Shaving on vacation

[ackvil]

Last Saturday I started a week's vacation. When I arrived at the hotel I realized that I grabbed the wrong travel kit - the one without a DE razor. So I used my old Fusion razor and canned goo. I did get a decent shave - but it took 6 passes instead of my usual four and I could not get a BBS shave by my mustache area and part of my neck. Plus, the Fusion blade only lasted three days.

After three days I found that I had a shaving stick and T&H travel brush buried in the travel bag. I lathered up and put in a new blade. Much to my surprise I got a BBS shave in four passes. The only difference was that I used my Speick Shave Stick, instead of the canned shaving cream.

 

[TMH478]

Last Saturday I started a week's vacation. When I arrived at the hotel I realized that I grabbed the wrong travel kit - the one without a DE razor. So I used my old Fusion razor and canned goo. I did get a decent shave - but it took 6 passes instead of my usual four and I could not get a BBS shave by my mustache area and part of my neck. Plus, the Fusion blade only lasted three days.

After three days I found that I had a shaving stick and T&H travel brush buried in the travel bag. I lathered up and put in a new blade. Much to my surprise I got a BBS shave in four passes. The only difference was that I used my Speick Shave Stick, instead of the canned shaving cream.

Wow! That's quite a difference between the two "lubricators"! The only canned goo I use nowadays is the Canned Proraso. Not bad.

 

[mretzloff]

A good case of YMMV. I think the whole cartridge thing is a bit overplayed.

 

[Dave S]

I have been playing around with straight razors, but always end up finishing with my fusion. The fusion works much better with real lather over the canned goo for me.

 

[TMH478]

A good case of YMMV. I think the whole cartridge thing is a bit overplayed.

Agreed! Thankfully, I use my DE 3/4 of the time to help cut the costs. I can agree with the cart while traveling. It's quick and easy!

 

[ackvil]

This was my last day on vacation and I went back to the canned shaving cream. It is definitely making a difference: the shaving stick provided for a much closer and more comfortable shave.

One thing that really surprised me is that with a four pass shave, I can only use the cart for at most three days. After that irritation sets in since the blades seem to lose their sharpness.

Tomorrow it's back to the DE shaving!

 

[FL shaver]

My main complaint with the cartridges is the lack of longevity. Three shaves max for me, too. I took my Atra Plus carts with me on a cruise earlier this year and I found I got three really good shaves with the carts and some Edge gel. I mean, I was questioning why I started the whole DE thing. Then I cut myself on the fourth shave when the cart stopped moving through the whiskers. I remembered why then...

 

[grouse79]

I'm sure the cartridges must work well for men who have light beards. Mine is dark and heavy so if I miss a day it's very noticeable. I found borderline acceptable shaves with the Mach3 power as much as I hated shelling out for the cartridges. I used to toss them every week, then decided to make them last 2 weeks and oddly it didn't seem to make any difference to the quality of the shave (still mediocre with the need for countless passes). I also found that gel was far more lubricating than foam.

If I was ever in a position where I didn't have a DE to hand, I'd use a single blade Bic Sensitive. I have used them with soap and cream and got as good a result as with my usual Tech plus Feather combination but I doubt I'd get more than one shave from each Bic. I'd suggest that one of the things you learn from this forum is not just what your best shaving set-up is, but also how to get the best out of whatever you can get hold of if you don't have your own shaving kit with you.

 

[SRock]

When I'm on vacation I grow a beard. After 16 years of being forced to shave every day any chance I have to rebel a little, I go for it!

 

[beginish]

A shave stick with a cheap synthetic brush works wonders for me on vacation. I pack a Sensor or Mach3 and get a fine shave with them. For me, the prep makes all the difference.

 

[BlackBard]

Partial quote, edited for brevity:

Last Saturday I started a week's vacation. I used my old Fusion razor and canned goo. I did get a decent shave - but it took 6 passes instead of my usual four and I could not get a BBS shave by my mustache area and part of my neck. Plus, the Fusion blade only lasted three days.

....I found that I had a shaving stick and T&H travel brush...Much to my surprise I got a BBS shave in four passes. The only difference was that I used my Speick Shave Stick, instead of the canned shaving cream.

I have always maintained that prep and proper lather are much more important for a successful shave than the razor.

 

[insomniac]

Bic disposable blades are cheap and do the trick for me. Not as good as a DE razor with a good blade, but less fuss.

 

[Marco]

Last Saturday I started a week's vacation. When I arrived at the hotel I realized that I grabbed the wrong travel kit - the one without a DE razor. So I used my old Fusion razor and canned goo. I did get a decent shave - but it took 6 passes instead of my usual four and I could not get a BBS shave by my mustache area and part of my neck. Plus, the Fusion blade only lasted three days.

After three days I found that I had a shaving stick and T&H travel brush buried in the travel bag. I lathered up and put in a new blade. Much to my surprise I got a BBS shave in four passes. The only difference was that I used my Speick Shave Stick, instead of the canned shaving cream.

A quality soap leathered up with a good brush surely prepares your face for a great shave. And a cartridge razor can do a nice job, too.