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What is your preferred method of making lather?

Poll closed Nov 30, 2015.

  1. Scuttle

    7 vote(s)
    12.3%

  2. Bowl, warm water

    19 vote(s)
    33.3%

  3. Bowl, cold water

    2 vote(s)
    3.5%

  4. Face lather, warm loaded brush

    27 vote(s)
    47.4%

  5. Face lather, cold loaded brush

    5 vote(s)
    8.8%

  6. Shave stick, warm water

    5 vote(s)
    8.8%

  7. Shave stick, cold water

    2 vote(s)
    3.5%

  8. Aerosol Foam

    1 vote(s)
    1.8%

  9. Lather is for the weak, I dry shave.

    1 vote(s)
    1.8%

  10. I am just here for the cookies

    2 vote(s)
    3.5%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. DDuckyMark
    you aren't that far off with the candles. I'm only 28.
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bama Samurai and 6 others like this.
  2. Drygulch
    It looks like you tried to shave with a very, very upset cat.

    On the plus side, if it was a Tom cat and you got him to spray you, you won't need to use any Veg.
    Kizurra, RaZorBurn123, Rufus T. and 9 others like this.
  3. Bama Samurai
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., wmbjr and 4 others like this.
  4. Bama Samurai
    Mo Variation November! Love it!
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bill_F and 3 others like this.
  5. Bama Samurai
    Resting the skin may be a good idea! You're right about lather building, you will just need to keep trying different water-soap ratios until it suits your needs.
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bill_F and 3 others like this.
  6. mrchick
    My turn to spray coffee
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bill_F and 5 others like this.
  7. Bama Samurai
    P-O'd Feline 1, Mr. Chick 0, end of first (0:00).
    Kizurra, Rufus T., Bill_F and 6 others like this.
  8. cmorris357
    I'll join you in that time honored cry. "Wait till next year!"

    Or in my case as a Braves fan, "Wait till 2017 and we have to justify that new Stadium!"
    RaZorBurn123, Bill_F, wristwatchb and 5 others like this.
  9. cmorris357
    After reading all these horror stories about using the Feather SS, I have to wonder why people use them as a gateway to a straight razor. I have never had anything more than a slight weeper with a straight razor due, I'm sure, to the size and stability of the blade. Now having said that I'll probably do a Van Gogh on myself the next time I use one.
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bill_F and 7 others like this.
  10. Bama Samurai
    Mark,

    I hope you have a great Birthday and that the day brings you enjoyment!
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bill_F and 4 others like this.
  11. Norcalnewb
    Happy birthday!
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bill_F and 3 others like this.
  12. cmorris357
    Since this is No Change November, and I'm not a photographer, this is my setup pic for the month. image.jpg

    No significance to the Lone Ranger theme other than I grew up watching him on TV, and my grandfather worked for the Merita Bread Co. who were the sponsors for the show, at least locally.
    Started with a hot shower while the Omega Pro 49 soaked in hot water. Prepped with MRGLO while I whipped up the Shave Den Floid Blue Type. I have had trouble in the past with this brush being a lather hog. I can make mounds of lather but cannot get it out of the brush and onto my face. Perhaps because I've always sleeved the brush while drying I have prevented it breaking in properly. I managed to get enough on my face for 3 passes and touch up with the Mongoose loaded with a fresh Feather Professional. I tried a different technique wherein I made short strokes followed by a long stroke. Worked well, but not enough difference to justify the extra time it took just making a couple of long strokes. Touch up was light buffing and j-hooking leaving one or two small stubborn patches on my neck, so I broke all protocol and gave a couple of strokes with far more pressure than I would normally use. Perfect. Smooth and very little irritation as proved by the alum giving only the slightest warming on the neck. A splash of Stirling Orange Chill WH/Aloe followed by some Floid Blue, and its off to my son's Honor Chorus concert.
    RaZorBurn123, Bama Samurai, Rufus T. and 9 others like this.
  13. Norcalnewb
    So I just noticed the poll, and I have to ask: who is the brave dry shaver?
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bama Samurai and 5 others like this.
  14. Bill_F
    Happy Birthday and many more to come! 28 you say? you should be good for another 80 then! :happy036:
    :bounce017::greet002::bounce015::wave::bounce015::greet002::bounce017:
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bama Samurai and 4 others like this.
  15. clint64
    Charlie.
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bama Samurai and 4 others like this.
  16. Norcalnewb
    I should have guessed. I forgot Danger is his middle name.
    RaZorBurn123, Rufus T., Bama Samurai and 4 others like this.
  17. Norcalnewb
    With the avatar change, I may have to call you Speed Racer F.
    Drygulch, RaZorBurn123, Rufus T. and 5 others like this.
  18. mrchick
    I decided to try this thing because I heard it was the closest to shaving with a straight. I liked the idea of being able to try a straight without having to buy all of the other gear that goes with a straight. I can shave without having to hone and strop. Did I make a mistake? Who has used both and can offer a comparison?
    Kizurra, Drygulch, RaZorBurn123 and 7 others like this.
  19. clint64
    Thanks Charlie. I do like using the Triad with the Goose. At only 2/3 the weight of the baby bomber, it changes the balance of the razor.
    Drygulch, RaZorBurn123, Rufus T. and 4 others like this.
  20. Keithmax
    Nov 3 focus shave 3

    Mike's has a great reputation but it has been hit and miss for me so it has been out of the rotation. It does seem do well when I travel and at my father's house it is amazing. I know it does terrible with hot scuttle so I used hot water to soak the puck and built the lather on the puck. The lather for the first pass was so-so a little to thin but with each pass the lather got better. 4 passes with my ATT H1 and new Super Iridium, this is one of my top combos so I expected greatness. The alum test revealed some light irritation and the shave was a long lasting BBS.

    I know this razor and blade with the right software this razor can produce BBS with zero irritation so I am a little disappointed. I think I need to spend more time building the lather so the plan tomorrow is to use a SR.

    Irritation A-, closeness A+

    Mike's Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper soap
    Rooney butterscotch with Heritage hair.
    ATT H1 with Super Iridium (first shave)
    Spieck Glasical AS
    Edwin Jagger Aloe ASB
    Davidoff Silver Shadow
    Drygulch, RaZorBurn123, clint64 and 7 others like this.
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