I think I may have turned the corner on shaving with a wedge SE. This was the first shave I've had where all three passes were smooth and easy. Reduction after the first pass was the best yet and this was the closest shave I've gotten with the Heljestrand - mostly BBS with a few DFS spots on the neck. While some of the improvement is certainly technique I think learning proper blade maintenance is a very large factor. I've cut down the laps when stropping and also remounted my strop to make it easy to make a lighter draw. I also refreshed the blades on my lapping film at 1 micron and .3 micron which was far more effective than the .3 and .1 refresh I was doing on a balsa strop with paste. Shaving with the wedge SEs requires learning and effort before they come into their own but it has it's own unique rewards. AOS Lavender PSO Sterling Soap Glacial Lemon T&H Wellington Super Badger C.V. Heljestrand C.V. Heljestrand (8) (1) 30 laps before/20 laps after T&H Classic After Shave Balm Happy shaving everyone - Karl
June 6 Eclipse Red Ring / Astra SP (1) Panna Crema San Francisco Vulfix 660S Super Badger Every Man Jack face lotion Gillette Cool Wave AS Great shave today. The Eclipse is a very smooth and efficient razor. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk
SOTD June 6, 2016 Menthol Monday! Prep: Warm shower Blade: Chinese Schick Razor: Schick G1 Injector Brush: Semogue 1520 boar Lather: Proraso Green Post: Witch hazel splash, Osage Rub, Nivea sensitive balm WTG, XTG Really nice shave with the G1 today! 48+ hours of beard growth were mowed down in two efficient passes. I probably could have done one pass with touch-up like normal but decided to go with two full passes. The Chick blade is smooth, smooth. I love the maneuverability of the G1 and its consistent performance. Proraso Green was a great choice for today. I really like that soap and the other Proraso formulations. They're also consistent. Good lathering and nice performance. I furthered the menthol kick with a good does of Osage Rub. It feels good as it's cooling down. My hands are pretty cold too, even after washing them off! All in all a really nice shave. Hope you all are having a great Monday!
Here we go for Tuesday! Another freeze: Neutrogena Men Facial Wash Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster Junjie/Astra day 2 Stirling Glacial Wintergreen SS Stirling Glacial Wintergreen AS Balm Stirling Glacial Wintergreen WH Acqua di Selva Cologne Glacial Wintergreen all the way - love it!
Menthol Monday Very simple shave today. The Arctic Chill Barbasol is surprisingly quite nice, but did not have the menthol kick I had hoped for, but the cold water helped. Razor: Slim Adjustable w/ Gillette Platinum Plus (1) The slim had 2 days of growth to mow through, with it set on 5, it got the job done effortlessly. 3 passes, WTG, XTG, ATG. Face is near BBS with absolutely no irritation! Have a great day folks
I had that issue with the Barbasol AC....didn't come close to Gillette Foamy Menthol(for me, that is).
6june16 72nd anniversary of D-day. The Greatest Generation of men will always be remembered in my mind and heart. I guess it's a good thing I didn't shave this morning. I just received some straights back from rework and decided to use one now, for a 2:30pm shave. While I get a definite smoother shave from DEs, I am beginning to really like using a straight razor. A little rough in spots but nothing visable and definitely passable for a work shave (if I had to go to work).
6.6.16 Eufros Premium Ylang Ylang :: Chubby 2 synthetic badger :: Merkur 34 vintage :: Treet Kala :: Myrsol Don Miguel 1919 :: Myrsol Emulsión
Razor: Bunny V3 Blade: Schick (2) Brush: DFS Limited Edition Envy White Soap: Route 66 Frozen Margarita A/S: Fine American Blend I took this picture before I saw @Red Rider post. Excellent shave on Menthol Monday. I always get great shaves with Route 66 soaps and the BV3 is an excellent razor. Finish with American Blend and it is a job well done.
Two Pass Shaving Routine.. Hot Water prep & massage with Argan Oil Japanese Hamilton 6/8th Fitchard Pure Badger Haslinger Honey Tallow Soap Logona Mann Bio Balm I had a Hot Summer Evening Shave Tonight with My Hamilton 6/8th..I am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..This Razor has a Swedish Blade..The Only Time I ever get a Nick is when I am using a Swedish made Blade.. Must be Payback Time for Lovin & Leavin all those Scandinavian Gals when I worked there many Years Ago.. Billy..
