I'd like to make an observation. I'm still new at this DE shaving stuff (less than a year), but I don't think I'd ever be "brave enough" to use a straight. There are some amazing pics of some beautiful straights in this thread and those who use them have my utmost respect and admiration. All I can say is "You're a better man than I am!" Keep sending the pics, they're awesome!
Wednesday Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap Soap: Catie’s Bubbles-La Terre Verte Razor: Gillette Slim Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless (2) Brush: oscar11 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm Aftershave: Fine Platinum WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard) Catie’s Bubbles LTV today. 20 seconds: load & go with the oscar11. Great, easy, thick lather. Gillette 7 O’Clock Green SS in the Slim. Excellent, smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Fine Platinum. Bob
21 Jan 2015 Soap - Arko Brush - Turkish #6 Razor - Merkur 34C Blade - Astra SP(2) AS - Pinaud Clubman Musk OK shave, nothing to do back flips over. Decided to try a shave without the Corn Huskers today. Didn't notice much of a difference in quality of shave if I am honest with myself. I am enjoying the Clubman Musk more each time I use it.
Pre: Maggard Razors PSO- Cherry Sandalwood Vanilla Brush: Custom Boar by Steve Brown Swirl Handle Soap: Sir Hare Artisan Shaving Soap – Drunken Sailor Razor: ’72 Gillette Tech with Muhle handle (Frankentech) Blade: Personna Lab Blue Splash: Humphreys Alcohol Free Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel Facial Toner Post: Gillette Lotion ASB & Fine Classic AS – Platinum Relatively mild morning today. Some slight flurries but temps in the low 30s. Sidewalks are kind of icy so Chico and I took our time walking. For some reason the canal that flows through downtown was uncharacteristically noisy today. It was actually kind of eerie lol... Don't miss it at That Shave Life!
Straights are awesome, but they take a lot of care and you have to be really patient to develop your technique. I have one, and I have only shaved my cheeks with it. I haven't ventured further because I don't have the confidence. I believe that is why so many men had full beards in the past before safety razors. You needed a professional if you wanted to be clean shaven.
1/21/2015 30 Day - Shave # 21 Prep - Hot Shower Razor - Mongoose Satin B2 Blade - Kai Mild (3) Brush - Rubberset 400 with WSP HMW Lather - Soap Commander Confidence Post - Witch Hazel and CC Sandalwood AS Much better 3 pass shave today. Not BBS but as close as I can get on a work morning. I do have my work day routine down now. The shave takes a little less than 10 minutes from the time I exit the shower to the AS splash and clean up.
SOTD Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Prep: Warm Shower, Mike's Natural Bath Soap - Jasmine Olive Oil, Neutrogena Face Wash Razor: IkKon Shavecraft 102 Slant with iKon Bulldog Handle Blade: Personna Med Prep #3 Brush: Whipped Dog Boar - 30X55 Lather: Strop Shoppe - Baker Street Post: OSMA Alum Block, Witch Hazel+ Menthol, Gold Bond Green Lotion Aftershave: Proraso Aftershave Lotion Good one pass DFS with clean up today. It'll do! Have a good day!
Wednesday 21st January Warm shower Hot towel Shannon's Bay Spice scuttle lathered Finest Badger brush made by myself Gillette Aristocrat 16 Gillette Bleue Extra (3) Cold rinse Thayers Superhazel Old Spice Sensitive aftershave
21 January 2015 * Ikon Shavecraft 102 + UFO U2V1 Red Bronze * Super Iridium * WSP Stubby 2-Band + Oscar11 All-Amber Cavaleiro * Mystic Water Sandalwood Rose * Unrefined Shea Butter
Mongoose B2 Feather Super Simpson M6 SV - Dolomiti Fine - Platinum http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Maison-Francis-Kurkdjian/Oud-14610.html
Day 21 - BSG ATT S1 Kronos Rapira PL Plisson Cade Soap & Balm 3 pass BBS today. However, I did manage to irritate a spot on my neck. I think the S1 and the Rapira pair well, but after this trial, I may try a few more blade brands in it to see if there is an even better combo for me.
SOTD 21 January 2015 Razor : Edwin Jagger DE89 Brush : Omega Pro 20248 Cream : Mem Olive Blade : Gillette Platinum Post : Tarr lotion + DR Harris Sandalwood aftershave Outstanding shave today, 2 passes as usual. I love the big Omega brush, tons of lather from the Mem cream. Used the same Gillette Platinum as yesterday only in the Edwin Jagger razor, did a wonderful job. The DR Harris is very long-lasting and even now I can still smell it after 9 hours
Wednesday Soap: The Shave Den lanolin, unscented Brush: Semogue 820 boar Razor: Feather AS-D2 Blade: Gillette SharpEdge yellow After: Cold rinse, CeraVe lotion
Stunning photo. Sooo...have you ever had anyone asking you why you're taking photos of razors out in the open?
1/21/2015 Prep: Hot shower with Nivea Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO Razor: Cobra, John Jay Velvet Shaver straight razor Blade: Feather Professional Light (5) Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair Soap: Tabac After: Home made ASB, Aqua Velva Musk after shave Cologne: Prada - Amber Pour Homme Intense A nice 2 pass shave this morning. The Vie Long whipped up the Tabac into a great lather. The Cobra and the Velvet Shaver did their jobs well. The AV brought some protection and the Prada will have me smelling great all day. All in all, it was a smooth Darn Fine + shave. Have a blessed day!!
Thank you for your kind words and I get asked questions, all the time, mostly about what I am taking photos of. Most folks don't know what a 'razor' actually looks like!
