OK, I've been experimenting with DE shaving for a few months now and today I can finally say with complete confidence that I have unearthed my own personal wetshaving nirvana!
I'm using a 50 year old Fat Boy with a fresh Feather blade and Proraso shaving cream (applied direct to my face, with no brush... I don't like 'em).
A very quick, simple two-pass shave this morning AND OH MY $&^%ING GOD... the absolute, hand's down, very best shave of my life!
First pass was with-the-grain set at 4 and the second pass was against-the-grain set at 5. That's it. Baby's Butt Smooth and absolutely no burn or discomfort.
I have no idea why people ever moved away from DE shaving. I could NEVER have gotten this close and comfortable shave with any of the multi-bladed systems! Its now almost 4 in the afternoon and my face is still smoother than any shave I ever got with a multi-blade razor.
Thanks for letting me share.
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04-19-2010, 03:58 PM #1
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"The Feather and the Fat Boy" (a love story)
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04-19-2010, 05:57 PM #2
I'm an Aqua Velva Man
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Congrats! Sounds like things are coming along nicely for you.
Pete'Follow that will and that way which experience confirms to be your own, i.e., the true expression of your individuality'- Carl Jung
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04-19-2010, 06:01 PM #3
Man of a Thousand Weishis
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feather in a fat boy is one of my favorite combos as well. the sharp blade goes well with the extra heft afforded by the fat boy
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04-19-2010, 07:02 PM #4
Blade Buffing Berserker
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I just got my fatboy today that I won on the bay, and after a good cleaning and sanitizing, I stuck a fresh feather in it and went to town. I also am about 2 months into wet shaving and have used several different razors and I was very happy with my first fat boy shave. It feels the most comfortable and steady in my hand than any of the other razors I've tried so far. I'm happy with my purchase, less than $25 shipped for a nice shaving grade razor.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just like your opinion man"- the dude
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04-19-2010, 07:14 PM #5
Is reformulated better?
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I don't want to hear about how well razors I don't have work...
Just kidding. Congratulations on your great shave!
~ Ben
1947 Gillette Super Speed (No Date Code)
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04-19-2010, 08:18 PM #6
I'm in the Hall of Fame!
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Congrats.
Current:Beard
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04-20-2010, 04:01 AM #7
Pretty sure me and Sullybob can take 'em
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Feather and the Fatboy (wasn't that an '80's cop show?) is my all time favorite combination. I'm trying to learn an open comb now, but the lure of the Fatboy is strong!
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04-20-2010, 10:47 AM #8
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Follow up...
FYI everyone... 2nd day after this shave... I really didnt need to shave again (even after 24 hours)!
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04-20-2010, 12:41 PM #9
I'm gonna tell you something tomorrow
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Congrats!
I myself just loaded up a feather in my 1959 Fatboy this morning for the first time and it was indeed heavenly compared to the other blades I have tried!-David
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04-20-2010, 01:12 PM #10
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Congrats on the great shave!
I just tried the Fatboy which arrived in the mail yesterday, with an Israeli Personna and it was great, Can't wait to try a feather in it!!I ♥ my Gillette Slim Adjustable
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04-20-2010, 01:26 PM #11
Blade Buffing Berserker
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Blasphemy! Oh, and gratz to a great shave!
Originally Posted by Magic Man
I just traded a slant for a Fatboy. I have a Slim and prefer the lighter weight to the Fatboy, but it is a wonderful razor.TJ, the DJ of Audible Odyssey, music of your dreams.
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04-20-2010, 11:35 PM #12
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I used a feather with my SS today and had the same discovery. Congrats!
Here's to shaving nirvanna
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