So I didn’t have time for a proper shave yesterday and went without. I’m normally a daily guy, so this morning found a touch more to deal with than normal. I was also going to be auditioning a new tub of B&M Oceana. So I selected my trusty Parker 11R and as I always do with a new to me soap, picked my Jagger silvertip brush which has the most backbone without any scritch.
The Oceana lathered up wonderfully and 1st pass was great. I didn’t expect to be one and done, so I lathered up for a second. It also went according to plan. As I copped a quick feel over my face, I noticed as I always do that while the razor had done its job in taking the growth down - I.e. my face was absolutely smoother than after pass 1 - there was just slightly more residual in certain areas which were the same areas that were just a touch rougher after pass 1. I could have called it all good and a 9.2/9.3 DFS. But…..
A thought occurred to me - why not see if another member of the razor team could maybe pick up those minor residual areas? I don’t recall signing any documents when I purchased my razors saying I couldn’t team it with a competitor. I didn’t have my attorney review the B&B Terms and Conditions when I registered, but I’m pretty sure there wasn’t a rule against this.
So I lathered for a 3rd pass, picked up my Sledgehammer and made sure to employ a very light touch. If it were not for a very small missed spot on my chin, I would have finished the 3rd pass by checking to see if the Sledgehammer really still had a blade in it. I figured it had done nothing, but also hadn’t done any harm (no hint of weepers, nicks or irritation), but when I did my cold water finishing splash, holy smokes! Score! Went from an average 9.2/9.3 DFS to a well above average 9.6/9.7 DFS+, with those very residual areas being the ones most improved.
I know I’ve got a little OCD on this whole shaving thing, but I’m convinced that switching razors, and therefore the geometry of the head and individual blade they hold played a part. So now of course, I’ve some new fruit to pick. Any of you routinely employ a razor switch between passes strategy? If so, any words of wisdom on narrowing in on good combinations or is it going to just have to be another trial-and-error rabbit hole for me to enjoy?
Today’s team:
The Oceana lathered up wonderfully and 1st pass was great. I didn’t expect to be one and done, so I lathered up for a second. It also went according to plan. As I copped a quick feel over my face, I noticed as I always do that while the razor had done its job in taking the growth down - I.e. my face was absolutely smoother than after pass 1 - there was just slightly more residual in certain areas which were the same areas that were just a touch rougher after pass 1. I could have called it all good and a 9.2/9.3 DFS. But…..
A thought occurred to me - why not see if another member of the razor team could maybe pick up those minor residual areas? I don’t recall signing any documents when I purchased my razors saying I couldn’t team it with a competitor. I didn’t have my attorney review the B&B Terms and Conditions when I registered, but I’m pretty sure there wasn’t a rule against this.
So I lathered for a 3rd pass, picked up my Sledgehammer and made sure to employ a very light touch. If it were not for a very small missed spot on my chin, I would have finished the 3rd pass by checking to see if the Sledgehammer really still had a blade in it. I figured it had done nothing, but also hadn’t done any harm (no hint of weepers, nicks or irritation), but when I did my cold water finishing splash, holy smokes! Score! Went from an average 9.2/9.3 DFS to a well above average 9.6/9.7 DFS+, with those very residual areas being the ones most improved.
I know I’ve got a little OCD on this whole shaving thing, but I’m convinced that switching razors, and therefore the geometry of the head and individual blade they hold played a part. So now of course, I’ve some new fruit to pick. Any of you routinely employ a razor switch between passes strategy? If so, any words of wisdom on narrowing in on good combinations or is it going to just have to be another trial-and-error rabbit hole for me to enjoy?
Today’s team: