What did we learn from our last shaves?

That my Merkur is getting lonely since getting a vintage Gillette (48 Aristocrat).

 

That Proraso Green is fantastic. Matched with my Omega boar = easy lather

 

That Astra SP may very well be my blade, especially on my head. I got an excellent shave today, and my head shaving technique is also improving. I've only tried about 6 of my 26 on hand blade varieties, and I usually use 2 of the same blade in a row to make sure I can gauge consistency of the blade. So it looks like I'll be using Astra SP's for the next several shaves. I hope they all go as well!

 

That it's good to go out on a limb and take chances with products.

 

I keep saying this until i try the next in the sample pack I got....lol

 

That I can get a surprisingly good shave from a DE89. My favorite is the more aggressive Fatboy at 9. While it is out for repair and cleanup, I've had to make due with my others. I got a closer more comfortable shave from my DE89 this morning than my shimmed NEW the past few.

 

By posting my daily SOTD and reading and liking other members SOTD, I've learned so much about shaving, and products, what to buy, what not to buy. It has saved me not only a lot of money, but a lot space in the landfill plus the long lasting friendships gained.

 

I am thinking that they may be my blade also. I will be doing the 30 day rule after Christmas using them as my blade. - Just not on my head. At least not yet.

 

Proraso Green with boar brush, face lathered to said fantastic state... I did a lot of learning with that soap. I used it every shave in November.

I really like the eucalyptus aspect. Light menthol twist...it's a unique soap IMHO.

 

So many blades, 52 weeks a year...gonna be fun for a while.

 

That is so true. I window shop it daily, and have tried/avoided things because of the info presented. It's helped me sort through the mountain of available stuff. SOTD IMHO is the easiest way for a new TSD'er to jump right in and participate on TSD. It is the thread that drew me in, I usually start my TSD reading session on SOTD. And lately, this is the second thread I read. I also see the SOTD photo album on my phone as a bonus record of my shaves.

And from my last shave...

That I hit something of a benchmark, in that alum left no sensation. Technique was dialed in, and the soap/blade was just right.

 

Awesome! Love those pinnacle type shaves.

 

Not to try and get too many shaves out of a blade, think 3 is the limit of the Derby Blades I have.

 

Myself I do 2 shaves with one blade =) just to make sure I get the best possible shave. I have so many blades, I don't feel like I'm wasting them.

 

I love my proraso green too =) I get really nice shaves, plus the level of menthol is bareable and nice

 

Learned two things;

a) That the L'Occitane Plisson is actually a very capable brush for face lathering. Used it w/ some Arko today and it worked just beautifully, and
b) That even though I think my new-old Gillette Sheraton is an attractive razor and it delivered a close-BBS result in just two passes - I didn't, for some reason, quite enjoy shaving with it. Not sure why. Will have to experiment more.

 

Arko! I am still holding out hope I will get a Plisson, with back ordered and whatnot. But you know, Arko!

 

Love Arko.

Speaking of the Plisson brush...it has now been taken off 'Out of Stock' and is available to order again
http://usa.loccitane.com/cade-shaving-brush-plisson,82,1,29221,388683.htm