What did we learn from our last shaves?

You got it. Great man who does excellent work.

 

I really like how my Fatboy shaves but I keep wishing the handle was just half an inch+ longer.

 

Thanks for the tip. I am putting it in the mental Rolodex. I will message you when/if I find the one I think should be restored. Yours basically photographs as if it were a new razor. It looks really good.

 

Well all three makers (Gillette, Schick and ASR / Personna) began to make twin edged injectors and twin edge double edge razor blades at the same time around the very early 1970s.

Most just were abandoned in the move to cartridge razors. I used a Gillette Twin Edged Injector in the Schick J3.

See more here about the second shave...

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/injector-se-party.23113/page-125#post-766463

 

Today I leanred that it's a good idea to remember to change your blade out once in a while. Oops!

 

Today I remembered that the downside to working through a blade sampler is finding a brand that is not a good match. Some are good, some are great, and unfortunately some are awful. YMMV etc.

 

Today's lesson: LPL is a great soap! If your on a budget or have deep pockets this soap is priced for you. $13 100gram refill. RazoRock Stealth Slant, 2 shaves in and I'm in love with this razor!

 

Great, great shave today - a lot of new experiences but it all came together beautifully.

I 'learned' that;
- my Ranger Tech '41 razor might become one of my 'top three' razors. I don't know what it is..but that razor is incredible,
- First time trying Myrsol aftershave (Agua Balsamica) and I all I have to say is "Wow". I learnt that I might have an empty wallet soon.
- First time trying Nancy Boy shaving cream. Loved the scent and performance. A really great cream from right here in San Francisco.

 

It's one I'd love to have, there's just something about it.

 

Although I'm still shaving with a disposal until my Jagger gets in I learned it's always good to take your time. First time in awhile I've been able to shave my head and not cut the mole on the back of my head

 

Today I learned that shaving with the Mongoose requires a different angle of attack than with Weber PH. It will take a few shaves for me to dial in the correct angle.

 

It's been a little crazy on the bay recently. I'm hoping for Christmas but the price shot up from 25-30$ to 45-60 for slims. . I'm going to keep waiting

 

I've learned that I prefer injectors to DE's. I have some nice DE's and just got one of the new Phoenix OC razors that I tried this weekend. It's a nice shaver but, for me, the injectors just give a better, smoother shave

 

Today I learned that wet shaving can be addictive

 

Today I learned that the right blade depends on the right razor. I've got about 36 different types of blade on hand, and I've only gotten through 7 of them. I got to Astra SP last week and thought it could be my new go to blade. It did well in my Merkur 34C and my Weishi 9603. Today I used a fresh Astra SP in my brand new Cadet TTO-14, and was underwhelmed. I'm not sure yet whether it was the blade, the razor, my technique or something else.

 

Today I learned again that pressure is a no-no in wetshaving, including head shaving. Using my VDH with an Astra SP and had a trouble spot where I normally do, so instead of slowly doing another pass over the area I just pressed down......like I always did with a cart. The red trickle that soon ran down the back of my head reminded me of the proper technique for next time.

 

You have no idea....lol. Amen

 

With the Merkur 34c I got for Christmas and my regular Asta SP blade I can get a DFS with just two passes + a few touch ups

 

Awaiting 2 Ebay purchases (vintage razors) to arrive and putting final touches or several online orders (soaps and AS) I'd have to say yes it is addictive....

 

Find a red dot version. It's not a half inch, but they are just a touch longer.