Shave of the day, week commencing Saturday 03/09/2011
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Hi there,
Yeah, the adjustable injector is a great change of pace razor. Nice being able to dial up the perfect number.
No idea which Schick blades you have, but most people (myself included) like the Chinese ones over the German made version. Even better are many of the vintage Schick, Personna, and Gillette blades. Some of the blades are pretty darn sharp, and I'd recommend trying those if possible.
Martin
IanM said:
Hi there,
Yeah, the adjustable injector is a great change of pace razor. Nice being able to dial up the perfect number.
No idea which Schick blades you have, but most people (myself included) like the Chinese ones over the German made version. Even better are many of the vintage Schick, Personna, and Gillette blades. Some of the blades are pretty darn sharp, and I'd recommend trying those if possible.
Martin
RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Luxurious Saturday Morning Shave
My first time with the Joris, and I was a bit apprehensive.
There is no doubt it's aggressive, however as I've experienced the Gillette Old I think I'm in a good position to judge it.
If the Old is 10 aggression, I'd say the Joris is about 8 and the New is about 6.
Not sure I could use the Joris every day, but I might be able to. It's delivered a BBS (even on my neck) though there are a few nicks that the alum closed up with no problems.
I'm starting to like these OCs a lot.
Luxurious Saturday Morning Shave
My first time with the Joris, and I was a bit apprehensive.
There is no doubt it's aggressive, however as I've experienced the Gillette Old I think I'm in a good position to judge it.
If the Old is 10 aggression, I'd say the Joris is about 8 and the New is about 6.
Not sure I could use the Joris every day, but I might be able to. It's delivered a BBS (even on my neck) though there are a few nicks that the alum closed up with no problems.
I'm starting to like these OCs a lot.
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Thats a very desirable set up you have there Mikael.....I'm quite envious.........Excellent Photo too.
I thought I'd try a Derby blade in the Muhle R41 this morning....Big mistake.....like shaving with a rusty bread knife..I even managed to nick myself in three places....and that I very very rarely do...I didn't even take that many whiskers off either...So had to change halfway through the first soaping to one of the new Personna Reds...much smoother and closer.........I can't seem to use Derby's in anything...might try 'em for paint scrapers next...
Muhle R41
Jermyn Street Cream whipped to perfection in a stainless steel bowl.
Finest Badger brush from Ian Tang..An excellent brush by the way.
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm.
Thats a very desirable set up you have there Mikael.....I'm quite envious.........Excellent Photo too.
I thought I'd try a Derby blade in the Muhle R41 this morning....Big mistake.....like shaving with a rusty bread knife..I even managed to nick myself in three places....and that I very very rarely do...I didn't even take that many whiskers off either...So had to change halfway through the first soaping to one of the new Personna Reds...much smoother and closer.........I can't seem to use Derby's in anything...might try 'em for paint scrapers next...
Muhle R41
Jermyn Street Cream whipped to perfection in a stainless steel bowl.
Finest Badger brush from Ian Tang..An excellent brush by the way.
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm.
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Saturday
Merkur 34c
Gillette Super Thin Thai
Semogue 2015
GFT Eucris Soap
Thayers Astringent
Santa Maria Novella Melograno AS
First time using the Eucris soap in a loooonnnnngggg time.............
Funny thing is (as has already been noted many a time) it's performance is not relative to it's price and I still find the likes of Arko and Proraso to give a better shave.
Saturday
Merkur 34c
Gillette Super Thin Thai
Semogue 2015
GFT Eucris Soap
Thayers Astringent
Santa Maria Novella Melograno AS
First time using the Eucris soap in a loooonnnnngggg time.............
Funny thing is (as has already been noted many a time) it's performance is not relative to it's price and I still find the likes of Arko and Proraso to give a better shave.
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Saturday, 3.Sept.2011
Predopobarba Proraso
Semogue 605 vintage
Woods of Windsor (tallow version)
MÜHLE R89
Shark Super Stainless
Thayers Witch Hazel Lemon
Emulsión Myrsol
Predopobarba Proraso
Semogue 605 vintage
Woods of Windsor (tallow version)
MÜHLE R89
Shark Super Stainless
Thayers Witch Hazel Lemon
Emulsión Myrsol
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Saturday AM
EJ DE89L
Shark SS (2)
Wilky Boar Brush
C&E Sandalwood Soap
EJ Sandalwood ASM (Bottle almost empty - will not be restocking. It's ok, not great.)
C&E Sienna EdT
Three pass, bowl lather
Nothing at all wrong with that!
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Saturday AM
EJ DE89L
Shark SS (2)
Wilky Boar Brush
C&E Sandalwood Soap
EJ Sandalwood ASM (Bottle almost empty - will not be restocking. It's ok, not great.)
C&E Sienna EdT
Three pass, bowl lather
Nothing at all wrong with that!
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
vintage Marshall Fields badger
1955 President/Wilkinson Sword (UK NOS)
Surrey SS (pre VDH reformulation)
Barbershop Bay Rum
St Johns Bay Rum cologne
Third and final shave with this old blade. Just the hint of diminished cutting, but still fine. Seems like a little closer shave with this razor instead of the adjustable I normally use.
BBS results,
Martin
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
vintage Marshall Fields badger
1955 President/Wilkinson Sword (UK NOS)
Surrey SS (pre VDH reformulation)
Barbershop Bay Rum
St Johns Bay Rum cologne
Third and final shave with this old blade. Just the hint of diminished cutting, but still fine. Seems like a little closer shave with this razor instead of the adjustable I normally use.
