I bowl lathered in a ceramic bowl which I float in hot water for a few minutes beforehand. 20 seconds lathering for each pass as a minimum. The soap was in a clingfilm bag. The lather wasn't bad but it wasn't rich and creamy and not much cushioning. I'm pretty sure it was down to me - I'm very inconsistent with soap lathering which is why I tend to use creams or the very soft Cella.dodgy said:NotTheStig said:Klar Kabinett soap Wilkinson Sword vintage English New Chromium Edge "Light Brigade" courtesy of the same
Took a but of work to get this Klar Kabinett to lather. I would swirl it up, apply to face and get a thin but consistent layer on the face. I would add in more water and lather again gradually.
Light Brigade blade - one side of my face using the Fatboy on 7,5,3; the other with the Progress on 2.5 and 1. I got a close shave but not as easily as I was expecting. A little irritation and quite a bit of buffing to get a really close shave. I think I will try thus blade again tomorrow with a familiar soap or cream.
What's the scoop, NTS,
The soap was tough to figure out eh? Can't imagine what the problem coulda been.....did you load your brush for 20 seconds or so? You bowl lather with it or face lather, and what container did you use to stick that piece of soap to?
I thought it was easy to whip up, in part because it's softer than most other soaps. Give it a few more times to tweak things and see what happens. Lots of times with a new soap/cream it takes me that long to get things the way I like em.
Mighta affected the way that blade performed.......who knows. It's been my experience to have a less than normal close shave if there's too much cushion. Doesn't let the blade get enough bite.
Martin
Voltstick said:Norfolkdick said:Greetings
Saturdays Shave
Prep: Shower
Brush: Vulfix 404 Mixed
Soap: Boots stick milled
Razor: Merkur 43 C
Blade: Gillette Sharp Edge (Yellow packet)
Aftershave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
This razor is one of the bargain priced ones discussed on this forum, purchased from E-bay for £13.99, the only problem with it is that it weighs a ton, well actually 152grams with a blade according to my digital kitchen scales. It is hard work to shave with because of the very heavy weight, it is like holding a cold chisel! Having said that it gave me a superb shave. I know, I'm a sucker for a bargain even if that bargain is something I did not really want and certainly do not need!
Regards
Dick
Dick, may I ask where you obtained that glass dish and lid?
Tall_Paul said:Muhle R41
Gillette Super Platinum (2)
Semogue OC 2 band
Nanny's Citrus Zinger - scuttle lathered
Witch hazel
Bulldog balm
Another rough shave with plenty of claret. I've had some good shaves with this so am a bit miffed I've naused up so badly twice.
I think the issue for me is I've been placing the razor at a 90 degree angle on my skin then rocking it down until the blade touches. For some reason this just isn't working for me.
I did the last bit of the shave by putting the razor with the handle level with my face then lifting the handle until the blade engages. This was much better so I'll try this next time after my skin has recovered!
Tall_Paul said:Muhle R41
Another rough shave with plenty of claret. I've had some good shaves with this so am a bit miffed I've naused up so badly twice.