I am fully convinced that a great DE shave (or any shave for that matter) is the product of the soap/cream you use... - the brush is the catalyst - important; yes, but not the do all or end all. The blade - a matter of preference. The razor, whatever you're comfortable with.
Your Thoughts Gentleman...
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You will find that your face tends to respond well to some blades and not so well to others. The preparation is the most important part of a great DE shave- or any shave for that matter.
Marty
The scent of the cream/soap and the feel of the brush.
Randy
Randy
I think it is technique. everything else is window dressing.
case in point-
I had a great dry shave from a straight razor in a barber shop. About a month ago. Followed by a facial massage, etc. , etc. I was BBS for 1.5 days. One of my best shaves ever.
Now, do I love good soaps and creams and brushes? You betcha. I too am luke warm on the razor, and the blade is completely a YMMV, too. I use a plastic handle/body gillette rubie (chinese made) and I get great shaves from it. Not ever gonna be a heirloom, but it gets the job done. The rest of the goods are great for the enjoyment factor.
I am not suggesting that I can perform a BBS shave without soap or cream, but it can be done.
case in point-
I had a great dry shave from a straight razor in a barber shop. About a month ago. Followed by a facial massage, etc. , etc. I was BBS for 1.5 days. One of my best shaves ever.
Now, do I love good soaps and creams and brushes? You betcha. I too am luke warm on the razor, and the blade is completely a YMMV, too. I use a plastic handle/body gillette rubie (chinese made) and I get great shaves from it. Not ever gonna be a heirloom, but it gets the job done. The rest of the goods are great for the enjoyment factor.
I am not suggesting that I can perform a BBS shave without soap or cream, but it can be done.
