Report back here when you're done - this thread might become useful then rather than the inane single ramblings of a man locked indoors!I rather like my Bai Li Tech clone. In fact, I'll have a shave with it tonight. It's pretty aggressive, which floats my boat.
I rather like my Bai Li Tech clone. In fact, I'll have a shave with it tonight. It's pretty aggressive, which floats my boat.
I meant to post the link for Dead Sea Shave:Today's SOTD: 03/04/20
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Razor: Ming Shi 3000S #6-9
Blade: Gillette Winner (1)
Brush: Simpson's Duke 2 Best
Soap: Dead Sea Shave Maelstrom
Pre: Proraso Green
ASL: Floïd Vigaroso
ASB: B&H Ginger and Lime N8
I don't like the 3000S. I'm not a person that winds up adjustable razors to their max setting but I had to put this on 9 and there still wasn't much hair removal. I know I could take the time to learn it but I've not got the patience for that. The blade has been removed and is now in the Weishi adjustable for tomorrow's shave. The 3000S will be cleaned and packed ready for its new owner @donnie_arko and posted when the fear of getting tasered subsides.
On to a plus - the Dead Sea Shave Maelstrom is a very nice soap. Nice cooling effect, nice scent and easy to build a lather. I recommend doing some test lathers with this soap before use as its mud content can alter the way you develop your lather somewhat. It's worth it though. These are available on Etsy and there are 3 to choose from: Maelstrom (cooling) - named after strong whirlpools and water movements, Tempest (Fennel & Lime) - named after windy storms and Kraken (Bay Rum) - the deadly sea beast. Good quality Vegan soaps.
yes I think the Oatcake ones Vary across the different soaps, some are and some aren't.I meant to post the link for Dead Sea Shave:
DeadSeaShave - Etsy UK
Shop Shave from the ocean. by DeadSeaShave located in London, England.www.etsy.com
@RussellR5555 When I sent you the Oatcake, it was the ingredient list of these I read (same tin).
Always liked the look of the Parthenon razor. I've often had it in my shopping basket only to put it back on the digital shelf just before checkout.View attachment 53138
Soap: MWF
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express 2 band badger
Scuttle: QShave
Razor/Blade: QShave Parthenon V2/Astra (1)
Uneventful smooth 3 pass shave using chinese brush, scuttle and razor. I've not used the Parthenon for a while and found it a much milder razor than the Rex Ambassador I've been using for the past few weeks.
I got one a short time ago.....a really nice razor!Always liked the look of the Parthenon razor. I've often had it in my shopping basket only to put it back on the digital shelf just before checkout.
Most of you will be unfamiliar with this soap. Unobtanium. Proraso Green - produced in tiny handfuls by an elderly Italian chap in his garage. The last of my cooling soaps and well timed as I can flaunt this rare jewel in front of @donnie_arko knowing he's just finished his and must begin the long hard search to secure more.
Joking aside, people berate Proraso products as they're cheap and mass made. I don't think that's fair. I find their entire product range to be good - I use their pre-shaves every shave and their ASLs and ASBs regularly. Their soaps and creams are also good. I don't see the value in comparing them to artisan offerings but they do exactly what you need them to do.
I think you're probably right regarding the Proraso products and noobs.Ha ha. Fine work there Boyce.
IMO, I think a lot of people berate the PG shaving soap as it's one of the first soaps they start using and they don't get great results as their technique isn't up to scratch; it was for myself anyway and once I got to grips with using the soap with a synth opposed to a boar it'd produce a superb lather.
Part of the reason why I was trying to finish up my existing stocks is that Proraso have reformulated their range for the better supposedly, and I was planning to get a tube of the green cream at some point.
Btw, how does the Lea Menthol cream compare to PG soap?
Keep up the great work with the MIC razor thread, a delight to follow. IMO some of the razors here go under the radar and it's good to read of user accounts with them.
The link to the Weishi:Ha ha. Fine work there Boyce.
IMO, I think a lot of people berate the PG shaving soap as it's one of the first soaps they start using and they don't get great results as their technique isn't up to scratch; it was for myself anyway and once I got to grips with using the soap with a synth opposed to a boar it'd produce a superb lather.
Part of the reason why I was trying to finish up my existing stocks is that Proraso have reformulated their range for the better supposedly, and I was planning to get a tube of the green cream at some point.
Btw, how does the Lea Menthol cream compare to PG soap?
Keep up the great work with the MIC razor thread, a delight to follow. IMO some of the razors here go under the radar and it's good to read of user accounts with them.
Considering its price point, it looks great and has no blemishes on the coating. The balance and weight are good and the shave seems to be really smooth as well.Alright there Boyce, very generous of you offer the Lea Menthol and MS adjustable. Please don't make a trip to Post Office for a good while, I'd say things should quieten down by September at the earliest!
What makes the Weishi Adjustable so good? I no longer have RAD tbh, I've found a few razors that suit my face/choice of blades really well. £13 was a great piece of bargain spotting though!
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