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Thread: Been straight razor shaving for a month, and here's what works

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    Yes, ubber uses soap, cream and glycerin, that is what I mention in my post. Only difference is I prefer glycerin soaps, they are better on my skin.

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    I don't know but I've been told: Using gell will shrink your, "you know".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Razorthin View Post
    Yes, ubber uses soap, cream and glycerin, that is what I mention in my post. Only difference is I prefer glycerin soaps, they are better on my skin.
    oh sorry i didn't catch the glycerin soap bit

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    Quote Originally Posted by markddunn View Post

    I have a badger brush, and have tried three different "cakes" for lather (including something called wool soap). I just didn't have any luck with them.
    If you're referring to Mitchell's Wool Fat it isn't the easiest to get lather from IME. With pucks like the wool fat, all of them really, I began leaving a little water covering the puck for 5 minutes. Pour that into the lather bowl and then build lather on the softened puck. Give it a try, might work well for you.

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    ++ on water the puck minutes before use. I use momma bears and love how it lathers. I tried some creams and Al's did a great job of lathering but it takes some work. Brother, if what comes out of a can satisfies you then so be it. I have used that stuff in the past and it worked for me at the time but after learning how to make the puck work, I find it much better for the straight shave. It's like it doesn't get under the blade and so it cuts closer. Only way I can describe it. But once again , go with what works for you and your routine.

    I only know of one guy that pissed off the razor gods. May he rest in peace.
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    I , as well , most often use "Mama Bears" shaving soap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gsurko View Post
    I don't know but I've been told: Using gell will shrink your, "you know".
    You might be right if he tries to shave his you know what...

    Straight razor shaver and loving it!
    40-year survivor of electric and multiblade razors

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    Don't worry about the straight razor Gods. All they insist is you shave with a slick lather, shave ready razor and you are good to go.
    never tried a Gel with a straight but if it works for you then why not.
    Don't give up on the soap. These are a learning curve by themselves but once you dial in it is all worth it.
    Try making a few batches of lather just to test.

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