Thread: SOTD April 5-11

Originally Posted by Truckman

Saturday 4/11

• Penchetta Penworks Redwood Burl Silvertip
• Godrej Menthol Mist
• 6/8 Geo. Wostenholm & Sons Double Concave Celebrated IXL
• Thayer's A/F Original
• La Toja Splash

Result: A little burn showed up later in the day...but a successful 2 pass "good enough for work" shave. I'm slowly getting the hang of this straight razor thing....slowly.

I've always liked those Penworks brushes for the style. How do you like the performance? Their Gemstone Line is definitely something unique, and I may have to add one soon. I've always been unsure of their knots.

One small tip for razor burn. Use your best soap and cream when learning the straight. They will offer you the most protection when you struggle with the angle, pressure or excessive passes. I only used my top soap and top cream until I was comfortable and it did help.

Dave

Originally Posted by dkapp

I've always liked those Penworks brushes for the style. How do you like the performance? Their Gemstone Line is definitely something unique, and I may have to add one soon. I've always been unsure of their knots.

One small tip for razor burn. Use your best soap and cream when learning the straight. They will offer you the most protection when you struggle with the angle, pressure or excessive passes. I only used my top soap and top cream until I was comfortable and it did help.

Dave

You know, sometimes some things are so obvious you totally overlook them....thanks for bringing me back Dave. Recently I've been acquiring quite the collection of soaps, creams, and aftershaves....maybe it's time to pick one and stick with it.

I only have two brushes, the Penchetta and a NOS Ever Ready boar. I tell you though, I had the Penchetta for the longest time and never wanted to get into trying out other brushes. For me it works great on both creams and soaps, with very little shedding when new and not much "breaking in" required. I would highly recommend it, and I know a lot of other people who have been happy with both their Penchetta brushes and their Golden Nib knot re-knotted brushes. HTH

Originally Posted by Truckman

You know, sometimes some things are so obvious you totally overlook them....thanks for bringing me back Dave. Recently I've been acquiring quite the collection of soaps, creams, and aftershaves....maybe it's time to pick one and stick with it.

I only have two brushes, the Penchetta and a NOS Ever Ready boar. I tell you though, I had the Penchetta for the longest time and never wanted to get into trying out other brushes. For me it works great on both creams and soaps, with very little shedding when new and not much "breaking in" required. I would highly recommend it, and I know a lot of other people who have been happy with both their Penchetta brushes and their Golden Nib knot re-knotted brushes. HTH

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm going to have to order one soon. Right now I have the Chubby 1 and would like to add one more to the rotation. The selection there is pretty incredible.

Happy Easter Shave.



Cryil R.Salter's Essential Lime Shave Cream
Edwin Jaeger Super Silver Tip Brush in Faux Ivory
Glycerin 3 drops
Wapi in Violet Wood Scales.

Goldberg Variations whilst I shaved, very relaxing.

Cheers
Happy Easte
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