Thread: January 14-20

Tell me about it. I came to the point where I'm complaining about perfectly smooth and iritation-free shves because I felt a bit more pulling than I would have liked

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Exactly how I feel!!!

Ivo

Originally Posted by izlat

I got the tip that it's not so good on old English wedges so I decided to skip it

That may have been me. Sheffields have been really hit-or-miss with the chrome oxide, sometimes it improves the edge over the boron carbide, and sometimes it hurts it. I don't know if other regions used cast steel, but that may be the reason. The one sheffield I've got that really loves it is also the one I'm pretty sure is the oldest.

But it's worth trying anyway, if it doesn't work you can fix it on a 8k or 15k hone in a matter of minutes.

Hot Towel over Coates Tea Tree Shave Cream
Plisson Euro White
L'Othantique Pere et Fils Shave Soap
15/16 Henckels Friodur
Handamerican Strop
Alum Block
L'Othantique Balm

Kind regards,
Alex

Yes, Michael - it was you, of course. I was not sure if you were OK with me using your name.

Cheers
Ivo

Hot towel
Shavemac 501
Vermont Country Store shave soap
Healthy dab of Palmolive cream
5/8 Henckels IV grind, shoulderless
Alum block
JAKO A/S splash

This soap was a Christmas gift and I wouldn't recommend it, but it does alright with a boost from Palmolive.

Hot Towel over Coates Tea Tree Lather
Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap
Simpson PJ1 Super
Feather AC
Feather Super Pro
Alum Block
Hydrolast Unscented A/S Conditioner


Kind regards,
Alex

Very nice photos guys!!



Hot Shower

Proraso Pre/Post
C&E BBB
Wacker 6/8 - 1/4 hollow
Tabac Soap
Alum
Thayers WH
Nivea ASB
Tabac Cologne

I am loving the Wacker, it's shaves sooo nicely

Hot shower palmolive green
Double Duckling Goldedge 3 pass
Coral skin Food
Pinauds Bay Rum
Off to the Base

first time with the palmolive just ok compared to proaso and Sienna
tommorow gonna try newly aquired sweedish blade
let ya know how it goes
Mike