Henson AL13 Medium razor/Gillette 7 O'Clock PermaSharp blades (India)/Haslinger Meeresalgen soap/Simpson Trafalgar T2 brush
Eric
Eric
What razor/blade did you use today
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Maggard Slant / Personna Red (2)
Merkur 42C "1904" Closed Comb
Personna (7)
Personna (7)
Gillette NEW LC / Polsilver Super Iridium (D1)
WR2 1.35 SB / Nacet
Lefonque
Even more clueless than you
PAA Filament Slant
Astra SS
Razor: Gillette Blue Tip
Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
Cream: Proraso Sandalwood and Shea
Brush: Omega 49 Boar
Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
Cream: Proraso Sandalwood and Shea
Brush: Omega 49 Boar
Tried my latest razor, a cheap Chinese Tech clone paired with a Astra SP.
Was absolutely gorgeous, I'm pretty surprised how good a cheap $7 razor can be. In fact one of the better shaves I've had.
I can't recall that my other genuine Techs feel the same, this one feels more sturdy, and sharper kind of.
A proof that you don't necessarily get better with more money.
Was absolutely gorgeous, I'm pretty surprised how good a cheap $7 razor can be. In fact one of the better shaves I've had.
I can't recall that my other genuine Techs feel the same, this one feels more sturdy, and sharper kind of.
A proof that you don't necessarily get better with more money.
20210921
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Silver Star Super Stainless (3)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Third blade third shave.
The combo produced a near BBS shave result without incident. All my shaving goals were met on the third shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Silver Star Super Stainless (3)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Third blade third shave.
The combo produced a near BBS shave result without incident. All my shaving goals were met on the third shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Gillette Red Tip Super Speed/Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Gillette Rocket HD / GSB (1)
Phoenix Shaving Fakelite OC Slant
CG Hammered Copper Handle
Voskhod Teflon Blade
CG Hammered Copper Handle
Voskhod Teflon Blade
Blackland Tradere SB / Nacet (2)
Fatip Zebrano Gentile/Gillette 7o'Clock Green (2) 
I didn't write for a couple days because I managed to mangle myself with a) a Lord L6/bic chrome and b) with a Fatip Piccolo/feather. Hence I decided not to post "my shave today sucked!" 
2 consecutive shaves with razor burn and irritation. I figure that the setups are not to blame, they haven't caused issues in the past. Maybe the family and work issues that are on my mind lately? Who knows.
Today I decided to heal my face, so I put a brand new Feather in the R41 and took my time while thinking of green fields and butterflies. I want to report that everything is back to normal, the after shave hardly stung
So there. Does the state of mind play such an important role?
2 consecutive shaves with razor burn and irritation. I figure that the setups are not to blame, they haven't caused issues in the past. Maybe the family and work issues that are on my mind lately? Who knows.
Today I decided to heal my face, so I put a brand new Feather in the R41 and took my time while thinking of green fields and butterflies. I want to report that everything is back to normal, the after shave hardly stung
So there. Does the state of mind play such an important role?
@cyberdog I hope you recover quickly. Hang in there, sometimes even after your feeling better/well on the road to recovery, it takes longer for the senses of smell & taste to come back.
Trying to look at the bright side: If you have any soaps that perform great but you don’t like the scent…LOAD HEAVY & use them now.
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Trying to look at the bright side: If you have any soaps that perform great but you don’t like the scent…LOAD HEAVY & use them now.
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sept 21st:
Rockwell 6S 6R / Wilkinson Sword (German)
Proraso Green / 30mm Tuxedo
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Pierre Cardin AS Balm
Pierre Cardin EDT
Results: Excellent 2-Pass BBS shave, no nicks, cuts, or weepers.
Rockwell 6S 6R / Wilkinson Sword (German)
Proraso Green / 30mm Tuxedo
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Pierre Cardin AS Balm
Pierre Cardin EDT
Results: Excellent 2-Pass BBS shave, no nicks, cuts, or weepers.
