Legs (mine):
Gillette Thin Handled tech
Pre: home combo of castor, grapeseed and sweet almond oil (unscented)
Geo Trumper Sandalwood (one leg)
Edwin Jagger (other leg)
Post: robust, home made moisturizer with chickweed oil and jojoba with lavender.
My lathering is getting better but I also think I'm being more generous with the soap. I have heard the suggested amount of cream soap as being "walnut sized" or "the size of a nickel". I wonder if the Geo Trumper sample container is this particular amount. Of course, the amount I use on a leg is likely different than what a man uses on his beard... Anyway, equal amounts were used on each leg. I was impatient today and went ATG but maybe due to the differing nature of leg hair I can get away with this. I have achieved BBS, hopefully I won't be paying to dearly for it!
Head (husband's):
Gillette Thin Handled Tech
Pre: castor, grapeseed, sweet almond oil (unscented)
Bluebeard's revenge
Post: Geo Trumper's Skin Food (rose)
Same as last time, no nicks. Hair was a bit longer than last time so 3 passes were necessary- I could benefit from a more assertive razor but I will take my time before I make this leap. The Bluebeard's Revenge is a really quick lather, holy cow! I am researching the ingredients after this post... Husband a bit less patient today because he needs to get to the butcher before closing, so I will do his face later. He questions whether it is really worth the time that it takes, but I have reminded him that it is taking more time than it would a more experienced shaver because I am learning the contours of his head, angle of the razor, direction of hair growth, etc. I hope it makes enough difference, in time, to the feel and comfort of his skin to coax him into continuing. Anyway, I really enjoyed this bit of playtime
Gillette Thin Handled tech
Pre: home combo of castor, grapeseed and sweet almond oil (unscented)
Geo Trumper Sandalwood (one leg)
Edwin Jagger (other leg)
Post: robust, home made moisturizer with chickweed oil and jojoba with lavender.
My lathering is getting better but I also think I'm being more generous with the soap. I have heard the suggested amount of cream soap as being "walnut sized" or "the size of a nickel". I wonder if the Geo Trumper sample container is this particular amount. Of course, the amount I use on a leg is likely different than what a man uses on his beard... Anyway, equal amounts were used on each leg. I was impatient today and went ATG but maybe due to the differing nature of leg hair I can get away with this. I have achieved BBS, hopefully I won't be paying to dearly for it!
Head (husband's):
Gillette Thin Handled Tech
Pre: castor, grapeseed, sweet almond oil (unscented)
Bluebeard's revenge
Post: Geo Trumper's Skin Food (rose)
Same as last time, no nicks. Hair was a bit longer than last time so 3 passes were necessary- I could benefit from a more assertive razor but I will take my time before I make this leap. The Bluebeard's Revenge is a really quick lather, holy cow! I am researching the ingredients after this post... Husband a bit less patient today because he needs to get to the butcher before closing, so I will do his face later. He questions whether it is really worth the time that it takes, but I have reminded him that it is taking more time than it would a more experienced shaver because I am learning the contours of his head, angle of the razor, direction of hair growth, etc. I hope it makes enough difference, in time, to the feel and comfort of his skin to coax him into continuing. Anyway, I really enjoyed this bit of playtime