What do you guys use here downunder for a shave bowl and where did you get it? Lather Shots included

[drwevil]

Today it’s a mash of sample soap dregs, some sent to me buy elgrumpo and one I got for Christmas last year. LA Shaving Mint Vanilla and Eucalyptus I think it is.

The end result was rather nice and even with just a two pass shave. I was running late for my daughters cello lesson.

I will have to post a picture of what I do with the tiny sample soaps to make them usable.

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[elgrumpo]

Art of Shaving Lemon Cream with WCS 22mm Synthetic.

The AoS Lemon Cream was a freebie from West Coast Shaving, along the B+M samples that I passed on to Rich - see above, and it’s just lovely. I’ve used it with both Badger and Synthetic brushes and it whips up to a slick, supportive lather with little effort. Also, the lemon scent is subtle, almost to the point of being unscented, which is great for me.

 

[drwevil]

Ok a few days late but here is what I do with sample soaps as the containers they come in are too small.

And the end result.

Nice....[emoji1417][emoji1604]


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[drwevil]

Mama Bears Bounty this morning .... chased with Nivea 2 Phase AS very very nice

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[elgrumpo]

Proraso White Cream with Maggard 26mm Synthetic.

It hard to see it but that brush is holding more than enough lather for my two passes and plenty to spare.

I also need to give @drwevil a quick nod for my current blade. When Rich pif’ed me some Shark blades he also added a Perma-sharp. I popped the Perma-sharp into my Flare-tip Rocket and I’ve been getting some lovely shaves with it this week.

 

[drwevil]

Yup those Perma Sharps are great blades. I find the first shave is a bit rough but after that excellent.


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[drwevil]

This was Arko..... I think. It was a few days ago. Nice shave none the less.

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[drwevil]

We need more lather shots. ..... lately I have only been using Proraso Red soap and all the pics looks the same but awesome ....

Any of you guys using something interesting?


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[elgrumpo]

TOBS Organic Unscented with WCS 22mm Synthetic.

This one was from yesterday. I look forward to using the TOBS because it has a very subtle lemon scent and it makes the softest lather of all my soaps.

I also tried out the Bic blade that Rich PIF’ed me. I thought that it was a bit smoother than the Perma-sharp with the first shave.

 

[robphilldog]

We need more lather shots. ..... lately I have only been using Proraso Red soap and all the pics looks the same but awesome ....

Any of you guys using something interesting?


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I've got nothing too exciting to report, I've mostly just been using the fat recently. Making great lather as always. As it's coming into summer, I may start using my SABA Lime and my Stirling Margies in the Arctic a bit more

 

[elgrumpo]

No photo today because it was out of focus which is a pity because I made a nice lather with the Art of Shaving Lemon Creme.

The shave from the Bic Chrome Platinum was surprising due to the high level of alum sting afterwards.

 

[drwevil]

No photo today because it was out of focus which is a pity because I made a nice lather with the Art of Shaving Lemon Creme.

The shave from the Bic Chrome Platinum was surprising due to the high level of alum sting afterwards.

I like those BIC blades


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[elgrumpo]

I like those BIC blades


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I get a lot of irritation under my chin if I try for a BBS shave. The first shave with the Bic was smooth so temptation got the better of me. I didn’t push it this morning so there wasn’t much sting.

Lesson learnt until I try the next new blade which will be some Nacets that are on the way along with some Perma-sharps.

 

[drwevil]

I don’t get much irritation at all since I started DE shaving. Shark blades feel really average for me.

Well this is yesterday’s effort.

I love that Zenith Brush.


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[elgrumpo]

B+M Latha Unscented with Kent Silvertip.

If you look closely you’ll notice that this EJ razor has an OC head, there’s a bit of a story why. The handle was from my first EJ razor which was replaced by Edwin Jagger with a brand new razor when the top cap screw sheared off in the handle. I used a small drill bit to hollow out the screw and then removed it with a screw extractor. I ordered an R41 plate and top cap from Muhle and made up a second razor. I actually haven’t used it for some time because I found it to be a little too aggressive, and I’ve had a few other razors to play with.

I could certainly feel the blade today but with better cushioning from the lather there were no nicks or excessive sting from the alum afterwards and as a result I had a really nice close shave.

 

[robphilldog]

B+M Latha Unscented with Kent Silvertip.

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If you look closely you’ll notice that this EJ razor has an OC head, there’s a bit of a story why. The handle was from my first EJ razor which was replaced by Edwin Jagger with a brand new razor when the top cap screw sheared off in the handle. I used a small drill bit to hollow out the screw and then removed it with a screw extractor. I ordered an R41 plate and top cap from Muhle and made up a second razor. I actually haven’t used it for some time because I found it to be a little too aggressive, and I’ve had a few other razors to play with.

I could certainly feel the blade today but with better cushioning from the lather there were no nicks or excessive sting from the alum afterwards and as a result I had a really nice close shave.

That's a beautiful looking razor

 

[elgrumpo]

That's a beautiful looking razor

It does feel really nice in my hand although I will say that it did feel a bit strange after using a flare tip rocket for the last few weeks.

 

[drwevil]

That razor is a thing of beauty.


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[elgrumpo]

That razor is a thing of beauty.


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I think I sometimes forget how nice the handle is Rich. I believe that Muhle and Edwin Jagger share the design for the EJ 89/R 89 head so the R41 head just looks made for it. Also, Muhle’s casting is excellent and the lovely rounded edges of the fins don’t rake the skin.

 

[drwevil]

I broke out the Big Chubby boar [emoji203] brush

Proraso Red again. What’s not to like about it.


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