What did we learn from our last shaves?

I learned that "attention drift" is always punished.

 

I learned that if a 53 tech normally provides a good shave, mounting the tech head on a heavy Utopia handle makes for a better shave. I may adopt Frankenrazor usage soon.

 

I learned that the micro touch safety razor is a pretty good razor for 20$. No irritation and second pass was smooth.

 

Yes. The MTO gets maligned by some, but is actually a modern imitation of the Gillette SS razors if the 40's and 50's. I used one last week and had a great experience. It was the first DE I ever had, and I have a new found respect for it after last week. In my signature there is an MTO group launching a pass around...if anyone is interested, click away. You may be surprised by MTO. In the hands of a competent user it is a fine razor, albeit quite mild.

 

I do that a lot. I've got a Weber Bulldog handle that I use for every three piece Gillette I have.

 

I think I have seen the light...it was way easier to get smooth with the added mass of the Utopia handle...pushed that Ladas around like a race car! Sweet blade btw!

 

Learned that the perfect handle for my iKon Shavecraft 102 is the iKon 85mm Buldog Handle. It gives great weight to the razor.

 

That a DE89 with a single shim gives a really good shave. Better than my NEW, not quite as good as my Fatboy on 9.

 

That TOBS sandalwood is causing mild skin irritation. It's taken awhile to figure out but have narrowed it down to the shave cream. Although the product lathers wonderful and I get a really smooth shave, it feels like a sunburn on my cheeks afterwards. A splash of AS really amplified the burn. Kind of bummed as I really like the smell and the performance of it.

 

I used a Shark ss, first time. started off a little ruff, but it smoothed out nicely. I used it in my Matador elegante. close two pass( anticipating a touch up later) shave.
I learned the shark is pretty good.

 

Ive learned to rub in a small amount of oil (I use almond) to moisturize my face throughout the day. This way, drying soaps (the ones that use coconut oil) don't affect me.

 

That for me, the Polsilver SI are worth the premium cost due to the longevity of the blade. Will be adding to den primarily for my travel kit (in process of assembling still) where I get at least a whole week worth of great shaves from 1 blade.

 

I learned that all the hype about Gillette New's and Long Combs was entirely justified. It could very possibly become my favourite DE. A beautifully smooth shave with an Astra, BBS as usual.

 

I learned that I can get a great shave with a YUMA, dfs close to bbs.

 

I learned I have a lot to learn about stropping a straight. :-(

 

I think it's awesome you are trying to learn. I come back on after a busy couple days and you are straight shaving and about to do a thirty day rule...that'll teach me to stay current on my reading!

 

Kudos to @youngunn, he started WDWL, and it is one of my favorite daily threads!

 

Thanks bud

 

I agree. Much respect.

 

that if you rush your shave with a slant your neck will end up looking like you just barely got away from Hannibal Lecter...
Lesson learned...