What did we learn from our last shaves?

I learned I have to pay even more attention while traveling especially when shaving right before going to a wedding so that there is no chance of blood on a white shirt.

 

Do not bother with Lion blades.

 

I learned the value of an inexpensive handle. My BBNY handle really rocks over the smooth handle that came with my DE89. I knew it would shave but feared dropping it. No problem now! Enough grip to be secure without feeling overdone.

 

I have recently learned the Gillette Canadian Heavy Tech razor with an Astra SP blade is the closest thing to shaving perfection. An absolutely awesome combination. I am now ready for the desert island.

 

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.