Thread: Damn...

Originally Posted by HColl

Haha, I simply wanted her to see and feel the lather since she's been arguing it wouldn't be any different than the canned goo I used before. Suffice to say she was impressed with how it felt, even if it wasn't my best, but she was in a rush.?

Careful, dem wimmins have been known to appropriate shaving gear... first it's "Can I borrow your soap?" or you wonder why your soap is being worn away so quickly... then it's "Would you like to try shaving my legs with that thing?" or your pre-stropped razor isn't shaving as smoothly as you know it should..

Originally Posted by HColl

Anyway. I plan on using the same blade next time. I've heard these stay sharp a little longer than DE blades due to their increased thickness. Plus if I get a batter shave I'll definitely know it wasn't the blade.

I don't know.. the edge is the edge. The major difference is that you can strop these things.

Originally Posted by HColl

Question. When using a pre-shave oil such as olive oil, I assume you rinse your face, towel it dry and rub the oil in; then apply the lather over it?

Yes, and the consensus is using very little and spreading it thoroughly is the way to go.

Originally Posted by Bill S

Sub-standard prep tends to to magnify other technique problems, so you may have had a "perfect storm" kind of situation.

Absolutely, why didn't I put it like that?