I was lucky enough to learn that the Gillette Ranger Tech '41 is indeed as good of a razor that so many have claimed it to be. An excellent shave was had.
One can get a killer result from a $5 safety razor. I'm very impressed with my new, "cheap", Lord 314.
I learned I still have no knack lathering Cella. Dry brush or wet brush I get good lathers just not the same layer each time. Good news is I caught my wife wrapping three tubes of C.O. Bigelow(which I love)for Christmas.
Gentlemen, from my last shave... I learned realized that there a probably more schools of thought on the subject of lather building than on actual razor usage.
I used Red today because of this post. Similiar reaction. Sometimes nothing beats good old quality mass market Proraso Italian soap. Not kidding about that. Unless we are talking about Arko. It supposedly is from Turkey, but i think it comes from the heavens above to illuminate we the mortal with its lemon scented industrial goodness. But I really did like Proraso Red very much. I see myself always keeping it around.
I feel that way about my GSB. For me, Voskhod is an acceptable replacement. Though I am noticing that I can do fine with almost every blade I try. But GSB and Voskhod just feel "right" and give me the smoothest skin. I read your SOTD...I love shaves like that...where everything just syncs up.
From the start of your prep until you're cleared up, don't try to do anything else in between that is not directly related to your shave. If it can go wrong - IT WILL!! I also learned that I can get BBS with just two passes, WTG & ATG I also never want to shave again without using a freezer towel straight after. Brings the blood to the skin and makes me feel fantastic after. Much better than really cold water.
