What did we learn from our last shaves?

I'm starting to really like the blues too. I also learned the wilkinson swords are nice. I may have to revisit some blades I discarded as my technique has improved.

And I still have to learn how to use a single edge.

 

That's where I am at. I spent two months on the Utopia, and am just now branching out. Thanks to sage advice on this forum, my technique is seemingly making blades not as critical as when I was brand new. I will take a look into Wilkinson next time I buy a sampler.

 

Today I learned that Voskhod blades can last past three shaves with very little degradation in performance. I feel I could push it more, but four is where I'll stip with Der Vorschlaghammer. I'm using my Aristocrat tomorrow with a new Voskhod, so maybe I'll try to get more than four with that combo.

 

my other fave blade!

 

I use Day One for iOS. I like how it lets me use tags so, like you, I can see trends easily.

 

I'll check it out! Thanks.

 

I was reminded that shaving with a 1930s carbon blade can be quite fun, and will give as BBS as shave as any stainless.

 

.....that a Fatboy is a different shave to a Slim Adjustable. Gorgeous bit of kit and I'm ecstatic to finally have one!

 

I was reminded that Mitchell's Wool Fat works well for me when I use it as a shave stick.

 

Everybody should have one! Awesome

 

I am gonna end up with RAD eventually, right?

 

You haven't already? What's wrong with you?! Lol

 

I might just be buying a razor right about now.







@youngunn

 

Gentlemen, from my last shave...

I learned that shave two on a vintage razor is even better than the first shave from that same razor.

 

I learned that I cannot use a Lord Super Chrome for a third shave on my face after being used twice for head shaves. So far I haven't found any blades that give good results after two shaves.

 

Most blades I get two full head and face shaves (2-3 passes each). Astra SPs give me 3. Polisilver Super Iridiums give me at least 5, but the first couple can be a little harsh depending on the razor. Super smooth, but still end up with some razor burn.

 

I have done six face shaves comfortably on a Voskhod.

 

Wm. Neumann & Co - Signature 1907 soap performs as great as it smells. - My new favorite scent.

 

That I really don't need an aftershave.

 

You savage...