What did we learn from our last shaves?

I've learned that some of the most profound and useful bits of shaving wisdom
emanate from this thread, and usually in 25 words or less.

Many thanks to @youngunn !

 

A decent lather can really impact a shave. I thought I was previously getting a decent lather but these last two days have totally changed my shave quality.

 

For my last 2-3 shaves, I learned that while face lathering, if I use my index finger to open up or aerate the badger hairs on top, the lather I build is much better. Go fish.

 

I learned that the much maligned and feared Muhle R41 is not as scary as some make it out to be. My first run with the R41 = a bbs 3 pass. Could have been a better shave with the R41 if I had not of been pussy-footing around due to the hype. Summary I find it just a touch more aggressive than my slant next shave full out run.

 

Yeah, I don't get the whole Razorock thing. I have XXX and P 160 and...meh.
Well, they were inexpensive...

 

That modern Williams SS works exceptionally well with the Plisson/L'Occitane synthetic brush. Fantastic lather today!

 

I learned that consistent use of my '59 Fatboy for "Fatboy February" has given me a newfound respect for the razor. I'm enjoying it very much so far. I'm thinking about having it replated in Rhodium now... but I might miss it while it's gone. Perhaps I'll get another Fatboy to keep me company while my current one is being replated. Yeah... that's the ticket!

 

Agreed, I got caught up in the hype for XXX, now Zi Peppino I enjoy a lot in both scent and performance, enough to dig deeper to find who actually makes it, apparently TFS and I just ordered their Tobacco Verde hard puck not the croap version (thanks to @Slow Joe for helping in finding from a supplier in the USA). I am on a mission to finish the XXX tub and won't replace it or any RazoRock soap.

 

I would agree with that - I got two Razorock soaps but can't see myself buying any other as they both felt lacking in many ways.

 

Unlike @Darkbulb I learned that maybe I do like creams, as long as I get them loaded properly. I had been scooping a dollop directly onto the brush, then going to my head to lather it up. today I threw caution to the wind and just took the brush to the tub and loaded it up like a croap. I ended up with way too much lather left over, but I enjoyed it much more than I had in the past.

I also confirmed that I don't mind the DORCO ST300 blades. As a head shaver, they are a one and done blade for me, but they perform just fine. A touch rougher feeling than some of my others, but I can't complain about the results.

 

Gentlemen, from my last shave...

I learned that my Dad's Schick injector is a joy to use. Easiest, most intuitve feeling razor I heave tried to date.

++++1 kudos to @youngunn on a great thread!

 

I have both and will try...thanks for the tip!

 

1) I really like Nancy boy shaving cream,
2) The Gillette Flair Tip Rocket is a fantastic razor,
3) I might not be able to live w/out Provence Sante, and
4) The Veg is King

 

I learned that my Slim adjustable set on 9 is excellent on the first pass but AG I need to turn it down or be more careful. I'll leave it set around 6 for now until I have more experience with a more aggressive razor. I just had to try almost forgot to mention I did get an incredible 2 pass shave with no burn, just a few minor nicks.

 

Today, I learned that the "Damaskeene" is a darned fine shaver, and I am glad I gave SE razors a fair shake. I would be satisfied with them if that's all I had available, they're that good. If you're not familiar, try one for a 30 day, you'll probably agree with me.

 

Relearned that your favorite blade may not work in that new razor. Finally found one that made my newest aggressive ( for me) razor work and that was the Gillette Silver Blue.

 

Yesterday I learned that I can actually get really good shaves from Dorco blades.

I had already been surprised that I had gotten some pretty good shaves from the ST 300 blade. I won a PIF recently (thanks @DEfettish) and finally got to try the ST 301. I believe it was better. It was actually good enough that I couldn't resist the urge to go with a couple of ATG passes, which I typically reserve for special occasions since it gives me irritation most of the time. I was rewarded with a 3-pass BBS that left only a small amount of irritation that faded quickly.

If you've held off trying them because of the poor reviews, pick up a few. If I can get the same quality shave from the rest of the tuck, then Dorcos will be my next hundred pack. I'm pretty frugal, so it would be awesome if one of my favorite blades was also one of the cheapest.

 

I haven't shaved in 3 days, I need to go learn some lessons and shave today I think.

 

You use the sharp end

 

Hmmm…. I'm beginning to question the integrity of curriculum being taught at that shave school.