Post your shave of the day here

[Hot_Sauce]

So my first shave with it today. I always shower first and soak my neck. It was way less complicated than I thought it would be, I had to keep checking to make sure I was even shaving the hair off. Which was weird, it felt like there was much less resistance. I will never shave with anything else.

Very similar to my first shave experience

What kind of brush and soap are you using?

 

[K Williams]

The blades came with the razor. I will have to order some new ones on Amazon. The razors are Dorco. Any suggestions on blades?

Astra, PolSilver Super Iridium, Feather. Your best bet is to get an assortment pack from West Coast Shaving or Bull Goose Shaving.

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[sean]

I know a lot of guys like the feathers. I have yet to try some but this now reminds me to order some! Currently using sharks.

Have Sharks... Thought I liked em until Hot Sauce passed me some Feathers. Gadzooks!!

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Feathers are the sharpest baldes I've used so far

As NCost mentioned Astra Superior Platinums are nice blades and a great value too

I've heard lot's of good remarks about Persona Med's, but haven't tried them yet.

 

[Bill6211789]

Prep: Hot shower and washed face with Jack Black face buff, then hot towel on top of the pre-shave lotion
Pre: green tea & oat provaso preshave lotion
Brush: basic Badger brush
Shave Cream: NY shaving company Tonsorial Shaving Cream
Razor: dovo 6/8th straight razor (then the Merkur 180 long handle for touch up)
Blade: feather
Post: Geo F Trumper Sandalwood skinfood
Cologne: L'homme


Using the straight razor definitely has a steep learning curve. Still trying to get the muscle memory down holding the blade at the right angle and then using my non dominant hand is very odd. Cant wait to hve it down confidently.



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[Hot_Sauce]

Had to do a real quick shave this morning

Pre: Proraso green pre shave
Brush: Semogue OC SE 2012
Soap: Arko stick
Razor: Merkur 1904
Blade: Astra siperior platinum
Post: Dickensons witch hazel
Aftershave: Pinaud lime sec
Cologne: Azzaro

It had been a while since I've shaved with Arko. Forgot how good it lathers up and post shave my skin feels great

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Prep: Hot Shower
Pre: Proraso green pre shave
Brush: Semogue OC SE 2012
Cream: Biotique Bio Palmyra
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89 Barley handle
Blade: Astra SP
Post: Dickinsons witch hazel
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Cologne: Uomo Vetiver

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Prep: Hot Shower with conditioner to my face hair
Pre: Razorock Pro shave lube
Brush: Semogue OC SE 2012
Cream: Queen Charlottes cream thats their signature Queen Charlotte scent ( Nice barbershop scent)
Razor: Merkur 1904 Closed comb
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Post: Dickensons Menthol crystal spiked witch hazel
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Cologne: Azzaro

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Prep: Hot shower with conditioner to my face
Pre: Proraso Pre shave
Brush: Semogue OC SE 2012
Soap: Queen Charlotte Esquire
Razor: Gillette 1959 superspeed flair tip
Post: Dickenson witch hazel
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Lotion: Gillette aftershave lotion
Cologne: Zino Davidoff

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso green pre shave
Soap: Stirling cool
Brush Semogue OC SE 2012
Razor: Merkur 1904
Blade: Astra Superior platinum
Aftershave: Aqua velva ice blue
Lotion: Everyman Jack signature mint

 

[dscl]

I just purchased Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving and have some starter stuff coming from the brothers here. Can't wait to join in the posting!

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso green pre shave
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Semogue owners club special edition
Razor: Lord L6
Blade: Astra superior platinum
Post: Dickinsons witch hazel with menthol crystals added
Aftershave: Aqua Velva ice blue
Lotion: Gillette aftershave lotion
Cologne: Lucky Man

 

[Xavier Dredo]

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso green pre shave
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Semogue owners club special edition
Razor: Lord L6
Blade: Astra superior platinum
Post: Dickinsons witch hazel with menthol crystals added
Aftershave: Aqua Velva ice blue
Lotion: Gillette aftershave lotion
Cologne: Lucky Man

Astra superior platinum are quickly becoming my favorite blades. May not be as sharp as Feathers but they last 3x longer. I can only get a few good shaves out of Feathers.

