Which Shavette did you use Today?

Vanta

 

16 March

Luxor/Sharp Star

 

Vanta

 

Feather AC SS
Feather Super Pro Blade
Semogue 820
TOBS Sandalwood Preshave oil
Floris Elite Shaving Soap
Floris Elite Aftershave
Two passes: WTG / XTG

(Hope I've done this right...)

 

Can I ask an honest question here?
Why do we need "what fill in the blank did you use today? We already have a Shave of the Day thread, don't they all belong in that thread? Far toooooo much confusion here lately, you need a degree in forums to keep up.
Kerry

 

CJB Pain Stick Focus 3.19.2018
Pre-shave: hot shower
Brush: VHD Badger
Cream: KMF Cool Mint Moisture Shave
Razor: CJB pain stick
Blade: Feather Professional (2)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Original WH, Nivea Men Sensitive Cooling PS Balm, Skin Bracer AS

I took 10 days off from the CJB in order to let a cut heal on my left jaw line. I picked up the CJB today and had an outstanding shave!

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Hmmmm.... come to think of it. I had one very similar to that, except it was dark gray. I also had a denim three piece. That was a stud-outfit (in the 70s).

 

May I ask how many passes are you making with the CJB? Do you make a XTG pass, and if so, nose to ear, or ear to nose?. The XTG pass is what has put me off a fixed handle razor, so I would be very interested to know how you are finding it.

 

Pre-shave: K Shave sensitive shave oil, hot shower, hot flannel
Cream: Old Spice (original from India)
Brush: Hans Baier pure badger
Razor: Feather AC DX
Blade: Feather Pro Guard
Aftershave: Executive Shaving Moisturising Balm
2 passes: 1st pass WTG, 2nd pass XTG on face, ATG on neck

 

Not everyone reads all the threads. I do not read the shave of the day thread, but read the 30 day thread and the straight razor threads. This thread puts all the shavette related posts in one place, it’s more efficient for those who are learning to shave with shavettes.

 

Vanta

 

On both cheeks I do one pass, north to south which is with the grain. With the CJB I’m finding one pass is all I need on the cheeks. I’m stretching the skin which really helps. My neck is more of a challenge to get a close shave. To keep it simple I do the first pass from the jaw line down, then if needed a second pass from the south end up to the jaw line. Then I’m done regardless to avoid irritation. I’m shaving every 2nd or 3rd day with this one while I learn to use it.

I have a mustache and goatee so I don’t have to deal with those areas.

 

Thanks. Makes sense. I find similar with the Feathers that they take a lot off the cheeks. I shave with different passes with the SS, DX and Kai and the blade I load.

 

Feather SS loaded with a Schick Proline blade
Synthetic brush
Wholly Kaw tallow
Dickinson witch hazel
Pinaud clubman

 

SOTD 3.21.2018
Pre-shave: hot shower
Brush: VDH boar
Soap: Williams
Razor: CJB pain stick
Blade: Feather Professional (3)
Post-shave: Assured WH, Aqua Velva 5 in 1 Sensitive AS Balm, Aqua Velva Musk AS / Cologne

 

Vanta

 

20-22 March

Luxor Pro/Sharp Star

 

Vanta

 

Pre-shave: Musgo glycerine soap
Brush: Semogue 830
Soap: Geo F Trumper Sandalwood
Razor: Kai Captain
Blade: Feather Pro
A/S: Proraso balm


I love the Kai Captain. It is such a pleasure to use. The Trumper soap on the other hand just doesn't seem to hold a lather on the face in a hard water area.
Got carried away and made three passes just because I was enjoying myself.

 

Vanta