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Here it is....(Specifically under the heading "Why safety razors are a good pick")1

https://electricshaversuk.co.uk/straigh ... uble-edge/

I'll try & find it but it was a while ago now

Hello. This may not be in the right topic, but im curious about straight razors. Ive been using a straight for quite a while but went back to a DE for a change. I read an article that said DE razors give a smoother & closer shave. I must admit it did feel better than when I use my straight. What...

Thank you, im gonna give it a try.

Cheers

Hmmm all that just for a beard

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Hello, im thinking of growing a beard, but how do I keep it neat around the edges?. Do people use those electronic beard trimmers or do you still use your razor?. Im thinking certain "blind spots" even using a mirror will be hard to keep it symmetrical??? especially around the side of jaw/...

And do you guys "feel clean"? Isn't soap supposed to get rid of any impurities or oil on your face before shaving?.

Forgot to say I have dry/dehydrated skin too so id I was washing with soap then shaving with soap I guess that's a double do.

Hello, is using soap necessary to wash your face before shaving?. Afterall im gonna be using a shaving soap to shave or is just hot water alone good enough?.

Thanks.

Hello, I currently have two brushes a BK4 Pure Silvertip & a Simpsons Duke 1 Pure badger. I use soap, load brush then lather in a bowl. Ive found the BK4 & other "BIG" brushes I cant load as well. Its as if the hairs "spray" out too much instead of the soap "getting ...

Cape Cod, ive been there(I think) is that near Boston?

Hello, this may seem like a daft question but does a shaving bowl need to be a particular size/shape?. Does it need to be a "high sided" bowl/mug to contain the lather or can a shallow/wide bowl be used to?.

Cheers,

Martin.

For a while I "built" my lather on my face but nowadays I prefer to load the brush on the soap, build the lather in a bowl, and paint it on my face. At one time I had all my soaps in stick form, even MWF, Williams, and MdC. Splash water on face, wet stick under the tap, rub stick vigorous...

Just seen this video on youtube, seems even less messier than what I currently use ie load a puck of soap then face lather.

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znk0Hi3YszU

Anyone else face lather using a shaving stick?. What are your thoughts compared to soaps in a bowl?.

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How long have your brushes lasted before you "needed"(not wanted) to change them?.

I bought a Kent BK4 it was only £58 considering the "experts" on here said it was one of the best brushes out, id say that's pretty cheap.

(Hope KENT don't see this now and increase its price)

...load & lather with paintbrush strokes not circular motions as this will damage the hair. How many videos do we see circular moions?. Ive tried paintbrush strokes although I can do it, it just doesn't seem to be as good a lather as with a circular motion. What do people on here do paintbrush o...

bernards66 wrote:Ed, No.
Martin, Simpson Supers have traditionally been rather..a..'firm'. If you might like a more flexible, 'softer' style knot the Kent BK line can not be beat, IMO.
Regards,
Gordon

And will it be able to load a soap well enough? Not too soft???

Hello, does anyone use normal everyday face/bath soaps to shave?.

I havnt...yet, but I cant see why not. If you can wash with it then why not shave too, especially them organic ones, unless anyone can tell my why not???

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While I like all my brushes, I do agree that there is something to be said about my Vullfix and C&E "flexible friends". No issues with soap loading or lather making with any of my brushes, to be fair, though. The long-sought after BK4 is still the one brush I crave ... some day, some ...