I would suspect the water as well. Despite the water, you had an awesome shave. Bonsoir.

cool monday affairs gents.

Thanks Gary.

27th June 2023.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Radox Feel Active Sea Salt & Lemongrass Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears with Mint Extracts Transparent Bar Soap.
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Brush: Lider Turkish Boar.
Face & Head Lather.
Lather: Derby Soap Bowl.
Razor: 1940's Thin Handle Gillette Flat Bottom Tech. (ENG)- Gillette Super Blue. (3)
Razor: Baili BD 191. (Head/Dome) - Chinese Gillette Super Blue. (D2)

Post:
Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse/Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Gummy Traditional Turkish Lavender Cologne. / Aloe Vera Cooling Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning Shave,

It's been a while since i last had a Turkish theme shave and forgot how much I like them.

The Derby soap bowl provides a wonderful dense slick protective lather, which is equal to the shave stick if not better for it's lather density.

The scent of both the Derby & Arko soaps is something i personally don't mind to my sense of smell it's just a 'clean pleasant soap/lemon scent' which like the vast majority of shaving soaps with a few rules to the exception the scent vanishes after i have done my cold water face.

A enjoyable early morning comfortable face & head shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Aloe Vera Cooling Gel.

My face & precious swede are feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

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Oui! Aujourd'hui est une autre occasion

Perhaps I may try a face lather technique

I have adopted your idea here, no point in wasting left over lather
Another great eclectic set up Barry

Merci bien Monsieur.

Thanks Joe, that's half the fun

27 Jun 2023

27 hours



Prep = Usual
Razor = Merkur Progress set on 2+
Blade = Gillette 7 o’clock, Day 2
Soap = Stirling Orange Chill, still working at this, nice product
Bowl = Timeless, love this bowl, light, easy to wash out in the sink with no risk of damage to either
Brush = Puro Tasso, different brush, still a good fit for the bowl, not going to fall into the bowl, I don’t like that, it retains a bit more water than that Omega 49, interesting
3 comfortable full passes plus touch ups.

Lovely audible feedback. Safe razor for me set on 2+
I should use this razor more often, very comfortable around the vulnerable chin area and Adams’ apple area, it’s a keeper

Damage = none (except my thumb, new toy is sharp, I have been blooded)

Post = left over lather, warm and cold rinse, Thayers, Clubman Pinaud, Proraso ASB

Presentable again: Off to the barber, my lovely wife has a few errands, coffee somewhere or other…then family dinner and gathering tonight

Have a lovely Tuesday

Great shaves Barry! I've never tried Derby soap, but I know that it's similar to Arko. I have never had a bad shave with it.

Awesome pic, setup and shave Chris! I had cut myself very badly on my pinkies with my straights that it looked like I needed to go to the ER for stitches. Luckily, I didn't have to go to the ER in both cases. Did get some nerve damage on my right pinky. These separate incidents happened 3 yrs ago within a span of a few months. Needless to say, I am more focused when using sharp items.

Thanks Joe!

I "lost" my older Swiss Army knife around 5 to 8 years ago thanks to Qantas Security staff when boarding a flight in Brisbane, thought I packed it in my main luggage, but no, it was in my carry on luggage. They "say" they get auctioned off.....yeah, right.

Anyway, my wife remembered that event and we still laugh about it, today I finally have a replacement. One careless moment and, what's all the red stuff? So sharp I never felt a thing. I think it was the short blade, it had red on it just before the picture.

Hope your nerve damage will eventually recover: straights are not for me I am afraid.

Thanks Chris. The nerve damage on my right pinky is slight so it's no biggie. I agree that straights aren't for everyone. For instance, frequently cutting yourself with a cartridge razor is not a good foundation to delve into straights. Personally, I never imagined using shavettes and straights because I am a little klutzy. Lol! I am fortunate to be able to use any type of razor whenever I want to shave. I have 25 or 26 razors in my den. I wasn't expecting to have that many razors when I started out wetshaving. Lol!

awesome gents.

tech tuesday
brit tech hybrid/kcg
wcs lantern silvertip
the holy black



good morning gents.
fabulous tech tuesday shave with the brit tech hybrid/kcg combo
yes sir.desert isle razor right here.
the holy black set was lovely
old spice with black powder .
awesome
have a fine day everyone.
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It's a little bit of Long Island for you Gary. Excellent shave.

thank you Joe.nice stuff.

@ChrisB .Hello Chris.based on a past conversation..


if you have these 2 razors in your den,thats all you really need Gillette wise.the rest are just different.these 2 represent their golden era imo.of course red tips and adjustables offer more aggressive options as needed..My tech hybrid is high mileage,with a touch of plating wear.

Thank you Gary.

Thank you Gary