Head Shaver's Check-In

[gpjoe]

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[gpjoe]

Anybody found anything better than a LEAF for head shaving?

Blackland Vector (AC)
Shield Predator (GEM)
Parker Solo Edge (DE half-blade)
Mossei Mono (injector)

Edit to add:

I also like the Leaf triple, and still use it on occasion for a mindless head shave when I'm in a hurry...but that is rare.

 

[JL 52]

Blackland Vector (AC)
Shield Predator (GEM)
Parker Solo Edge (DE half-blade)
Mossei Mono (injector)

Edit to add:

I also like the Leaf triple, and still use it on occasion for a mindless head shave when I'm in a hurry...but that is rare.

I tried and really wanted to like the Parker SoloEdge but it was just a tad too aggressive and left me with irritation. I might revisit it soon.

 

[awk_m4]

Head shave 123/366. A solid 10!

Tuesday April 30, 2024
Bowl: Shave Nation
Brush: SOC Mistura
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson ++
Blade: Feather (1)
Post: Tabac

 

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Hardware

Razor	Karve Bison
Blade	Gillette 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (Yellow) [4]
Brush	Semogue SOC Boar (Taj)

Software

Pre	Stirling Unscented Pre-Shave Soap
Lather	Vitos Extra Super Coco (Kilo) [12]
Post	Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Rating

10 / 10

Notes

The Bison has been excellent so far. Henson-like, but seems to avoid the couple points of bother I've had with my AL13+ — the Bison shaves smooth and automatic, with no tugging feel at all, and goes right over the mole on the side of my head without any sign I might collect a cut for my trouble.

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[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle - Still in

#31 GRUME April 2024 - Still in



Date: 04.30.24

Days growth: 8

Head and face shave

Razor: Merkur Progress

Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)

Brush: 1950’s Ever Ready R40 with original pure badger knot.



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber

Lather: Proraso green cream

Passes: 2 Plus pickups WTG ATG setting 3 then 1.5



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Nivea Deep Bourbon and Vanilla

6 - Balm: Nivea sensitive skin



Notes: This was a pretty good shave today. I like that vintage Ever Ready, the knot is dense. When my beard is out of control (8 days growth) the Progress makes short work of the lengthy stubble. I don’t use Proraso green often but it’s very enjoyable when I do, I like its performance and that it’s refreshing. This is only my second Nacet blade and I like it well, sharper than the Astra SP and GSB that I normally use. I don’t know if they’re coated, it just says stainless on it so I assume not.

I had some blemish areas from my CPAP that got irritated but other than that it was a close comfortable shave.



Quality: 8.5

Comfort: 8

Enjoyment: 10

Overall: 8.83

 

[awk_m4]

Head shave 123/366

 

[awk_m4]

Head shave 125/366
Thursday May 2, 2024
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Brush: Simpson CH2
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson ++
Blade: Feather (1)
Post: Tabac

 

[Eric_75]

A solid 10/10 with the Lambda Ares/GSB combo.

 

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Hardware

Razor	Karve Bison
Blade	Gillette 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (Yellow) [8]
Brush	Semogue SOC Boar (Taj)

Software

Pre	PAA Cube
Lather	Mitchell’s Wool Fat (2024) [11]
Post	Lustray Blue Spice

Rating

8 / 10

Notes

MWF and Blue Spice make a surprisingly nice pair.

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[MUSTANGMANAHS]

OK Gents:

I've seen every other kind of check-in except "Head Shavers" Shout out; let us know if you are a head shaver. Let us know your special techniques. Let us know if you are bald for real or just like to shave your head. If you are in the mood, let us see a photo of the head. Let us know what problems you have shaving your head.

I am mostly naturally bald. I’d have a horseshoe if I let it grow out.

I normally head shave with a BIC Chrome Platinum mounted on a Holy Black SR-71. Only major issues I have is occasionally missing a stripe of fuzz because I can’t see.

 

[Eric_75]

I am mostly naturally bald. I’d have a horseshoe if I let it grow out.

I normally head shave with a BIC Chrome Platinum mounted on a Holy Black SR-71. Only major issues I have is occasionally missing a stripe of fuzz because I can’t see. View attachment 1839825

Welcome to the Head Shaver's Check-In, sir!

 

[awk_m4]

Head shave 126/366
Friday May 3, 2024
Bowl: Shave Nation
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson ++
Blade: GSB (1)
Post: Tabac

A solid 10!

 

[JKaboom]

Welcome to the Head Shaver's Check-In, sir!

Yes indeed, it’s the only thread I know of dedicated to head shavers

 

[Largefarva]

Tonight’s head shave was with my Henson++ and a fresh GSB blade. It was a fantastic shave with just a couple of tiny weepers due to a couple of small bumps….otherwise and extremely comfortable shave. Definitely one of my better shaves with the Henson++ so far.

 

[awk_m4]

127/366. A solid head and face shave. 10/10
Saturday May 4, 2024
Bowl: Shave Nation
Brush: Simpson CH2
Lather: SV Manna
Razor: Henson ++
Blade: GSB (1)
Post: Tabac

 

[awk_m4]

Second Head Shave 128/366
A nice two pass head shave was refreshing after spending a couple of hours working outdoors.

Saturday May 4, 2024
Bowl: Shave Nation
Brush: Simpson X3
Lather: TOBS Sandalwood
Razor: Henson ++
Blade: GSB (1)
Post: TOBS Sandalwood

 

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Hardware

Razor	Henson AL13+
Blade	Gillette Perma-Sharp [2]
Brush	Semogue Pegasus Boar

Software

Pre	PAA Cube
Lather	Barrister & Mann Seville (Sample) [5]
Post	Lustray Blue Spice

Rating

9 / 10

Notes

Henson and Perma-Sharp is a great combination.

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[Joezamboni]

So I’m debating looking for a specific head shaving razor (use my vintage Gillettes currently). Also noted another thread the Henson seems popular. Does anyone actually have anything bad to say about it aside from the weight since everyone seems to headshave with it.

 

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So I’m debating looking for a specific head shaving razor (use my vintage Gillettes currently). Also noted another thread the Henson seems popular. Does anyone actually have anything bad to say about it aside from the weight since everyone seems to headshave with it.

The AL13+ is a great razor for head shaves. I think the Karve Bison might be a touch better, if we’re talking about ideals. Though I’m admittedly still in the honeymoon period with my new Bison, it comes out more forgiving, even smoother and more “automatic” in operation and really well balanced in a way that seems pretty much to offset the negatives of aluminum construction, compared to the Henson. But Karve appears to be something of a gamble on whether you’ll get a razor made or shipped on any kind of clear timeline. If you don’t want to mess with all of that, an AL13+ will do the job consistently and well — and, I’m sure, easy enough to return or sell if it doesn’t work out for some reason.

The Henson does seems to be pickier on blade choice than some of my other razors. Something on the sharper end tends to work best, as far as I’ve seen.