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05-13-2010, 08:06 PM #1
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Thanked: 0The blade came hone by lynn. I'm sure it is my technique BC every shave gets better and better.Like others have said , the stretch of the skin and the angle of my blade has done wonder after trial and error. I always shave after i get out of the shower but i think i could prob use a better lather BC im using gillette shaving cream and really nothing for a pre shave. I don't really know to much about what to use when it comes to soaps or shaving cream so if any one has suggestion pleas comment.
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05-13-2010, 10:50 PM #2
Castle Forbes is a decent starting cream and Tabac for soaps. Preferences can vary wildly but these two seem to consistently perform and be readily available on the web.
You'll need a lathering device like a brush (washcloths and even just hands can work) so that's one other consideration.
Here's some good reading.
Shaving Soap - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Brushes - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Making basic soap lather - Straight Razor Place Wiki
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jason240 (05-14-2010)
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05-13-2010, 11:06 PM #3
I'm new to SR shaving as well and only have 5 shaves under my belt. I had a hard time getting a lather on my first couple of shaves and the reason was I was doing it completely wrong. Following the advice of the great people on this forum, I went to Walgreens and bought a cheap shaving brush/soap kit that cost about $8. It came in a green box and the name escapes me right now.
I experimented with it making lather over and over until I got the hang of it. I suggest you do this because good prep obviously equals a good shave.
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05-13-2010, 11:45 PM #4
Was it Van Der Hagen?
Amazon.com: Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set (Soap, Bowl, Brush): Health & Personal Care
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05-13-2010, 11:57 PM #5
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05-13-2010, 11:58 PM #6
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