****OFFICIAL**** TRADITIONAL WETSHAVING THREAD - Part 2

[GREENFEATHER]

If you don't get a shower before you use a Feather you're gonna have issues. I can't use the damn things if I don't. It looks like I was attacked by a Mountain Lion on Tren.

[GiantGonads]

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Thats buirriful
What do you usually shave with?

[Andybird]

All in all, 6 shaves from a blade that is value priced seems like an incredible performance to me.

Are you a wizard? 2nd shave on the same blade tonight and could feel a noticeable difference. That said, I do have stupidly sensitive/irritable skin.

[Magnumtripod]

Thats buirriful
What do you usually shave with?

Normally id shave with the Dovo in the middle or the dovo second from the left, but they need to be honed. I just got the one on the left back from getting new scales put on. The guy honed it for me while he had it and its incredibly sharp, so ill be shaving with that one for a while. Im waiting on a new hone though, so once it arrives i can get all these bad boys shave ready.

[SpiderSense]

How often do you shave and how often do you need to get it honed?

I know you have a rotation but say you only had one.

[KeepOnShruggin]

What's a common, easy to find after shave? I've been fine with some cetaphil moisturizer but sometimes i'll get slight irritation on my neck. I'm going to check out this whole foods type store we have since they'll probably have a lot of natural and alcohol free stuff there.. anything I should be on the look out for?

[Magnumtripod]

How often do you shave and how often do you need to get it honed?

I know you have a rotation but say you only had one.

My first straight was incredibly sharp when I got it and I went for a good year and a half before it needed to be touched up. There are ways to keep the blade shave sharp before it needs a legit honing. Proper stropping is a big factor. After about 2 years I decided it needed a honing

[GaDoomZ]

I've been using a safety razor for a year and a half now, I'm thinking about getting a Straight Razor, whats a nice one to start off with?

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

What's a common, easy to find after shave? I've been fine with some cetaphil moisturizer but sometimes i'll get slight irritation on my neck. I'm going to check out this whole foods type store we have since they'll probably have a lot of natural and alcohol free stuff there.. anything I should be on the look out for?

Nivea makes some good after shave balm. I use the one in the white box.

[kyleisraaddd]

Nivea makes some good after shave balm. I use the one in the white box.

This, I use Nivea sensitive blah blah, it's the lotion, white container

[Magnumtripod]

I've been using a safety razor for a year and a half now, I'm thinking about getting a Straight Razor, whats a nice one to start off with?

Dovos are pretty standard. They are good quality with a large selection and all different price ranges

[alex2363]

Today I got shave #6 out of my Astra SP blade.

Razor: Merkur 23C long handle
Preshave: Creamo Cream rubbed in and left on while building lather
Brush: Semogue 1305 Superior Boar
Shave Cream: Taylors of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
Postshave: Laboratories OSMA Alum Block
ASB: Nivea Sensitive, followed by a small amount of lime skin food
ASL: Speick After Shave Lotion

All in all, got another great shave out of this blade. Went with 3 passes: WTG, XTG, ATG. It is starting to require more passes to get smooth, but as I focused on technique I found that I could get just as close as when the blade was new. A little extra blade buffing during the 3rd pass on my cheeks and chin was all it took to get a DFS.
Skin on my neck was a little irritated. Treated it with my secret weapon for razor burn:

Burt's Bees Almond and Milk Hand Cream
It does seem to take most of the redness and discomfort of mild razor burn away.

All in all, 6 shaves from a blade that is value priced seems like an incredible performance to me. I feel that I could use it for longer if I wasn't so sensitive on my neck. Even today, my cheeks, upper and lower lips, and chin, are all baby butt smooth. I would happily recommend trying the Astra SP to anyone looking for a quality and affordable blade.

What?

[alex2363]

I've been using a safety razor for a year and a half now, I'm thinking about getting a Straight Razor, whats a nice one to start off with?

Dovo are good

[alex2363]

if you don't get a shower before you use a feather you're gonna have issues. I can't use the damn things if i don't. It looks like i was attacked by a mountain lion on tren.

lol

[BigNickel]

What?

Great gif! Funny thing is since i went to a fresh blade I have more irritation then I did with the week old astra sp. I am going to have to take a day off, give my skin a break. At badger and blade there are several members who are using their same blades for a month, it's a challenge in the DE blade section. Crazy!

Today's shave just didn't work out. I'm not impressed at all. Did 2 passes and gave up.

Prep: hot shower, Neutrogena scrub
Blade/Razor: Astra SP (2), Merkur 23C
Brush: Semogue 1305 Boar
Preshave: Gromwell and Cruthers Almond Shaving Oil
Cream: TOBS Almond
Post shave: lots of cold water, Limes Skin Food
ASL: Proraso After Shave Lotion

Just couldn't get anything to work. I don't know if its hard water, or the Boar brush, but I was having a hard time getting the TOBS Almond cream to lather up at all. Finally just used about 4x my usual amount of cream and it still wouldn't hold a real lather. It was like the brush was "eating" the cream, no matter how hard I tried I couldn't build anything up. Too dry, add some water; too wet, add some more cream. Not lathering, more cream, try harder; still awful. After a few minutes of this I was getting frustrated..

Got a couple little nicks and some irritation, the razor certainly didn't glide like it should.
I will give the TOBS Almond another chance with a Badger brush another time, but if that doesn't work then it's going into the PIF pile.
I should have just skipped the shave today!!

