I learned that I may love a Voshkod in an iKon but I can't stand it in an SS. Also, Cade balm is fantastic but the cream sucks (I knew that part, I just forgot because it had been so long so I'd used it).
1. Never, never put orange EO in a bowl to lather with unscented glycerin soap (what was I thinking?); 2. Never shave with a DE when you are distracted; 3. Never shave when the mirror is even partially fogged; 4. When one pass is a disaster, the second pass will not make things better; 5. Always check to see if the TTO is turned tight before starting your shave; 6. When you nick yourself and draw blood, stop, breath deep and consider whether you should scrap the shave and go back to bed. Yes...I learned all this from one shave...
After just starting traditional shaving and completing a 30-Day Rule for technique, I've learned that I'm still a newbie, and I regret not starting this until nearly 60 years old...for I'll not learn or experience all the joy of those half my age on here who stay with it for a lifetime. but I'll enjoy my share of the ride! Cheers! - RT (...and perhaps spend a LOT less money on this than some of you have! Always gotta find the bright side!)
OMG NO! I was tempted by the announcement by @Darkbulb yesterday re: a Slim for sale. But as I normally lean towards anonymity, I could never handle the ridicule! I have enough patience to last til August. (In fact I have so much patients, I shoulda been a doctor!)
I learned that after a year of traditional shaving using soaps and creams, I still can't get good lather from a bowl. I went back to canned goo for a few months (long story) then spent a few weeks bowl lathering, and the past couple of days head lathering. I cannot get good lather from a bowl no matter what I try. Just doesn't work for me.
