NOV 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

I weep. This is exactly what I do with most of my soaps. I wish more guys would try it. It would reslove many issues related to lathering. You can even bloom a stick, which works great.

 

The big thing I have noticed with mild razors, is that the shave doesn't seem to be as long lasting. I am on three shaves with my pre-war tech now. I start getting a visable shadow 10 hours post shave. With a straight, that normally doesn't happen until around 20 hours.

This is honestly my favorite DE razor. All three shaves with it have been BBS, but it is very easy to use too much pressure or get the angle wrong. Technique trumps tools. Low angle, listen to it cut and know your hair pattern. BBS in two passes with minor touch up. That is my gauge for mastering a razor, and I haven't gotten there with any other DE or my straights yet.

 

I am progressing to the point that each day is fairly consistent. I am making two passes and getting DFS results. I did get a reminder today that you don't rush this razor. I got a weeper on my right cheekbone that needed the styptic pencil. I'm still not ready to chase BBS yet.

Day 10 SOTD
TOBS Grapefruit
Rubberset 400
Feather AC SS
Feather Professional (3)
Old Spice AS
Have fun!

 

My one attempt at a DIY soap stick. An old Brut deodorant push-up tube.



Stuffed the Arko in piece by piece. Then glued the label around the tube - voilà!

I never knew one could buy those empty, clear deodorant tubes! Those will be next!

 

Please share your tips for blooming a soap stick. That's the one thing I have missed in the transition to sticks.

 

Thank you!

 

The down side is you ended up with the Veg.

I did the same with DEs. I was up to almost 30 of them. I am now down to 5 keepers. Still have a few to sell, but I will do that. I also got down to four brushes, and won't need anymore than that. These focuses made me realize I didn't like some of the brushes I had, so I got rid of them.

 

Speaking of sticks, I used a stick for the first time last night. Arko!

 

I soak my brush in the sink for a minute or 2 so I just take the top off the stick and float it in the water with the brush. The tip of the stick blooms just like a puck would. You can also run water over it for a few seconds too but the soak works best.

 

+1

 

Today with the G and Cella cream. Nice easy lather, great shave!

 

Feel better my friend.

 

Thank you. I'll give that a try.

 

I like to soak the the top of the stick in warm water while showering. With a hydrated shave stick the soap can be applied quickly and easily.

 

Yes. Yes, it can.

 

Thanks guys. I am certainly still learning but I can already see a huge benefit. Plus I just enjoy it more.

 

We're all learning For instance, I learned today that @Boojum1 has one banging collection of shave sticks. LOL

 

I've used commercial shave sticks and TSD Shave Sticks for some time, but jut recently got into making my own thanks to @clint64. SS are also a great way to use up stockpiled soaps quickly.

 

Absolutely. AND it helps me get a great lather because of all that product I'm using. I noticed you have a couple of MW soaps on the end of the aisle or shelf. When you bloom your MW sticks, have you noticed how stringy and gooey it goes on your face? I love that part.

 

Are some soaps better for a shave stick than others? For example are tallow better or worse than glycerin or other vegan soaps? Just curious if there is any reason not to do a soap as a shave stick (other than if you intend to bowl lather that soap instead of face later of course).