I had my first shave with Phoenix and Beau Spitfire this morning. It performed great just like the other Phoenix and Beau soaps I've used, but I'm not sure about the scent. I'll use it all next week and see if it grows on me.
What did you learn from your last shave?
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ive only used my Spitfire for one shave so far but i must say i actually enjoy the scent, it's certainly different from anything else
I have got to stop making more than one pass on my lower lip. BBS or even near BBS is impossible for me there without drawing a little blood or causing irritation. If I am working on a 2-day beard, then maybe a second pass will be okay; but not when I have a 24- or 36-hour beard.
Sometimes coming back to a blade I didn’t like makes me like it.
My first Uber Lather, Stirling Naked and smooth with a little Proraso Green cream. Nice lather, a little extra cushion.
Get the blade angle flatter to you skin (20-24 degrees) and reduce you pressure even more...
This morning, with a 36-hour beard, I took the razor (a Red Tip) over my lower lip exactly once. Touching it now about 3 hours later, I feel no stubble unless I stretch the skin in that area . . . not something I'm likely to do very often. The point is the lower lip looks, and feels 90% of the time, smoothly shaved. There's no need for me to get fancy with it.
Do NOT! go back to load more soap if you head shave. The puck/tub will get filled with little fine hairs that's a pain to clean!
Long, light slow strokes until the audio feedback stops then move on to next area....
I have to watch out for the wax spots on my GSBs before I use them for the first time. If any of those bleed into the edge, it just dulls the edge.
If I can just flip over the waxy side and get the right side to cut though, I get a BBS which makes my cheeks feel 'glassy smooth', according to my wife.
If I can just flip over the waxy side and get the right side to cut though, I get a BBS which makes my cheeks feel 'glassy smooth', according to my wife.
Took my time, focused, enjoyed my shave and got an outstanding result .......... when using some of my less awesome gear. Technique might matter more than equipment.
That the Rex Ambassador is incredibly easy on blades. I’m 21 shaves into a Gillette Spoiler and going strong.
That blades should not be kept in the bathroom.
And that the only way to know if you have a rusty blade is to take a good look at it (preferably before using it).
And that the only way to know if you have a rusty blade is to take a good look at it (preferably before using it).
It takes time to retrain your muscle memory. I’m experimenting with the shallow shave angle and caught mysel reverting to 30° several times.
Some blades ‘just work,’ like this Astra SP: not exotic, not rare or unusual but it really delivers for me!! 
I've never bloomed my Stirling soap but now I'm curious... How long would you estimate you're blooming for?
On an unrelated note, I'm also dialing back on my previous post/assertion on the awesomeness of Kai blades.
About 7-10 minutes. Put hot water in the tub and close the cap while I shower. Lather quality jumped up, but I seem to be using the soap faster.
Thanks... Might try that.
The Phoenix and Beau Spitfire scent isn't working for me after 5 day's of use. Think I'll put it away and come back to it later.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Using some of my first shave gear accumulated when trying out traditional wet shaving years later can bring back fond memories of those days(challenging & exciting to see my results after a shave 
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