What did we learn from our last shaves?

Learned that when using the Gillette Old Type OC razor, I can't go ATG around the neck area.

I did an extra XTG instead.

 

That the Heavy Tech, after using different razors for a bit, is one of the smoothest closest shaving razors I own.

 

Further down the rabbit hole...2013 r41 with the spitfire head , head shave. WOWZA amazing!!! Talk about chrome dome baby oh yeah!

 

Gentlemen, from my last shave...

I learned that the slower I go, the quicker I get.

 

And I bet makes it makes a lovely finishing sauce for Tim's ( @youngunn ) Arko s'mores!

 

Did I hear arko?

 

Yes. That's the one.

 

Holy freakin' cow Batman, it's time to order some more razor blades!

 

Gonna have to get me one of those caps.

 

I love it! I also have the hurricane cap I will do a write up on the two soon. Short version spitfire makes a 2013 R41 mimic a 2011 R41 the hurricane has the same blade exposure as the spitfire with a thicker cap...mate a 2011 with a 2013 and that's a hurricane. I will never go back to the standard 2013

 

I learned that I really like Tabac! Also, if you want to learn about shaving products you should join the SOTD thread. You will see what's working and not working for many of our members, here you will get honest product assessments. So check it out! Please

 

Second that suggestion! SOTD is eye candy window shopping deluxe!

 

Cella isn't a bad soap and I may never use another badger brush.

 

Gentlemen, from my last shave...

I learned realized that the Veg is probably my fave AS. It is so different (better) decanted into glass than out of the manufacturers plastic bottle.

 

Reinforced that every type of blade can be a completely different experience. Just opened my pack of 7OC (green/super stainless) and loved them from the 1st stroke. Secondly, Cade Shave Cream is my favorite (so far...)

 

This morning I learnt that my Black Beauty set on 6 with a Bic blade, light touch letting the razor do the work is a DFS. Not a nick or weeper one. After 2 days growth my face feels purdy again. Can't stop running the back of my hands against my cheeks.

 

I learned that by practicing good technique and no pressure, I can get a very close BBS with the R41 on a 3 Pass shave. Yep, went ATG.
The right blade combo, PolSilver, had a lot to do with it too. No nicks or cuts!!

 

I learned that I can get a great shave from a fatboy. Still fiddling with settings... today 5 on face, 3 on neck today and I'll stay the same for a bit.

 

I learned that if you're new to straight razors, like I am, it's not a bad idea to strop it the night before so you don't run out of time and need to hurry in the morning.

 

Main reason I str8 shave only on Saturdays!