BBS results,
Martin
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Saturday
37C Slant
Personna Prep
KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Nivea Double Action Balm
Old Spice Cologne
Saturday
37C Slant
Personna Prep
KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Nivea Double Action Balm
Old Spice Cologne
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Saturday 09-03-11. MUSIC: Paco de LucÃa & Al Dimeola & John McLaughlin
Soap from Aleppo 100% oliva - Handmade brush TGN Finest two bands 30X53 - Gillette Aristocrat Junior - Derby Extra #1 - Pre PREP - Calani Cadre Noir shaving soap - Alum block - Toner Thayers Original - ASB Truefitt & Hill - AsL Sparks.
Saturday 09-03-11. MUSIC: Paco de LucÃa & Al Dimeola & John McLaughlin
Soap from Aleppo 100% oliva - Handmade brush TGN Finest two bands 30X53 - Gillette Aristocrat Junior - Derby Extra #1 - Pre PREP - Calani Cadre Noir shaving soap - Alum block - Toner Thayers Original - ASB Truefitt & Hill - AsL Sparks.
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
New Forest brush
Tabac soap
OC Old type knock-off with two bent teeth
Astra SP blade
Bay Rum AS
Not the best shave, ended up with a couple of weepers...
This one is not as smooth as either of my Gillette Old types. I was more aware of the blade, although it still doesn't feel very aggressive, because the blade is almost flat against the comb. I'll hang on to it, but it won't become a regular.
New Forest brush
Tabac soap
OC Old type knock-off with two bent teeth
Astra SP blade
Bay Rum AS
Not the best shave, ended up with a couple of weepers...
This one is not as smooth as either of my Gillette Old types. I was more aware of the blade, although it still doesn't feel very aggressive, because the blade is almost flat against the comb. I'll hang on to it, but it won't become a regular.
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Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Saturday:
Knowing that I would be on holiday, I decided to put off shaving from Monday until today to re experience
my Muhle R41 *old head*. After reading all of your adventures with the New Muhle, I decided to put the 'old' one to the test:
Preshave: proraso pre shaving cream
Shave cream: proraso, green container with 'eucalypti and mentolo(love that mentolo)!
Brush: muhle badger
Razor: muhle R41-
old head
After shave: pinaud by clubman.
I'm glad that I did! After the 1st pass WTG it was almost gone. The 2nd ATG gave an acceptable shave. The 3rd, which I did because the other two felt so good, gave me a very good shave.
I had been thinking about buying a new R41, name on list, but... For a good, solid 'friendly' shave the old head R41 is very good, and enjoyable. Plus they're on SALE now with everyone wanting the new!
Saturday:
Knowing that I would be on holiday, I decided to put off shaving from Monday until today to re experience
my Muhle R41 *old head*. After reading all of your adventures with the New Muhle, I decided to put the 'old' one to the test:
Preshave: proraso pre shaving cream
Shave cream: proraso, green container with 'eucalypti and mentolo(love that mentolo)!
Brush: muhle badger
Razor: muhle R41-
old head
After shave: pinaud by clubman.
I'm glad that I did! After the 1st pass WTG it was almost gone. The 2nd ATG gave an acceptable shave. The 3rd, which I did because the other two felt so good, gave me a very good shave.
I had been thinking about buying a new R41, name on list, but... For a good, solid 'friendly' shave the old head R41 is very good, and enjoyable. Plus they're on SALE now with everyone wanting the new!
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Saturday:
L'Occitane Cade soap
Edwin Jagger black badger
Merkur 34C HD
Gillette Sharpedge (2)
Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet
Face lathered, 2 passes.
Saturday:
L'Occitane Cade soap
Edwin Jagger black badger
Merkur 34C HD
Gillette Sharpedge (2)
Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet
Face lathered, 2 passes.
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RE: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
Got some of Professor Blighty's Grapewood shaving soap - first of his I've tried. Firstly great strong smell but not overpowering; secondly it lathers up like a fire extinguisher. Really impressed and glad I got some at last.
Gillette Slim Adjustable 4, 9
Bolsano Superinox (2)
Wasn't getting close enough so cranked the mofo up to 9 and got an extremely close if slightly sore shave, but I did about 4-5 passes. Unnecessary and silly given the potential for soreness but for some reason wanted BBS for a change and I got it
Got some of Professor Blighty's Grapewood shaving soap - first of his I've tried. Firstly great strong smell but not overpowering; secondly it lathers up like a fire extinguisher. Really impressed and glad I got some at last.
Gillette Slim Adjustable 4, 9
Bolsano Superinox (2)
Wasn't getting close enough so cranked the mofo up to 9 and got an extremely close if slightly sore shave, but I did about 4-5 passes. Unnecessary and silly given the potential for soreness but for some reason wanted BBS for a change and I got it
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Re: Shave of the day, Saturday 03/09/2011
On a brief Scottish holiday with a car club, so out with the travel kit this morning:
Hot shower
La Toja stick, face lathered with
Vulfix 404 mix
Feather Portable, with
Gillette 7OC green (1)
Trumper's Coral skin food
Trumper's Sandalwood cologne
First time with the green stainless blade. All in all, a very nice shave.
On a brief Scottish holiday with a car club, so out with the travel kit this morning:
Hot shower
La Toja stick, face lathered with
Vulfix 404 mix
Feather Portable, with
Gillette 7OC green (1)
Trumper's Coral skin food
Trumper's Sandalwood cologne
First time with the green stainless blade. All in all, a very nice shave.
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