Thank you, Bruce! A friend pif'd me this brush a couple years ago and I really enjoy using it. The GEM Contour II is a good little razor for being part plastic.
Great shave, Clint! Sounds like the razor works well for you! Aluminum razors are unfortunately, non-starters for me! Glad your day went well!
I believe we are going to have to inspect those lab reports, Charlie. You may have to add the local dart league members to the wrist English sample pool as well...
Shaving your head does save money on haircuts. However, I do not believe every person can rock it. You have to be the judge on whether you can or not. If you ever decide to straight shave, then I would suggest a shavette with a mild blade. Shavette shaving forces you to use a delicate touch and to get the right angles to shave. Also, you don't have to worry about honing because you can replace the blade. Finally, it's the least expensive way to go.
Thanks Joe! It wasn't my first rodeo. I only do headshaving with straights/shavettes to keep my skills at the highest level. I guess out of my 400+ open blade shaves there were approx 10% that were above the shoulder shaves. It takes more time to do a straight/shavette headshave and that's why I don't do it more often. I will say that it is a great challenge to do so, especially doing it exclusively by feel.
Awesome shave Bruce! I didn't purchase Barrister and Mann's LAVanille soap because of the staining possibility.
Terrific shave, Charlie! I don't swirl my brushes in one direction because I don't want the bristles to permanently bend in a set way.