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso green pre shave
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Semogue owners club special edition
Razor: Lord L6
Blade: Astra superior platinum
Post: Dickinsons witch hazel with menthol crystals added
Aftershave: Aqua Velva ice blue
Lotion: Gillette aftershave lotion
Cologne: Lucky Man

Astra superior platinum are quickly becoming my favorite blades. May not be as sharp as Feathers but they last 3x longer. I can only get a few good shaves out of Feathers.

I have both as well. The Feathers are sharper, but I like the extra coating that the Astra SP's have. I'm less likely to cut myself with the Astra's and for the price they are tough to beat IMO.

 

[rdomfoto]

Got up a bit earlier today (not by choice, eff'ing Monday) so I had some extra time to myself.

Prep: Hot shower with Aveda's Botanical Kinetic facial cleanser
Pre: Cedarwood and Jasmine pre-shave oil from Casa-Rdomfoto
Soap: Nivea for Men (I hate this stuff but I will use it up and it's almost gone)
Razor: Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power
After Balm: I forget the name of it...

As much as I love the shave from the Gillette, ±$30 for the replacement cartridges is ridiculous. I have a few months left of the cartridges and I'll get a DE safety razor to replace it.

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Got up a bit earlier today (not by choice, eff'ing Monday) so I had some extra time to myself.

Prep: Hot shower with Aveda's Botanical Kinetic facial cleanser
Pre: Cedarwood and Jasmine pre-shave oil from Casa-Rdomfoto
Soap: Nivea for Men (I hate this stuff but I will use it up and it's almost gone)
Razor: Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power
After Balm: I forget the name of it...

As much as I love the shave from the Gillette, ±$30 for the replacement cartridges is ridiculous. I have a few months left of the cartridges and I'll get a DE safety razor to replace it.

We can help you with that:applause:

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Pre: Proraso green pre shave
Soap: Stirling cool
Brush: Semogue Owners Club 2012 SE
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 Barley handle
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice blue
Lotion: Gillette after shave lotion
Cologne: Uomo Vetiver

Did a speed shave this morning. Shower & shave in 35min. Finished up with a great 3 pass shave. Face feels great!!

 

[rdomfoto]

Got up a bit earlier today (not by choice, eff'ing Monday) so I had some extra time to myself.

Prep: Hot shower with Aveda's Botanical Kinetic facial cleanser
Pre: Cedarwood and Jasmine pre-shave oil from Casa-Rdomfoto
Soap: Nivea for Men (I hate this stuff but I will use it up and it's almost gone)
Razor: Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power
After Balm: I forget the name of it...

As much as I love the shave from the Gillette, ±$30 for the replacement cartridges is ridiculous. I have a few months left of the cartridges and I'll get a DE safety razor to replace it.

We can help you with that:applause:

Perfect! When I am ready to buy it, you can help by guiding me toward buying the right one! LOLOLOLOL

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Got up a bit earlier today (not by choice, eff'ing Monday) so I had some extra time to myself.

Prep: Hot shower with Aveda's Botanical Kinetic facial cleanser
Pre: Cedarwood and Jasmine pre-shave oil from Casa-Rdomfoto
Soap: Nivea for Men (I hate this stuff but I will use it up and it's almost gone)
Razor: Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power
After Balm: I forget the name of it...

As much as I love the shave from the Gillette, ±$30 for the replacement cartridges is ridiculous. I have a few months left of the cartridges and I'll get a DE safety razor to replace it.

We can help you with that:applause:

Perfect! When I am ready to buy it, you can help by guiding me toward buying the right one! LOLOLOLOL

Feel free to shoot me a PM when ready:yes:

 

[rdomfoto]

I'm looking at the Edwin Jagger De89lbl - $32 on Amazon

Thoughts? I originally had a Parker on my wish list but I had read too many reviews about inconsistent quality with them.