Lurker here, now poster. Neighbour from across the water.
I have the same handle on...erm...how to say this...'a different' shaving forum :angel: in case anyone puts two & two together.
Then I found this one and joined - nice to say hello to you all.
Generally my daily shave comprises, after a hot shower :-
- Proraso pre or Dermalogic pre-shave guard.
- If soap, Tabac, MWF or Mikes. If cream, GFT, TOBS or Proraso. For some reason with a straight I get my best shave with EJ Aloe Vera cream so that too.
- Brush will be a Muhle Retro series, SOC 2 Band, SOC Boar or SOC 2000 depending on the software and the mood.
- I lather in a scuttle or an old-fashioned shaving jug.
- Razor will be a Merkur R41 loaded with a Feathers. I also run a 39C Slant, a '61 Fatboy and a 1912 but I can't replicate the results I get with the R41 with those. I use a Feathers in everything in which it will fit.
- 3 passes with touch ups below the jaw leaves me BBS.
- Post-shave is an alum block, a balm and a splash of something funky.
The reason I am willing to take the time, trouble and effort to do it like this is the pleasure of turning what would otherwise be a daily drudge of a chore into a wonderfully pleasant experience.
By way of other background I'm 34, born and based in Dublim. Wet-shaving 20 years. Big rugby fan, and I referee the game too (former player & coach).
I look forward to being on the forum.
I have the same handle on...erm...how to say this...'a different' shaving forum :angel: in case anyone puts two & two together.
Then I found this one and joined - nice to say hello to you all.
Generally my daily shave comprises, after a hot shower :-
- Proraso pre or Dermalogic pre-shave guard.
- If soap, Tabac, MWF or Mikes. If cream, GFT, TOBS or Proraso. For some reason with a straight I get my best shave with EJ Aloe Vera cream so that too.
- Brush will be a Muhle Retro series, SOC 2 Band, SOC Boar or SOC 2000 depending on the software and the mood.
- I lather in a scuttle or an old-fashioned shaving jug.
- Razor will be a Merkur R41 loaded with a Feathers. I also run a 39C Slant, a '61 Fatboy and a 1912 but I can't replicate the results I get with the R41 with those. I use a Feathers in everything in which it will fit.
- 3 passes with touch ups below the jaw leaves me BBS.
- Post-shave is an alum block, a balm and a splash of something funky.
The reason I am willing to take the time, trouble and effort to do it like this is the pleasure of turning what would otherwise be a daily drudge of a chore into a wonderfully pleasant experience.
By way of other background I'm 34, born and based in Dublim. Wet-shaving 20 years. Big rugby fan, and I referee the game too (former player & coach).
I look forward to being on the forum.
