What did we learn from our last shaves?

I like the overall performance of well-made tallow-based soaps.

 

Thanks to Provence Sante I this morning learned that a glycerin based soap CAN be really good!
A most pleasant experience - great soap and love that lil ceramic bowl.

 

I learned that the time has come for me to lose my Rise 2 oz shave gels. It's much tougher to shave when you can't see what you're spreading over your beard and face(and neck). So, syanara invisible Rise gels, but I'm keeping the Rise Super Foams.

 

The Lone Ranger and Tonto did an ad for Aqua Velva.

 

Found out that razor blades are sharp as heck. First real weeper on my neck just to the side of the throat on top of my jugular. Almost had to call an ambulance, wait that would be me. Crap.

 

How about a disposable?

 

To dull

 

Your co-workers would have fun with that wouldn't they?

 

I would drive the 30 miles to the other district before I called...

 

I learned that for a hot humid day, even Barbasol Arctic Chill doesn't help if the aftershave isn't "cooling".

 

I learned that even in a hurry I can get a 2 pass dfs without touchups!

 

I don't like the concept of shaving in a hurry.

McCartney sang it best:"What's the use of worrying? What's the use of hurring? What's the use of an-y-THIIIIING??

 

The my 66 slim adjustable is a finely crafted piece of equipment that after 49 years still functions like new, and Florida water is refreshing on a hot humid summer day.

 

If I don't have time to enjoy my shave my way, I don't shave.

 

Shark blades make a nice 'velcro' sound in my Parker while shaving. It's my last of the five Shark blades that came with the razor. They seem to do a decent enough job. Feel stiffer(?) than the Russian Astra platinums? not sure how to describe the difference.

 

I was using a straight razor for the last couple of weeks or so but over the last 3-4 shaves I went back to my Wolfman DE's and a Matador DE and I have to say that I am liking the DE shave better than the Straight razor shave. Is that wrong?

I like the idea of straights and even honing but now I am not so sure I want to use them full time as my DE is quicker and gives me a better shave.

 

I learned a graduated increase in menthol level is a great way to beat the heat when at 7am it is already 80+ degrees and 80+% humidity. Started with Stirling MITA then moved to slightly M-bombed WH, and ended with ISZ AS.

 

I 're-discoverd' the bliss of a 1961 G3 Gillette Fat Boy Shave! I engrossed myself in 3 Passes & the enjoyment of a wonderful Non-Agressive Machine of impeccable wonder! "How is this even possible..." I asked my-self 3 hours later? I've even over indulged my face with 'after-doses' of a variety of After-Shaves..., just to elongate the effects of that wonderful SHAVE! Am I Sinning, herein? Ahh...the WONDER of it all; at 72 years of age! (I live in a very small world of my own choosing!)

 

I confirmed that I really like these blades. I bought 100 after trying only two of them in razors I don't even use anymore. But the first two I've tried have been awesome. Great blade for me.

 

I learned-ed that I need to keep an eye out for more wedge or near-wedge grinds on razors.
I really enjoyed the last wedge-grind shave and have neglected giving them more opportunity in the razor carousel.