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by AFG
Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Glycerin and Hard Milled soaps
Replies: 14
Views: 2231

Glycerin and Hard Milled soaps

I'm sure this has been visited many times so please bear with me but what is the difference between them. Does one lather up easier? I've been using creams with very good results but would like to try soaps again. My only experience was a short trial with Col Conk and I did not get very good lather ...
by AFG
Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Reverting Back To My Sensor
Replies: 17
Views: 2591

I can use either a Sensor or a Fusion and get a very good shave but not with the M 3. That one feels like sandpaper on my face. When I first started DE shaving, I also had some doubts that I could stick with it as I was not getting very good shaves and much more irritation than I had experienced wit...
by AFG
Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Help with deciding on a safety razor
Replies: 15
Views: 2703

When I started DE shaving I picked up a Parker 22R as my first razor. Its not a bad razor but for me it was agressive and I did not do so well with it until I learned better technique. Now I don't have any problems with it but I do prefer my other razors, a Gillette Slim adjustable and a Merkur 38C ...
by AFG
Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Best shave so far
Replies: 0
Views: 470

Best shave so far

I've been at this a few weeks now and have been getting good results. I started with a Gillette slim adjustable and Proraso cream and got some good, close shaves. But I felt the Gillette's handle was a bit short for my hands and I ended up buying a Merkur 38C as I also thought I would like a heavier...
by AFG
Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How often do you shave?
Replies: 57
Views: 10160

Every day for me. I just don't like having a stubble on my face. Just doesn't feel right if I don't shave everyday.
by AFG
Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Oh man, blades really DO make a difference!!
Replies: 24
Views: 4707

I had the same experience. The Merkur was giving me an "okay" shave but not great. I received my sample pack and tried the Derby and could not believe the difference. Much smoother. better shave, no irritation. I like them so much I almost feel like I don't have to try any of the others, a...
by AFG
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What first drew you to wet-shaving:
Replies: 48
Views: 7802

Cost had nothing to do with it as I have surely spent more on soaps etc than what it would have cost to stick with cartridge razors. And using canned gels and just about any cartridge razor other than a M3 I could get a good, non irritating shave. I first got interested when DE shaving came up as a ...
by AFG
Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Moss scuttle
Replies: 17
Views: 2922

Moss scuttle

I've been looking for a good lathering bowl and came across some information today about the Moss Scuttle which some thought was great and others were less enthusiastic. Does anyone use one? Will it accomodate a medium size brush like the Rooney 3/2? I'm still in the newbie stages of wet shaving and...
by AFG
Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Twin blade razors
Replies: 4
Views: 1789

Thanks for the information.I used a Gillette slim this morning and got much better results so I'll keep with it for awhile longer. My first attempt was with a Parker and it left me with maybe the worst shave I have had in my life. Not sure if I will ever use that razor again but I'm also sure lousy ...
by AFG
Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Twin blade razors
Replies: 4
Views: 1789

Twin blade razors

I found this site quite by accident and have enjoyed reading many of the posts. I have not used a DE for many years and my first attempt back into it was not pleasant. Poor technique on my part I suppose and I'll stick with it for awhile but am curious about the twin blade razors found on Classic Sh...