1 - Just because KMF is a womans cream doesn't mean a man cannot use it. 2 - I love the Edwin Jagger DE89.
Waiting for my 30 days to be up so I can buy some - 7 days down - I really want to know if the Ben Franklin soap smells like an older gentleman’s pantaloons at the end of a hot July day in Philadelphia, drafting important documents with no air conditioner.
Gentlemen, from my last shave... An aggressive razor may be better for moderately sharp blades than a mild one.
That Feather blades on their second outing, in a mild razor (Gillette Ball End Tech), produce outstanding results. I was still BBS after 24 hours. Definitely a go to combination if I'm depending on a great shave.
I learned that many times I don't know as much as I think I know. You know? I had a run of really good, close, comfortable DFS and DFS+ head shaves with my Fatboy on 9, then with a shimmed DE89 when I sent my Fatboy to Captain Murphy at B&B for some TLC, then for the first couple of weeks with my R41 after Christmas. Then all of a sudden this week when I started back to work, I've had 4 not so good shaves in a row, 2 with the R41, 2 with the freshly cleaned and repaired Fatboy. Only getting to CCS not DFS, and there is more irritation. The only trend I can see is that my best shaves over the past few months have all come when I'm using my topical antibiotic. Looks like back to the dermatologist I go...
I learned trouble always happens when you get in a hury - Let me just slap that razor across my bare naked neck for a quick touch up on that one little spot.
1. The shovel head isn't a bad razor. First experience was terrible. Tugging, rough, skipping. Today I had quite a nice shave with it. 2. My skin must be dehydrated. I've been putting on just a little Tea Tree Oil blend before bed at night and a little just before I get out of the shower, in addition to my normal prep. My shaves have been continually improving since I started that.
I learned that the GEM Featherweight is a crazy good little shaver. The unique shape gives you perfect grip positions for each pass. This bad boy isn't going anywhere. I would recommend it for anyone looking to try a SE razor. Oh and that Latha is no joke...a really good performer. $10 bucks for 4 oz. is a steal for this kind of lather. The scent is 50/50, but if you like it, you have a winner.