Finally got a full week of BBS shaves.

[LittleJon]

Thanks to alot of reading on the boards and some trial and error I have had a full week of consistent baby butt smooth shaves this week. There are quite a number of things I am looking to try out but I fund a combination that works for me and love it.

• Merkur 38c
• Red Personnas (IP) - hand stropped prior to each shave (10x each side=40 total) I don't know where but I read this on a BB thread, I have used the same blade for about 8 shaves so far.
• Proraso SC - hand lather, no brush yet
• Technique - coming from disposables, this was tricky for me but getting the right angle and short strokes really paid off. I do two passes and a third for touch ups.
• Aqua Velva or Old Spice AS

I tried the Feathers and Derby blades but the red ip's just fit my face better. Two products I am eyeing are the TOBS Mr. Taylor cream and some Gillette 7 O'Clock blades. I'll probly start with a cheap brush later as I haven't researched them but am happy with my results so far. Cheers.

[mretzloff]

Congratulations. I'm getting there too.

If the IPs are working, just stick with them. Why switch blades?

[LittleJon]

thanks, I'm planning on buying a 100 pack or red ip's, but I just wanna try some others. I still have 20 Feathers I wanna give another run too.

[Luc]

That's good news, congratulations!

[jl.]

Excellent Jon,

That's pretty much my "go to" combination.

Merkur HD
Red IPs
Proraso (soap).

Proraso AS splash is also worth trying and Mr Taylor's cream is excellent too.

[LittleJon]

thanks, I just picked up some Pinaud Clubman. Love this stuff, but my wife thinks it smells old.