When going against the grain, STOP when it STARTS pulling! It isn't worth it. Another with the grain or sideways pass is good enough!
What did you learn from your last shave?
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I really like Haslinger Schafmilch facelathered with a big boar like an Omega 49. I think I need to add even more water since the lather ends up so thick I can't shake it off the razor.
The Gem/Ever-Ready/ASR 1912 SE models are officially part of my apocalypse load-out. Excellent, efficient shaves every time!
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Some of these new synthetic brushes are just wonderful to shave with- who would thought they could perfect whiskers so perfect is beyond me.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
They are excellent razors IMO also!
How I've come to prefer milder razors.
I was an R41 shaver since 2012 or so, and always got close, irritation-free, bloodless shaves. Then I picked up an Oristo, which I understand was IB's original Mamba. Anyway, it's an incredibly mild, almost nick and weeper-proof razor, which, when I first began using it, was laughably ineffective.
Anyway, I persevered with the Oristo, and now that I've mastered it, I enjoy spectacularly good shaves that equal those I got with the R41--without all the angst.
I was an R41 shaver since 2012 or so, and always got close, irritation-free, bloodless shaves. Then I picked up an Oristo, which I understand was IB's original Mamba. Anyway, it's an incredibly mild, almost nick and weeper-proof razor, which, when I first began using it, was laughably ineffective.
Anyway, I persevered with the Oristo, and now that I've mastered it, I enjoy spectacularly good shaves that equal those I got with the R41--without all the angst.
Excellent point!
I learned that I can still be surprised by the unexpected quality of a shave. Recently acquired a COOPER Monobilt razor. Expected a comfortable DFS, and instead ended up with one of the closest and most comfortable BBS shaves.
Don't be like me, don't over-tighten your RazoRock Game Changer 0.84. Over tightening it, makes it less efficient.
Some blades ’want’ to be used for longer, like this Personna lab which provided a great shave on day 9!!
The Fatip Grande shaves really well with a bit of care. It's not a face-chewing monster. Quite smooth and comfortable with a Gillette Nacet.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Its always a good idea to have some mild razors in your collection for those days when your skin likes to rest a bit with no compounded irritation from a aggressive razor shave.
EJ 316 still beats me.
Always have at hand a styptic pencil.
A bigger brush does not guarantee more backbone.
Always have at hand a styptic pencil.
A bigger brush does not guarantee more backbone.
Always bloom a tub soap before its first use.
Otherwise be prepared to be dissapointed.
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Hydrate your badger brush for like 30 seconds, atleast the dense brushes, otherwise the middle will be dry.
This is so true. All the good stuff is at home.
I like my Gamechanger better than my brass karve.
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