I hear you Danny. If my body were a temple, I would be arrested for vandalism if not arson. I always went for the good time without thoughts of the long term consequences. Now my misspent youth is catching up with me.

Thanks amigo!

Thanks Joseph! It's dying a slow death!

Thank you, Bruce!

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For myself and others that are "new-ish" to the hobby, sure - we're going to keep trying different hardware and software. Eventually, you'll see many folks start heading the other direction by thinning out the den and keeping only what they truly enjoy. That doesn't mean that a product or two won't get added here and there. For example, I have a handful of Gillette TTOs. They shave just fine, but I've found that I just don't enjoy using them as much as three-piece razors. Most likely, they're going to head out the door at some point (with exception a Slim that my friend at work gave me). Why keep using them when there are others that I like using better?

But as far as one razor shaving better than another - that's something that's preached in here quite often. With proper technique, the quality of the shave shouldn't ever change. It comes down more to preferences than anything else. What do you enjoy shaving with? That's really the bottom line.

When it comes to soaps, brushes, etc. - basically the same thing. There are more varying degrees of performance with soaps, and that's not even taking scents into consideration. There are many more I'd like to try. But, while I don't have any "losers", there are a number that will not get replaced when they're done. Not because they don't perform well, however it's because I have others that I find more enjoyable.

So, sure...I can see where Chris @SharptoothC is coming from. He's tried the Dovo, and found out he doesn't like it - he also knows what he does like. There are a number of ways to approach this hobby. Anything from minimalism to collector, and points in between. It's all about finding out what we enjoy and embracing the hobby however we choose.

Clint summed it up fairly well with this post:

Excellent post - and pictures, Danny! Very informative and thorough. Well done!

Hope you have an enjoyable days well, sir! Thanks for checking in!

Lots of shiny goodness, Mark!

Excellent photo, Brian!

Very nice photo and report, Joseph! It'll become less weird in time..but, not cutting yourself is a big thumbs-up. You're doing fine, sir!

Thank you Bruce....just trying to contribute back a little.

Man he looks angry! how can he be that upset while eating watermelon, unless it’s because someone gave him such a small piece.

Good job on the shave, sir. Seems I've been making a few of the same "lame mistakes".

Interesting that the razors look identical but perform very differently.

Its good to know what you like and don't like, Chris!

Awesome photo, Perry! That scent sounds nice!

You're still making progress, Terry! Good Job!

Awesome photo and shave Jim!

Very nice, Troy

Another fantastic shavette shave, Charlie!

Cool razor, Gary!

Awesome shot, Clint! I hope the PT helps and you end up not needing surgery.

Excellent shave Jason!

Excellent report,Danny!

That soap is still holding on! Great shot Mark!

Awesome shave Brian! Love the 1912!

You're on you way Joseph! Slow tentative strokes can make the razor seem like its dragging and pulling. My shave started out like that this morning.

Good report Joe! I hate it when a bad set down draws blood!

Thank you, Andrew! The scent is really growing on me. Sophisticated and unique.

Thank you Clint.
Thanks for the luck, but I think it requries more of me paying attention.

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Heck of a haul, Brian! And you even got the elusive Shaving Cookies! I like that brush -- a unique handle on it.

Yes I am Andrew, thanks!
If I thought I was going to use one of these things and NOT get a nick now and then, well like Mom always said, "you got another think comming"

tp

Thanks Jason!
Best so far!
I'm on blood thinners and realy there was not much leackage, more like a bad paper cut. But the firm warning was noted!
tp

SOTD January 15th


EDRIO #8 Portland Razor Co Hydra
Vintage Surrey reknot (24mm, Frigate Class)
The Shaving Shop "Acqua di Florida"
Stirling Bay Rum PSB

Seeing all you guys playing with your open blades made me jealous. Its been quite a long time since I picked up a straight so most of the strokes on my first pass were a bit too tentative which resulted in a sensation of tugging. As the shave progressed my comfort level increased and my strokes became much more confident. Two passes for a SAS. This soap smells exactly like Florida Water. I could have finished with a splash of FW but I decided to try some of the Stirling Bay Rum PSB that I got in yesterday. Good enough pairing and the Bay Rum from Stirling is quite nice. Have a great day my friends!