SMF

This is interesting. Thanks all who replied.

--james

EL Alamein wrote:Switch to Selsun Blue original formula.

Chris

I don't believe that is available here in Taiwan.

--james

I use Head and Shoulders. Daily.

What to do?

I am wondering if the perceived differences in new and old isn't because the old ones are, well ........ old.

--james

I have seen a lot of people comment about changing shaving soap/cream seasonally?

I'm curious as to how many do that and why?

I am wondering if I missed the boat. With few exceptions, I have been wet shaving since 1960 and it never occurred to me to change for that reason.

--james

Have you considered simply trying it using your right hand only?

--james

brothers wrote:James, I agree with you on the way using a straight razor makes me feel. I look forward to it every time.

I do too.

I transitioned from Feather and Kai shavettes to straights and I think the former made it easier to use straights. In general, there is far more feel to straights. For reasons I can't define, there seems to be a magic to straights; something makes me feel better. Yes the shavettes are sharp, super s...

drmoss_ca wrote:

brothers wrote:Today's SR of choice is the Hart Steel 6/8 .

Best not say so at SRP. Certain people there have a great hate for the Hart razors. A pity.

Chris

I know I shouldn't ask, but what's the deal?

--james

This.

This.

James, Yeah, the Valobra sticks are tallow based whist the soft blocks are vegetable oil based. Regards, Gordon I've stalled on opening the brick because I have too many other things opened. But I am increasingly curious at how it will stack up against my top three, which are: 1. P.160 Tipo Morbido...

I still have a block of Valobra that I never tried. After reading many of the comments here, I'm more curious. I have used for some time the Valobra shaving soap sticks (which are wonderful) but I understand they have different ingredients.

--james

Toffepee wrote:After gathering some information I finally ordered my very first brush:

Shavemac D01 in two band
Knot 22mm
Short loft 44mm
Fan shape
Black handle

Exclusiv for face lather using soap

Hope I made a good choice

I think you're going to love that brush.

--james

gil3591 wrote:i don't even attempt to bowl lather soaps anymore. i get a better lather and more satisfaction by face lathering a soap

same here.

Hodari D. wrote:brush is sold. thanks.

..and it is terrific!

--james

bbarton713 wrote:

jgkeegan wrote:Both are beauties. One looks V e r y familiar. Is it lonesome?

I sure am glad you gave it up!

I'm not sure I am.

Both are beauties. One looks V e r y familiar. Is it lonesome?

Is a Valobra shaving stick triple milled? If I wanted to move it to a Mama Bear shaving stick contained, would I be better off to grate it?

--james