What did we learn from our last shaves?

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by youngunn, Nov 8, 2014.

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  1. idvsego

    idvsego Well-Known Member

    Good to know, I will keep an eye on that.
     
    idvsego, Jan 19, 2015
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Do you bloom your MWF? Very nice looking consistency in that bowl.
     
    Bama Samurai, Jan 19, 2015
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  3. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    I learned that Barbon aftershave is probably one of the most underestimated aftershaves on this planet. Or at least outside of Hungary. I'd put this against Osage Rub any day.
     
    Mr. Shaverman, Jan 19, 2015
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  4. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Dampen the puck the previous day/eve so its is 'bloomed' & softened when its shave time.
     
    HolyRollah, Jan 19, 2015
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  5. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Good advice on the switching hands! You'll find becoming more ambidextrous in shaving may alleviate some of the irritation you may have been experiencing with the awkward angles.
    I am 100% lefty-dominant, but somehow managed to master using a straight razor in my notoriously clumsy right hand, so anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
     
    HolyRollah, Jan 19, 2015
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  6. idvsego

    idvsego Well-Known Member

    I learned that I shave like a 3 year old with my left hand. That was incredibly awkward. I may need to practice with an unloaded razor some. In sports I was always decent with my left hand/foot but the mirror threw me off really bad. It was laughable. But I did slow down with my right this time and no nicks.
     
    idvsego, Jan 20, 2015
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  7. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I shave my left side of my face with my left hand, and right side with right hand, always have. I'm a natural lefty living in a right sided world. I suppose this has helped me to become ambidextrous. When I try to shave with my left hand for the entire shave it's awkward, and I do notice irraton on my right side. Go figure..
     
    RaZorBurn123, Jan 20, 2015
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  8. idvsego

    idvsego Well-Known Member

    I think it's easier for a lefty to adapt because you have been forced to in some way most of your life. I will get there. Just another thing to tackle in this hobby.
     
    idvsego, Jan 20, 2015
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  9. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I agree. You will start to notice a change in a very short time, keep at it.
     
    RaZorBurn123, Jan 20, 2015
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  10. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    I learnt that if I feel like I shouldn't shave, I shouldn't shave =P
     
    Omelmad, Jan 20, 2015
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  11. Jasio78

    Jasio78 Well-Known Member

    I've learned that that proraso is a soap of the heavens . After2 poor bowl lathers, I switched to a face lather. What a truly wonderful product. I've switched to the trusted muhle r89 so I can just enjoy the product without over analysing the shave.
    ( hopefully I won't be posting tomorrow " I've learned to concentrate on the shave and not get complacent. !!!" )
     
    Jasio78, Jan 20, 2015
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  12. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    I've learned that I have great legs.
     
    Sara-s, Jan 20, 2015
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  13. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Sara, is this a recent self-revelation or did someone point this fact out to you? :D:happy088:

    I'm waiting for one of the guys to state, "I've learned that I have a great face!"
    :lyrtuy5:
     
    HolyRollah, Jan 20, 2015
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  14. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Not recent, but reinforced every time!
     
    Sara-s, Jan 20, 2015
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  15. Radiotube

    Radiotube RADInOverdrive

    What... no photos? ;)
     
    Radiotube, Jan 20, 2015
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  16. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Gentlemen, from my last shave...

    I learned not to be intimidated by blade gap and exposure, but rather to just go for it.
     
    Bama Samurai, Jan 20, 2015
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  17. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    Grab a Fatboy and open it up to 9. Better yet, send it over to Captain Murphy at B&B to get custom blade gaps that go two levels higher than most.
     
    gwsmallwood, Jan 20, 2015
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  18. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Sara-s, Jan 20, 2015
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  19. Radiotube

    Radiotube RADInOverdrive

    Yep, they look smooth too! Thanks, Sara!
     
    Radiotube, Jan 20, 2015
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  20. fimpster

    fimpster Well-Known Member

    I learned that I really like Dreadnought Shaving Cream. I need to try more of their product now!
     
    fimpster, Jan 20, 2015
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