pjgh said:I hear you ... I had an absolutely terrible shave the other day with a light razor and realised it was all me just pressing too hard. I've used that razor since to catch a few stragglers after shaving and it's been absolutely fine. Light touch. I'll try that razor again sometime.
I did think I was a long handle kind of guy, but having used some regular sized handled razors over the last few days holding gently on the tip and letting the head do all the work, I think I might change my initial view on handle length.
pjgh said:Thanks yet again to the kind gent who has leant me a small selection of vintage Gillettes to try. Tonight, the 'New' Open Comb #77 ... after one day of growth following a baby smooth shave.
Am I mad? Possibly ...
Hot Towels
Olive Oil Blend PSO
Ingram's Shaving Cream
Pure Badger Brush
Gillette 'New' Open Comb #77
PolSilver Super Iridium [3]
Alum Block
Tabac Aftershave Lotion
What a fun shave! After getting such a great shave last night, I did hesitate at using what is reputed to be such a beast on only one day's growth, but it occurred to me ...
Gents back in those days shaved daily ... with those razors ... I've seen 'Jeeves & Wooster' ...
So, why not? Picking a PolSilver Super Iridium, I proceeded.
Smooth as she goes ...
This razor was not quite as clean as the others and I was a little concerned at using it, so with the owner's permission I cleaned it up. Soak in vinegar and then a gentle scrub with toothpaste. I concentrated on the comb, which came up very nicely indeed:
Three pass - WTG, XTG and ATG to clean up.
No nicks, weepers or other issues, just a good, clean shave taking the day's growth back to smooth. I am starting to think that the olive oil PSO really is contributing. No sensation of irritation, although I have a small patch on my neck that is more red than the surrounding area. It'll settle down overnight, I'm sure. Maybe I missed it with the alum.
Tabac Aftershave Lotion was a great choice. I'll splash on some Tabac Eau de Cologne in the morning for Tabac Friday.
The razor? Well, yes, I liked it. I found the angle easy to get right and thought it intuitive to use. It was neither as aggressive an experience as I had been led to believe nor "all that". I enjoyed it, but I think I preferred the Parat last night. Down to the blade, perhaps, being its third run. Maybe over the weekend, I'll try again switching blades.
Cheers, all.
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