What did you learn from your last shave?

[jbreakfield]

I learned that I can't get as many uses out of my Polsilver blades as I thought... they're good for 4-5 shaves, and then I need to move on, otherwise I start getting a LOT of irritation.

 

[noodles hovar]

I was reminded that while shaving it's good to picture the blade, not the razor, moving across my face.

 

[‘Bout Time]

An electric razor ...... even “the best you can buy” (aka “the most expensive”) ....... only seems to be good for travel or emergency. At least my face appears to the naked eye to be “shaved”. But to my hand, or my wife’s cheek, not.

 

[Fen]

I learned that for my use, even though I am only one shave in with the combo. A gillette silver blue blade and the Mühle R89 seems like a great team for my face.

 

[Azzurri]

I don't think the Rockwell 6c is that aggressive. I used plate 5 on a two day growth. Decent shave. But expected more.

 

[Tanuki]

Kai + Merkur slant head = excessive blade corner exposure

 

[The Count]

I learned that a lather hog brush needs, not just more cream, but a LOT more cream. I've been trying to dial in a luxurious 30-mm brush for quite some time. This morning I finally went with about twice my normal dollop of cream, and was rewarded with an explosion of thick, rich lather.

 

[Zhang Doe]

Just because you nicked yourself doesn’t mean you should opt for a less aggressive razor. I am getting smoother, nick-free shaves from my Rockwell 6c 5 plate versus the 3 and 4. I think with the 5, I don’t feel the need to push.

 

[razorhead63]

Rapira PLs though not a top tier blade for me still deliver fine shaves. BBS

 

[Azzurri]

Personna blades are overpriced. IME the much cheaper Shark is way better.

 

[mumB_L_E]

For my face, Feathers are best as a one-and-done blade. The first and only shave is worth it.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Respect the Slant.

 

[TinyT]

Astra SP's might not be exotic but they are sharp. And keeping things simple really helps you focus on technique.

 

[BigJ]

GSB are simply GREAT blades for me!!

 

[cyclingsteveb]

That my shave technique has improved to the point that I can use a R41 without any problems, or maybe its not as aggressive a razor as I thought!

 

[BigJ]

More product + more water = better and more luxurious lather!

 

[RumpleBearskin]

A property honed and stropped Henkels Friodur is perhaps the most forgiving straight razor in existence while also being one of the most effective. Talk about functional art. Wow!

 

[TFAshaver]

Two things today: MenSmell Stainless Steel Blades are fairly nice for my razor and face. Second, I don't know if I love American Blend by Fine Accoutrements.

 

[TinyT]

I get a smoother, more comfortable shave when I concentrate on keeping a shallow angle. Riding the cap with the Merkur 34C works for me.

 

[lurchbrian]

well today I learned that when a blade starts to fell a bit on the tuggy side and you think its dragging more its time
to change it out I meen come on who else thinks 20 shaves out of a derby is not enough ?