade:  Feather Hi-STAINLESS Platinum Coated

Technique:
•   Bowl lather
•   Head first: WTG, XTG, ATG (all with setting at 1.0)
•   Face:  WTG, ATG (all with setting at 1.5)

Finish:
•   Warm tap water rinse
•   T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
•   Cold tap water rinse
•   Ice rub (thanks, warhawk)
•   RazoRock XXX Artisan Aftershave Milk

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1016 on: July 15, 2014, 11:04:35 PM »
May as we'll call this one bloody Tuesday  :(

Pre-shave: My mix of oil
Croap: Razorock Don Marco
Razor: The Slanthammer. Mercur 39c
Blade: lab blue
Post-op: Cold wash, witch hazel, NICK STICK, wash off, cry a bit...
A/S: Don Marco

Dang razor skipped on an ATG pass, tore a couple of holes in the old bean.  I think it was just an old blade over a bad technique or lather (well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1017 on: July 18, 2014, 02:48:08 PM »
It happens bro. No matter when or what skill level you are, where there's a blade and skin sooner or later there will be blood.
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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1018 on: July 18, 2014, 04:02:08 PM »
6 week newbie, still using starter kit, but I had a really good shave this morning.  This was my first use of the Crystal blades, and I got a 3 pass DFS with much less irritation than I usually get on day old stubble.  Can't wait to try the Personna Reds and Personna Labs next.

I have found that for me to get an efficient XTG pass with the Feather Popular, they have to be on more of a diagonally that takes them just slightly ATG as well.  Not quite a Gillette Slide, because the blade motion is still completely perpendicular to the blade edge.

I figured I should probably do a few SOTD posts with my Feather Popular before my new 37c gets here next week.

Prep:
•   Hot shower
•   Head & Face Wash: Oxy Maximum Action
•   Pre-Shave:  Shave Secret (also used lightly between passes)
•   Brush:  Van Der Hagen Boar Brush
•   Soap: Uberlather with Van Der Hagen Shaving Soap, Liquid Glycerin Soap, and Gillette  Sensitive Shave Gel

Hardware:
•   Razor:  Feather Popular
•   Blade:  Crystal Platinum (Israeli Blue)

Technique:
•   Bowl lather
•   Head only: WTG, XTG first direction, XTG opposite direction, cleanup around crown

Finish:
•   Cold Water Rinse
•   Walgreen's Brand Witch Hazel

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #1019 on: July 20, 2014, 04:26:07 PM »
@120:  Glad you are liking the ice cube rub.  Love that part of my shave routine.

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