What did we learn from our last shaves?

I use this technique. It works well for me.

 

I use this technique also. I found that just letting the weight of the razor do the work wasn't working for me, so I apply pressure but mostly to the head of the razor. I like your description of letting it ride the "skin wave"... which is really what it does!

 

Riding the cap, and removing pressure from the comb or bar creates that skin wave. I don't even try to describe the amount of pressure that I can apply without causing issues...it was the missing piece in my technique.

 

Today: Not a thing

 

Evidentally I learned a new SE technique to try. Thanks guys, I'd never heard that recommendation before. All I've ever heard is head against the face then tilt just a tiny bit.

 

This was my entry into DE and it was super easy to learn with, even for head shaving. I'll keep it around even though I've moved on to a 34c and soon, a Cadet.

 

I learned that I can go N-S then S-N on my neck without irritation using my Aristocrat. Usually I have to go diagonal.

 

After my second day using the Wm. Neumann & Co Signature 1907 soap I need to load my brush a bit longer and add a bit more water.

 

I learned that maybe I do like a shorter handle, but maybe need something a little heavier. While my Fatboy has become my favorite, it is away being cleaned up and repaired right now, so I'm using the NEW LC. I decided today to try to simulate the weight and handle length of the Fatboy by pairing my NEW LC with my EJ DE89 Handle. I liked the added weight, but the angle felt all wrong. I will try to confirm by going back to my Bar Handle tomorrow.

 

I learned that not paying attention while changing the blade and putting the base plate on upside down really negates the razors effectiveness.

 

Gentlemen, from my last shave...

I learned that AV Musk is worthy of a slot in the AS rotation. I learned this from the generous PIF of a forum member.

 

I've learned that as my technique improved so has artisan soap makers. Ive been wet shaving for 2 years and the quality of shaving soap has increased astronomically.

 

The morning I learned that I get better results if on my first two passes I do a simple N-S and S-N with the 3rd going ATG for the more coarse areas. I needed fewer touch ups and achieved a BBS

 

I shaved in the shower today with some Cremo and my Old type SR / Feather combo on its 5th shave.

So........ Today I learned that,

Shaving 3 times in 36 hours might be doable, IF I hadn't had a rough shave with the Valet last night, and IF I had done prep today instead of just a shower. As it is, I destroyed my neck.

A shave not even worthy of putting in the shave of the Day really. Lol

 

Double post!

 

3 in 36 was so nice...he posted it twice

 

Doh! Stupid app...

 

Tapatalk on my phone does that too sometimes...

 

I learned that, despite thinking I was going to save lots of money on blades, I'm spending more than I ever did on shaving sinse switching to traditional methods. I once had one razor, now I have several plus creams, etc

 

I'm bumming it until tomorrow morning so didn't shave at all.
I did however splash on some Veg - just because it's so great.