[GaDoomZ]

Dovos are pretty standard. They are good quality with a large selection and all different price ranges

Dovo are good

Hmm all these Dovo's are like 150+, will have to postpone :-/

[BigNickel]

Hmm all these Dovo's are like 150+, will have to postpone :-/

If you shave once a day, for 50 years, whats the cost per shave on that Dovo?

[jwtiger69]

Hmm all these Dovo's are like 150+, will have to postpone :-/

If you want to get a start in straight shaving make an order at Whipped dog from Larry. He gives you everything you need for $60. It is called the "The sight unseen deal". It comes with a razor, leather strop, a treater balsa strop and instructions. Keep in mind the razor are not pretty but there are completely shave ready. You cannot beat that price and service when you are just starting out.

[Magnumtripod]

Hmm all these Dovo's are like 150+, will have to postpone :-/

here ya go. Dovo for $84.99

http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vsho...cat=132&page=1

and it comes shave ready

[Muscle Mania Matt]

Hey guys, I've only been at this for a couple months. I have a Merkur 180 and have been using Derby blades. I really don't feel like I'm getting that close of a shave, unless I do three passes (wth, xtg, atg). I think I've got the patterns on my face down pretty well, and I haven't cut myself in weeks. Is this normal? I was considering getting better blades if that would help.

[jwtiger69]

Hey guys, I've only been at this for a couple months. I have a Merkur 180 and have been using Derby blades. I really don't feel like I'm getting that close of a shave, unless I do three passes (wth, xtg, atg). I think I've got the patterns on my face down pretty well, and I haven't cut myself in weeks. Is this normal? I was considering getting better blades if that would help.

So you havent' tried any other blades? I would get a sample pack of blades. Some will shave better than others and will end up giving you the shave you want.

[Magnumtripod]

Hey guys, I've only been at this for a couple months. I have a Merkur 180 and have been using Derby blades. I really don't feel like I'm getting that close of a shave, unless I do three passes (wth, xtg, atg). I think I've got the patterns on my face down pretty well, and I haven't cut myself in weeks. Is this normal? I was considering getting better blades if that would help.

Feathers are considered to be the sharpest blade out there, which IMO makes them the smoothest as well.

this video has a few different techniques that can help you get a closer shave. My personal favorite is "blade buffing" whereas "J-hooking" fuked up my face

[GaDoomZ]

If you want to get a start in straight shaving make an order at Whipped dog from Larry. He gives you everything you need for $60. It is called the "The sight unseen deal". It comes with a razor, leather strop, a treater balsa strop and instructions. Keep in mind the razor are not pretty but there are completely shave ready. You cannot beat that price and service when you are just starting out.

Nice, I'll do this, sounds like a steal to start off with.

My DE Safety Razor Set cost around the same (DE Razor, Sample Pack Blades, Badger Brush, Soap)

Thanks

[jwtiger69]

Nice, I'll do this, sounds like a steal to start off with.

My DE Safety Razor Set cost around the same (DE Razor, Sample Pack Blades, Badger Brush, Soap)

Thanks

Larry is great. He will help you out with questions you have along the learning curve. I stared with the kit and I am now saving for a new razor, strop and a sharpening stone. Let us know how it goes

[akappa]

So you havent' tried any other blades? I would get a sample pack of blades. Some will shave better than others and will end up giving you the shave you want.

this, get a sample pack to see what works for you then you'l be able to buy in bulk for cheaper blades

[Magnumtripod]

OK fellas! My shave box is now complete. I finally got the handle for it, installed it and lined the underside of the lid with felt. I've impressed myself with this. I feel like I have a priceless treasure from King Tuts tomb. This was a fun project

The straights in the bottom pic are my restore projects. I Picked up 2 of them the other day and the one all the way to the right is one I acquired on ebay a few days ago. Its the most badass one so far and I can't wait to restore it.

[bustermac]

^ bows down.


Wow.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Ive been trying to use up some of the "crappier" blades from my sample pack before i order some more, rather than just throw them out. Used a Derby for the first time and found it to be better than expected. Quite honestly, i think i got a better shave from the Derby than i do from Astras...weird, i know. I need to throw an Astra in there again to compare though.

Tried a 7AM and didnt like it, sub par shave.

Going to try the Dorco and Treet blades this week. Reviews on them are nothing special so i dont expect much. Any of you guys tried either blade before?

As of right now im leaning towards Feathers as my first bulk order. Hard to pass up 100 Astras for $10 too.

[OneStep13eyond]

OK fellas! My shave box is now complete. I finally got the handle for it, installed it and lined the underside of the lid with felt. I've impressed myself with this. I feel like I have a priceless treasure from King Tuts tomb. This was a fun project

The straights in the bottom pic are my restore projects. I Picked up 2 of them the other day and the one all the way to the right is one I acquired on ebay a few days ago. Its the most badass one so far and I can't wait to restore it.

Nice budgies! Also that box looks really good

[jwtiger69]

Ive been trying to use up some of the "crappier" blades from my sample pack before i order some more, rather than just throw them out. Used a Derby for the first time and found it to be better than expected. Quite honestly, i think i got a better shave from the Derby than i do from Astras...weird, i know. I need to throw an Astra in there again to compare though.

Tried a 7AM and didnt like it, sub par shave.

Going to try the Dorco and Treet blades this week. Reviews on them are nothing special so i dont expect much. Any of you guys tried either blade before?

As of right now im leaning towards Feathers as my first bulk order. Hard to pass up 100 Astras for $10 too.

I am surprised by that too. Yes I shave with a straight.... But I read a lot on B$B.com and people say that they do not care for the Derby blades. I am planning on getting a D/E in the future too so I can get rid of my disposables for good. I am still not great with my straight so I have to clean up on my neck most of the time.