For me, I don't like the performance of most shave balms as much as I like the splashes. I've tried most store bought balms, and none seemed to do the trick, and several caused rashes. I do have some Captain's Choice Bay Rum balm, and while it works well, I don't see it doing as well as the Cat o' 9 Tails. Chiseled Face Sherlock splash works the best, but I like the Co9T scent way, way better, and it's performance is great.
Traveling Slant - Try Before You Buy
- Thread starter Jeff_H
- Start date
2-2-2017
Second shave: Feather razor.
Got a little ahead of myself. I was planning on using the Feather blade that someone along the line generously added to the package last, but it had been a long time since I've gotten to shave with one, and in my considerably less aggressive Edwin Jagger worked tremendously. Wound up with a little redness and a few weepers along with my close shave. A little disappointed with myself, since it has been a while since I've gotten more than one nick or redness with a shave, and to get both...ugh. Broke out the Chiseled Face Sherlock on this one, since it's the AS that's proven itself to be the best performer for my skin. Glad I waited until evening to do this, hate to be walking around looking like a day one goof, hahaha. Again, really pleased with the razor's performance.
Second shave: Feather razor.
Got a little ahead of myself. I was planning on using the Feather blade that someone along the line generously added to the package last, but it had been a long time since I've gotten to shave with one, and in my considerably less aggressive Edwin Jagger worked tremendously. Wound up with a little redness and a few weepers along with my close shave. A little disappointed with myself, since it has been a while since I've gotten more than one nick or redness with a shave, and to get both...ugh. Broke out the Chiseled Face Sherlock on this one, since it's the AS that's proven itself to be the best performer for my skin. Glad I waited until evening to do this, hate to be walking around looking like a day one goof, hahaha. Again, really pleased with the razor's performance.
Hmm, I got a package of Astra's in a sampler, I'll have to use those on my last shave. Thanks.
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Wow. Are we getting to the end of the line? I'll hold it open for a little while, but if no-one else is interested I guess this passaround will end after Mitretnuh's turn.
Rules:
1. If you already have slant razor experience, please do not participate in this thread. It is for slant newbies (you may have extensive non-slant experience, but not slant experience.)
2. To participate in this thread, you must have 3 months membership and have 50 posts before the time you are to receive the razor.
3. Participation is for CONUS members only - to keep costs down and the razor moving to as many participants as possible.
4. Post in this thread that you would like to try the razor.
5. I will periodically put together a consolidated list in a single post.
6. Make sure you copy @bobmsp on all all PMs relating to where the slant is going so that he can follow up in case something happens to the slant.
7. Your cost in this is the cost to post the razor to the next person on the list. It is also your responsibility to PM that person to get their address.
8. You are responsible for cleaning/sanitizing the razor when you get it and before you send it out.
9. Please shave with it for about a week and then pass it along to the next person on the list. This is not your personal razor, so please don't keep it for more than a week. (I understand many of us travel so, if the razor arrives and you are out of town the time at your house may go a bit longer, but please be considerate of those after you on the list.)
10. Please post your experience with the razor in this thread. Did you like the slant, hate it, plan to get one, which model, etc.
I will do my best to administer this thread, but will rely on the participants to self manage and respect the rules of the pass around.
Here's the current list:
1. adrian jordan - holding
2. thejarred
3. @Mitretnuh
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Last: bobmsp
Wow. Are we getting to the end of the line? I'll hold it open for a little while, but if no-one else is interested I guess this passaround will end after Mitretnuh's turn.
Rules:
1. If you already have slant razor experience, please do not participate in this thread. It is for slant newbies (you may have extensive non-slant experience, but not slant experience.)
2. To participate in this thread, you must have 3 months membership and have 50 posts before the time you are to receive the razor.
3. Participation is for CONUS members only - to keep costs down and the razor moving to as many participants as possible.
4. Post in this thread that you would like to try the razor.
5. I will periodically put together a consolidated list in a single post.
6. Make sure you copy @bobmsp on all all PMs relating to where the slant is going so that he can follow up in case something happens to the slant.
7. Your cost in this is the cost to post the razor to the next person on the list. It is also your responsibility to PM that person to get their address.
8. You are responsible for cleaning/sanitizing the razor when you get it and before you send it out.
9. Please shave with it for about a week and then pass it along to the next person on the list. This is not your personal razor, so please don't keep it for more than a week. (I understand many of us travel so, if the razor arrives and you are out of town the time at your house may go a bit longer, but please be considerate of those after you on the list.)
10. Please post your experience with the razor in this thread. Did you like the slant, hate it, plan to get one, which model, etc.
I will do my best to administer this thread, but will rely on the participants to self manage and respect the rules of the pass around.
Here's the current list:
1. adrian jordan - holding
2. thejarred
3. @Mitretnuh
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Last: bobmsp
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2-4-2017
Third shave: Astra SP razor.
