Thread: Excellent Shave

Moving forward, I see. You're using one of the better shaving tricks, taking your time! It will only get better but in order to move forward and learn you'll still encounter a few lesser shaves so never give up. You're on the right track!

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Moving forward, I see. You're using one of the better shaving tricks, taking your time! It will only get better but in order to move forward and learn you'll still encounter a few lesser shaves so never give up. You're on the right track!

Thanks max.
I'm pataint and I'm learning. I've given myself a few nicks and cuts but I have'nt had a totally bummer shave yet. Taking your time is what it is all about. Creating that space and getting into the art of stropping and whipping up a lather, deciding which aftershave lotion to use, smelling the coffee. It feels good as my technique improves and I grow more confident. When I oversleep and have to rush off to work I end up just slapping soap on my face and sluicing the Fusion razor around my face. Then I feel regret at not getting up a half hour earlier so I could have some straight razor time. Because if I don't have time to do the whole straight shave routine then I'd rather pass. It is not a thing to rush, and I really don't want to bleed all over. No fun.
dannyr

Originally Posted by dannyr

Thanks max.
I'm pataint and I'm learning. I've given myself a few nicks and cuts but I have'nt had a totally bummer shave yet. Taking your time is what it is all about. Creating that space and getting into the art of stropping and whipping up a lather, deciding which aftershave lotion to use, smelling the coffee. It feels good as my technique improves and I grow more confident. When I oversleep and have to rush off to work I end up just slapping soap on my face and sluicing the Fusion razor around my face. Then I feel regret at not getting up a half hour earlier so I could have some straight razor time. Because if I don't have time to do the whole straight shave routine then I'd rather pass. It is not a thing to rush, and I really don't want to bleed all over. No fun.
dannyr

Try replacing that fusion with a good adjustable Vintage DE safety razor, with a good blade. You'll still go to work with a BBS shave that didn't take the top five layers of skin along with it like the fusion did.

Dannyr,

Next, you will have to buy yourself a fish tank.

Originally Posted by English

Dannyr,

Next, you will have to buy yourself a fish tank.

Now thats an idea since my hamster just died.
dannyr

Originally Posted by FloorPizza

Try replacing that fusion with a good adjustable Vintage DE safety razor, with a good blade. You'll still go to work with a BBS shave that didn't take the top five layers of skin along with it like the fusion did.

Now that is a great idea! Thanks. I remember secretly using my dads DE razor when I was a teenager and decided it was time to begin shaving. I think it was a Gillette.
I am now on a quest for a DE razor. Any suggestions and info on brands, types, where to look, would be greatly appriciated. A DE razor would be an excellent substitute when I don't have time to use the straight.
dannyr

Originally Posted by dannyr

Now that is a great idea! Thanks. I remember secretly using my dads DE razor when I was a teenager and decided it was time to begin shaving. I think it was a Gillette.
I am now on a quest for a DE razor. Any suggestions and info on brands, types, where to look, would be greatly appriciated. A DE razor would be an excellent substitute when I don't have time to use the straight.
dannyr

The guys at Badger and Blade are pretty serious about their DE's you can check their B/S/T and get a pretty good idea. My dad uses a Gillete red tip, seems to me that they're just about all the same, but on the other hand Dad thinks that all straights are the same.......so potato/avacado

Paul

Originally Posted by dannyr

Now that is a great idea! Thanks. I remember secretly using my dads DE razor when I was a teenager and decided it was time to begin shaving. I think it was a Gillette.
I am now on a quest for a DE razor. Any suggestions and info on brands, types, where to look, would be greatly appriciated. A DE razor would be an excellent substitute when I don't have time to use the straight.
dannyr

I bought a new Merkur Progress adjustable, and was very disappointed in it for various reasons. To me, it's still hard to beat the vintage Gillette adjustables for comfy shaves. I use a long handled black slim adjustable which I bought new back in the '80's with a Derby blade.

The badgerandblade.com suggestion is very good, too. There's alot of very knowledgeable and helpful guys over there.

Surprisingly, the prices on vintage Gillette DE adjustables really aren't that bad.