Flask's newbie adventure

[flask28]

Ironic, as your profile pic is sheet music does enjoy the silence count?

Funny this is going so techo, as the song I'm currently working out on guitar is most definitely not.

How can you not feel inspired by likely the worst hair metal video of the 80's? George is breaking the chains with his solo!

 

[Guido75]

a show-off Guido-like college kid

You are obviously talking about the other Guido right?! I was the least noticed kid in college, but infamously the most picked on as well. I think that's when my debating skills emerged actually . I still like quality stuff indeed though - but I tend to be the more quiet enjoyer of the finer things in life. I have a feeling we in this forum all are in the same boat. At least I don't think we run around screaming about our latest Lambda acquisitions at the risk of being transported off in a straight-jacket screaming and kicking that we want a DE-jacket instead!

Cheers,

Guido.

 

[Guido75]

I shave in silence.

 

[flask28]

You are obviously talking about the other Guido right?! I was the least noticed kid in college, but infamously the most picked on as well. I think that's when my debating skills emerged actually . I still like quality stuff indeed though - but I tend to be the more quiet enjoyer of the finer things in life. I have a feeling we in this forum all are in the same boat. At least I don't think we run around screaming about our latest Lambda acquisitions at the risk of being transported off in a straight-jacket screaming and kicking that we want a DE-jacket instead!

Cheers,

Guido.

Indeed. It's not cool to be all

and I don't want to be that guy. On the other hand, I enjoy all the xOTD posts a ton, which I feel have a totally different vibe.

 

[Guido75]

Indeed. It's not cool to be all

and I don't want to be that guy. On the other hand, I enjoy all the xOTD posts a ton, which I feel have a totally different vibe.

O most certainly. But B&B is a community of like minded people. We show off to each other and - very important - we enjoy each others joy! There is no real envy (sure we can be envious about a great shave right) here in a my razor is better than yours type of way. So I don’t have to have what you have but simply enjoy the fact that you do and I get to experience that through pictures and posts. We don’t steal each other’s thunder.

Cheers,

Guido

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

On infrequent weekend occasions I might have very soft jazz playing in the background as I shave, but mostly find it better for me to shave in the silence paying attention to what I'm doing. Mostly that's not to assist my shaving technique but to enable me to derive maximum pleasure from my shaves.

My favorite part is face lathering.

Handles in my opinion should be universally fat. 13 mm and up. It's just easier for me to get a handle on things.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[jason2]

That's awesome, love the handle combination with the tech. I actually did the same thing today and took my charcoal goods magnum handle and paired it up with the tech. It was an entirely different razor. I have a handle like your's too I'll have to try pairing with the tech next.

 

[Tanuki]

I found and started reading the BootLegger's aftershave threads over the last week. Not being a big aftershave guy I was surprised how interested in trying some of those out I became. I might have to start keeping an eye out for Pinaud sales and go dig out the witches' cauldron from the basement.

We should talk...

 

[Rosseforp]

I'm not the most experienced one, with only a few years to lean on. But there's one thing I might add to all the suggestions you find on B&B, especially for the less experienced: shave without radio. Building up lather and cleaning up with music: no problem. But during the actual shaving: do it in silence. You might hear how good your angle is, how necessary (or not) the buffing, parts where your hairimplant is different, ....
It helped me a lot to improve my shaving skill, getting a nicer shaving experience and better result. Just my suggestion.
(I realise I confuse your date of entering B&B with your level of experience and expertise, so you might disregard this suggestion and give me some tips instead )

I just turn the music down. I definitely enjoy the sound the blade makes as it sweeps through my stubble. some razors sing, some roar, some swoosh!

~doug~

 

[Phoenixkh]

That is one of the joys of shaving: the sounds of whiskers being cut and how the sounds vary.

 

[Ligeti]

Ironic, as your profile pic is sheet music does enjoy the silence count?

I get the irony. However, it took me some time to 'discover' the option of shaving in silence. It must be more or less the only minutes in a day without music for me (apart from when the telly is on, and even then...).
And then there is John Cage of course.

 

[jason2]

I shave in the shower. Rarely do I hear the shave. The only razor that seems to be loud enough for me to hear it at times is my Parker Variant. It makes me pause for a second and think how nice that sounded.