Few more nicks with this one. This was the second razor I pulled from the 5 pack, as I tossed the first since the edge on one side was visibly flawed. Much like the Feather, a few bleed-worthy nicks, a couple of small red patches, but a very close, smooth shave. Red spots are already starting to fade, though I can feel a little irritation on my off-hand side cheek.
Third shave: Astra SP razor.
Few more nicks with this one. This was the second razor I pulled from the 5 pack, as I tossed the first since the edge on one side was visibly flawed. Much like the Feather, a few bleed-worthy nicks, a couple of small red patches, but a very close, smooth shave. Red spots are already starting to fade, though I can feel a little irritation on my off-hand side cheek.
I am interested in trying it out if the pass around is still going on.
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Rules:
1. If you already have slant razor experience, please do not participate in this thread. It is for slant newbies (you may have extensive non-slant experience, but not slant experience.)
2. To participate in this thread, you must have 3 months membership and have 50 posts before the time you are to receive the razor.
3. Participation is for CONUS members only - to keep costs down and the razor moving to as many participants as possible.
4. Post in this thread that you would like to try the razor.
5. I will periodically put together a consolidated list in a single post.
6. Make sure you copy @bobmsp on all all PMs relating to where the slant is going so that he can follow up in case something happens to the slant.
7. Your cost in this is the cost to post the razor to the next person on the list. It is also your responsibility to PM that person to get their address.
8. You are responsible for cleaning/sanitizing the razor when you get it and before you send it out.
9. Please shave with it for about a week and then pass it along to the next person on the list. This is not your personal razor, so please don't keep it for more than a week. (I understand many of us travel so, if the razor arrives and you are out of town the time at your house may go a bit longer, but please be considerate of those after you on the list.)
10. Please post your experience with the razor in this thread. Did you like the slant, hate it, plan to get one, which model, etc.
I will do my best to administer this thread, but will rely on the participants to self manage and respect the rules of the pass around.
Here's the current list:
1. adrian jordan - holding
2. thejarred
3. [MENTION=73442]valthun[/MENTION]
4. @Mitretnuh
5.
6.
7.
8.
Last: bobmsp
Rules:
1. If you already have slant razor experience, please do not participate in this thread. It is for slant newbies (you may have extensive non-slant experience, but not slant experience.)
2. To participate in this thread, you must have 3 months membership and have 50 posts before the time you are to receive the razor.
3. Participation is for CONUS members only - to keep costs down and the razor moving to as many participants as possible.
4. Post in this thread that you would like to try the razor.
5. I will periodically put together a consolidated list in a single post.
6. Make sure you copy @bobmsp on all all PMs relating to where the slant is going so that he can follow up in case something happens to the slant.
7. Your cost in this is the cost to post the razor to the next person on the list. It is also your responsibility to PM that person to get their address.
8. You are responsible for cleaning/sanitizing the razor when you get it and before you send it out.
9. Please shave with it for about a week and then pass it along to the next person on the list. This is not your personal razor, so please don't keep it for more than a week. (I understand many of us travel so, if the razor arrives and you are out of town the time at your house may go a bit longer, but please be considerate of those after you on the list.)
10. Please post your experience with the razor in this thread. Did you like the slant, hate it, plan to get one, which model, etc.
I will do my best to administer this thread, but will rely on the participants to self manage and respect the rules of the pass around.
Here's the current list:
1. adrian jordan - holding
2. thejarred
3. [MENTION=73442]valthun[/MENTION]
4. @Mitretnuh
5.
6.
7.
8.
Last: bobmsp
I'm not in a hurry to close it. When everything is done, I'll probably donate the slant to the Sue Moore Auction.
I would love to try this out. I have never tried a slant but have always wanted too. This is amazing!
@bobmsp apologies as I've been very busy with a new job. The slant arrived yesterday and I'm going to have my first shave with it in the AM. Thanks @adrian jordan for the quick shipping and good packaging!
Here's the current list:
1. thejarred -holding
2. valthun
3. Mcmen4my
4. Mitretnuh
5.
6.
7.
8.
Last: bobmsp
1. thejarred -holding
2. valthun
3. Mcmen4my
4. Mitretnuh
5.
6.
7.
8.
Last: bobmsp
Had my first shave with the slanted today.
It went unexpectedly well. No weepers or irritation on my neckline. I even used a derby blade which have performed horribly for me in the past. I'm very impressed by it. Got a DFS after my second pass.
It went unexpectedly well. No weepers or irritation on my neckline. I even used a derby blade which have performed horribly for me in the past. I'm very impressed by it. Got a DFS after my second pass.
This razor is not good for shaving hands!
Here's the current list:
1. valthun - holding (delivered)
2. Mcmen4my
3. Mitretnuh
4.
5.
6.
7.
Last: bobmsp
1. valthun - holding (delivered)
2. Mcmen4my
3. Mitretnuh
4.
5.
6.
7.
Last: bobmsp
Welcome aboard!
Here's the current list:
1. valthun - holding (delivered)
2. Mcmen4my
3. Jphilbeck
4. Mitretnuh
5.
6.
7.
Last: bobmsp[/QUOTE]
