Thread: Sun October 16th - Sat October 22nd

Pre-Shave: A shower

Brush: Plisson HMW #16

Razor: Charlie Lewis Custom in Mammoth Ivory

Strop: Kanayama #90000

Soap/Cream: Penhaligon's Opus 1870

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum, rinse, Thayer's Medicated SuperHazel

After shave Balm: Penhaligon's Opus 1870

EdT: Penhaligon's Opus 1870

Results: Had to rush it a bit today, but still managed a close a comfortable shave. I will have to set aside more time for tomorrow's shave. Wet-shaving is to be enjoyed, not rushed

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Thursday:

Expert Barber 400 6/8
Shea Moisture Black Badger
Arko Stick
Witch Hazel
Avon Wild Country Cologne NOS

Oh i found it. Harold Camping. Well this make alot more sence. I believe it could end tomorrow after all today is my EX's birthday!

Originally Posted by Birnando

Results: Had to rush it a bit today, but still managed a close a comfortable shave.

You must have had some pretty serious eBay auctions closing to cause you to rush through your shave. What goodies did you buy this time?

Quick post about last nights shave.

I've been working a lot of hours lately, and I haven't had the energy for a real good shave lately. I went ahead and used the following configuration to get through a fast shave:

Razor: '34 Gillette DE 3 piece
Uber: TOBS Sandalwood and my V1 Georgetown Scuttle
Brush: WD Custom 20mm Silvertip
Post: Alum and Humphrey's Witch Hazel
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Edt: Stetson for men

I'm beginning to lean toward the ease of the DE shave. It's nowhere near as close a shave as with a str8, but a 3 pass is a lot more comfortable to me. These DE's are so gentle. I use the Shark Super Chromes and they perform very well. I still had some rough spots after a full 3 passes, but that just must be the nature of the beast. If I did 3 passes with my str8's, I'd hardly have any skin left. hmmmmmm.

Happy shaves men!!

Mike

Originally Posted by mjhammer

I'm beginning to lean toward the ease of the DE shave. It's nowhere near as close a shave as with a str8, but a 3 pass is a lot more comfortable to me. These DE's are so gentle. I use the Shark Super Chromes and they perform very well. I still had some rough spots after a full 3 passes, but that just must be the nature of the beast. If I did 3 passes with my str8's, I'd hardly have any skin left. hmmmmmm.

Isn't it strange how mileage varies, for me the right blade and razor combo with a DE gives a better shave at the expense of comfort! With a DE I get weepers but with a straight I have none.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

I'm beginning to lean toward the ease of the DE shave. It's nowhere near as close a shave as with a str8, but a 3 pass is a lot more comfortable to me. These DE's are so gentle. I use the Shark Super Chromes and they perform very well. I still had some rough spots after a full 3 passes, but that just must be the nature of the beast. If I did 3 passes with my str8's, I'd hardly have any skin left. hmmmmmm.

I'm a newbie to straight razor shaving, but have been using DE's for the last 3 years. Until I got a brand new Dovo last Friday, I've primarily saved straight razor shaving for the weekend (and will likely return to that more often as the newness of the new toy wears off). I love both DE and straight razor shaving, so I just need to figure out what works best for me. I have to admit that using a DE on workdays makes me feel less rushed because I haven't gotten as fast with a straight as I am with a DE.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

You must have had some pretty serious eBay auctions closing to cause you to rush through your shave. What goodies did you buy this time?

What, Who bought any new razors? Sure wasn't me...

Still doing test shaving on the Livi, but honestly I think I better quit calling it that, and let the owner know she is holding the edge just fine, and maybe send her on home...

Lather: Art of Shaving Lavender
Brush: Old Spice restore with a 24mm Silvertip
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Strop: 25/50 Illinois #827
Razor: 6/8 Livi
Shave: WTG pass, ATG pass, clear water touchup
Postshave: Felci shave balm

@ Robert: Your seating is reserved, the best seat to view the fireworks.

@Nic: My condolences, I am the comptroller for a Real Estate Developer four years ago I had 2400 condo units in inventory and selling fast…now nothing moves…its just like selling A/C units in Nome, Alaska. I’ll drink a beer celebrating your sale.

@Nicknbleeding: The Dec 2012 is the Mayan End-of-the-World date…they were smarter and had a calendar; whereas Harold Camping uses a dartboard for his predictions. HOG