Good perspective, Barry. Some folks seek the perfect (and mostly elusive) BBS shave or feel they are missing out. I'll take a close, comfortable shave without irritation any day. Friends and family likely won't notice or care if our shaves are perfect or not. A decent shave looks fine to most people, especially when I am of good humor in their company.

We were staying with some friends awhile back. I commented one morning that I need to shave before the day got started. I had a day's worth of stubble at the time. My friend asked me what I was going to shave off since my face appeared to be clean-shaven already.

was i even conversing with you on this point?it was a message to Chris..

ohhhhhhh...ok..sorry. so it was Chris you were talking to about electric razors???

April 11 SOTM

Good morning.

Straight Razor Shave #539
7/8 J A Henckels Friodur
JR #290 Cashmere Brush
Seaforth Spice Lime SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 1 day



I went with an old-fashioned straight razor shave. For this task, I chose my Friodur. I always get a fine shave with this vintage razor and today was no exception. An error-free 3 pass shave gave me a nice BBS shave. I took my time to enjoy this shave.
I felt like a Sea Captain so I went with the Seaforth Spice Lime. It is a lovely scent and lathers well. Here's my lather:



I had very little alum feedback. Applied the witch hazel and the matching aftershave. I really enjoyed this morning’s shave. Take care.

thank you Joe.

i remember asking if you would try an electric razor,,but this comment was to Chris as he stated that he has one and had never used it for a full shave.

fine seaforth! shave and pic Joe.it is very enjoyable to use.

absolutely.i get the "perfect" bbs from time to time,but 90% of my shaves are "near" bbs as one could call it,2 passes ,a bit of touch up and done.there is always a bit of fine stubble on my lower neck as i dare not over do it there.i would rarely pass a cotton ball test,but the funniest part,i haven't had one person say,"that's a close shave you've got there".but seriously,i am totally happy with my shave results that i learned here at TSD,.from a weekly drudge to a daily zen moment,only in 7 short years..

close comfy shave for the win.,and the coolest part..using 70-100 year old shaving equiptment to do it with.

fabulous thursday affairs gents..

-Thursday-
brit gold flare tip
mr.ee custom
1805



good morning gents
nice relaxing day off shave..
lovely 1805 lather built with #oo2
the brit gold flaretip clean up the whiskers in 2 + passes.
thayers and matching cologn seal the deal
awesome
have a fabulous day everyone.
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Ahh, OK. Seemed like the simplest way to begin-borrowing my Dad's as a kid.

Thanks Gary. It's good to pick up one of these Schick razors for a shave to change my routine.

Terrific shave Barry. I happen to like the 7 o'clock blades.

Very nice Asil!

Great repeat shave Chris.

It is the old saying don't chase the BBS, but let the BBS chase you. It's a great philosophy. My BBS shaves are technically not because they wouldn't pass the cotton ball test. I would be close, but I would fail if graded by a barber license examiner. That's why I distinguish between BBS and cotton ball BBS shave. Honestly, the best shave is irritation and leakage free while looking clean shaven. The minimal standard should be DFS (damn fine shave).

Fortunately for you Charlie, you don’t have a Mediterranean beard like me.

Thanks Gary.

Yes!