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Squidzilla
03-26-2010, 12:49 PM
Hey y'all,
I took the wet shaving plunge about a month ago, buying some overpriced stuff from AOS. I've since begun upgrading my gear, and every single day I'm able to shave is sheer pleasure (I NEVER thought I'd ever say something like that).
I'm pleased with my Merkur 38C, paired with Iridiums and Feathers. I recently paid Thirdeye a visit at his store, and bought a boatload of soaps to try, including Trumper's Coconut, Speick, Tabac, and his own Gentlemen's Best soap (which is amazing!).
I picked up a bottle of Gentlemen's Refinery Standard ASB, and I'm blown away by how well it works. No need for anything else--and it was quite an upgrade over my AOS Lavender gel.
My brush isn't as stiff as I would like, and I feel that it doesn't exfoliate as well as I'd like it to. Does anybody have a brush recommendation that would fit the bill? I'm thinking along the lines of a Semogue 1305.
Cheers, and glad to be here!
BroJohn
03-26-2010, 02:59 PM
Squid --
Welcome to B&B --glad to have you join us.
It's good that you had Ray give you a hand. Great shaves await.
-- John Gehman
southernmail
03-26-2010, 03:00 PM
Welcome!
Dennard
03-26-2010, 03:44 PM
Welcome, Squid.
Welcome.
If you are after a stiffer brush, try a Rooney 3/1. An Omega Boar may also fit the bill.
mrbear
03-26-2010, 05:11 PM
Welcome Squid!
Glad you joined us!
luvmysuper
03-26-2010, 05:21 PM
Welcome to B&B, glad you found us.
I love my Omega Boar.
Why not get a few and see which one you like best? :lol:
Squidzilla
03-26-2010, 05:33 PM
Thanks to all of you for the kind words and suggestions!
Why not get a few and see which one you like best? :lol:
Heh! TWGW was eyeing my purchases the other day, and stated, "So, that'll probably be it for a while for shaving-related purchases, right?" I mumbled something noncommittal in reply, while thinking of the beautiful brushes I had seen in thirdeye's shop.
Suffering from SFRAD (saltwater fly reel acquisition disorder) is bad enough--this wet shaving business is going to test my marriage :001_rolle
saltypete
03-26-2010, 05:41 PM
Welcome to B&B!
Pete
dpmtherrien
03-26-2010, 08:00 PM
Welcome to B&B.
mretzloff
03-26-2010, 08:06 PM
Welcome to Badger & Blade!
BladeDE40
03-26-2010, 08:26 PM
Welcome to the club!
Squidzilla
03-27-2010, 10:23 AM
Good afternoon, gents!
For today's shave I decided to really concentrate on some fundamentals. I used a Feather for the first time, and stuck with my Trumper's coconut, which had impressed me a few days ago.
I took great care to ensure a proper pre-shave prep: long hot shower, a hot towel with a lather base, and keeping this on for 2 minutes or so.
What I focused on was:
Speed--I went as slow as I could. Every stroke was deliberate and well-planned.
No pressure. NO PRESSURE. This was tough, but I discovered that it was possible, once I implemented the next item on my list.
Angle of razor head to the cutting surface. I paid particular attention to this detail, and discovered that angle is everything! I managed to hit that sweet spot where the blade effortlessly shears off anything in its path, while sparing the skin underneath it. This was a real pleasure!
I've got a few weepers to show for my effort, but damn, is it a close shave! I went WTG and XTG after a re-lather. There was a bit of razor burn as well, but that's due to the fact that these Feathers are pretty unforgiving, and I chalk it up to my fledgling technique.
Happy Saturday, all! :thumbup1:
Welcome aboard. Good to have you here and it is great to hear that you are enjoying your new shaving regime.
NickCutlip
03-27-2010, 03:27 PM
Welcome to B&B !!
SRock
03-28-2010, 02:34 AM
Welcome to :badger: and Blade!
Squidzilla
03-29-2010, 12:51 PM
I used my Tabac stick for the first time today, along with a once-used Feather. My application was a bit overzealous, because there was enough unlathered soap on my face to clog up the razor :ohmy: The shave was excellent, though--I'm impressed with the Tabac, even though the aroma isn't my favorite. I continued my efforts at being slow and steady, along with paying special attention to the blade angle. A quick 1-pass WTG, and I'm good to go for the day!
Happy Monday. :thumbup:
kwk285
03-29-2010, 01:04 PM
Welcome
Welcome to B&B!
You'll find that there are many Tabac fans here (see Tabac praising threads) and while some do not particularly love its scent, they do indeed love the product itself :001_smile
Squidzilla
03-29-2010, 01:40 PM
You'll find that there are many Tabac fans here (see Tabac praising threads) and while some do not particularly love its scent, they do indeed love the product itself :001_smile
I was put off by its scent, but decided to try it based upon the glowing recommendations of a lot of members. I'm glad I did, because it was a terrific shave.
Speick, on the other hand, smells like patchouli, and I don't know if I'll use it more than once--unless it gives the world's greatest shave. I'm going to give it a shot on Wednesday.
mattbikes1
03-29-2010, 01:44 PM
Welcome to B&B!
Meldog
03-29-2010, 02:14 PM
Welcome to B&B! :thumbup1:
blackfoot
03-29-2010, 05:57 PM
Welcome to B&B! I didn't care for the scent of Tabac either but love the performance. My wife likes it too.
I noticed that some products don't work well the first few times I use it. There is a learning curve on each product used. Keep testing and keep posting! :thumbup1:
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