 

[JKaboom]

I tried music once and found it very distracting and not peaceful. Now I have silence even turning off the fan in the bathroom and love it! Like most have said, it's the only real quiet time. So peaceful and so enjoyable!

 

[flask28]

Big changes in Flask's Den today. A new contender showed up from Virginia today, all shiney, with an original box, and ready to rumble.

My first steel Tech and my first US Tech - a mint-ish Pre-War fat handle!

I know I shouldn't be surprised that the steel US Tech is so much heavier than the English aluminum Tech. But this razor is a ton heavier, it feels more "serious" somehow. I love the @Guido75 Tech a lot, but this handles like a serious tool in comparison.

I purchased this from a super nice guy off Reddit who liked that I was a newbie looking for a good condition Tech and sold it to me for not a lot more than the cost of shipping it. I had just commented on a post he made, we struck up a conversation and wham I have an awesome new Tech. lol.

The shaving world never fails to surprise me!

I'm looking forward to using this as my SWS razor next week, but my time with it will be sadly cut short, as I plan to enter FFFMM with the GameChanger .68-p strapped across my back. I'm really looking forward to this event and I've settled on all my choices except the brush.

• GameChanger .68-P with the UFO handle
• Astra SP
• Mike's Natural Soaps Barber Shop
• Brush

I'm trying to decide if I want to put in another (third) month with the Omega Jade boar or move on to the Zenith B33 boar. The Omega is almost broken in now, this last stretch would probably do it. It's so close.

But I've been aching to try the B33 . I'm still on the fence there, I guess.

Wow, I'm SUPER excited about the new-to-me pre-war Tech. One step closer to finding my favorite vintage daily driver! I've got my eye out now for a similar condition post-war to try after a few months working with this one.

 

[JKaboom]

Big changes in Flask's Den today. A new contender showed up from Virginia today, all shiney, with an original box, and ready to rumble.

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My first steel Tech and my first US Tech - a mint-ish Pre-War fat handle!

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I know I shouldn't be surprised that the steel US Tech is so much heavier than the English aluminum Tech. But this razor is a ton heavier, it feels more "serious" somehow. I love the @Guido75 Tech a lot, but this handles like a serious tool in comparison.

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I purchased this from a super nice guy off Reddit who liked that I was a newbie looking for a good condition Tech and sold it to me for not a lot more than the cost of shipping it. I had just commented on a post he made, we struck up a conversation and wham I have an awesome new Tech. lol.

The shaving world never fails to surprise me!

I'm looking forward to using this as my SWS razor next week, but my time with it will be sadly cut short, as I plan to enter FFFMM with the GameChanger .68-p strapped across my back. I'm really looking forward to this event and I've settled on all my choices except the brush.

• GameChanger .68-P with the UFO handle
• Astra SP
• Mike's Natural Soaps Barber Shop
• Brush

I'm trying to decide if I want to put in another (third) month with the Omega Jade boar or move on to the Zenith B33 boar. The Omega is almost broken in now, this last stretch would probably do it. It's so close.

But I've been aching to try the B33 . I'm still on the fence there, I guess.

Wow, I'm SUPER excited about the new-to-me pre-war Tech. One step closer to finding my favorite vintage daily driver! I've got my eye out now for a similar condition post-war to try after a few months working with this one.

That is one snazzy razor!!

Your upcoming choices are tough... do you pick an awesome this or an awesome that

 

[Guido75]

Way to go Flask! Ohoho, rabbit calling to lure you into its hole!! Very nice looking prewar Tech there! Very interested to read if the stories are true that prewar is a hair more aggressive and effective.

Enjoy!

Guido

 

[flask28]

That is one snazzy razor!!

Your upcoming choices are tough... do you pick an awesome this or an awesome that

Ha! Thank you! Yes, total first world problem .

 

[flask28]

Way to go Flask! Ohoho, rabbit calling to lure you into its hole!! Very nice looking prewar Tech there! Very interested to read if the stories are true that prewar is a hair more aggressive and effective.

Enjoy!

Guido

Oh yeah!! Well, you are right. The more efficient pre-war may be going in the wrong direction looking for the smooooothest every day gillette for me. It'll be fun to find out!!

 

[lasta]

I found my Pre-War softer/milder than post. But yours is beautiful!

I want one!

 

[flask28]

I found my Pre-War softer/milder than post. But yours is beautiful!

I want one!

That's good to know! I'm going to keep an open mind for sure