February 1, 2007 International Shave Day Wool Fat and SS!

yoyology · Post by **yoyology** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:12 pm

Don't close it yet. There's still us night shavers to consider!

Oh, and...

Dominated by the 58' TV

That's a damn big razor. I'm pretty sure a 58 foot razor wouldn't even fit in my house crosswise!

Or were you talking about an actual big-screen TV? Talk about home theater!

Str8G8r · Post by **Str8G8r** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:34 pm

yoyology wrote:Don't close it yet. There's still us night shavers to consider!

Oh, and...
Dominated by the 58' TV
That's a damn big razor. I'm pretty sure a 58 foot razor wouldn't even fit in my house crosswise!

Or were you talking about an actual big-screen TV? Talk about home theater!

How about the "1958 TV Edition Gillette Super-Speed"?

Better?

rustyblade · Post by **rustyblade** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:08 pm

stanmog wrote:So Richard, how did you find the combination of the wool fat soap, with the TGR after shave balm? That was my shave yesterday (Kent soap), and I thought my skin felt better later in the day than with any other combination. The actual shave with the Kent/Mitchell's soap was not exceptional, on a par with other top tier soaps, but the skin conditioning was outstanding.

Regards,
Stan

Yes, Mitchell's is the same quality as other top soaps in terms of lather, lubricity, etc., but it really excels in the post-shave skin conditioning department. I find after I use wool fat I don't need as much post-shave soothing (eg Skin Food) or much moisturizing but I need a bit moisture now as it is really dry and cold here now. I find TGR Balm a little on the heavy side, so I cut it with witch hazel. I use about a third of a pumps worth of TGR Balm.

In the summer I could get away with just skin food after I shave with Mitchell's. I have also found that if I squeeze the rest of the lather out of my brush after I finish shaving and rub in on my face (forehead and nose as well), then rinse, it is a very pleasant experience.

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:15 pm

after I finish shaving and rub in on my face (forehead and nose as well), then rinse, it is a very pleasant experience.

Do yourself a favour one day. When you are done shaving just wipe your face clean with a dry towel. No skin foods or anything else. Let me know how that feels.

Clive

jrgroucho · Post by **jrgroucho** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:31 pm

First ISD, Here goes it:

Arcadia Nut Brown (Liquid courage. See below.)
'56 Super Speed
Feather Hi-Stainless (My first dance with a feather!)
SMF Classic III
Williams Mug Shaving Soap/in neoclassic Burma Shave mug
Thayers Rose Petal
Coral Sin Food

My first shave with a Feather, and I must say it tickled me in all the right places. I have a little bit of irritation along the jaw (usual) and not one nick or weeper (unusual). These tiny ninjas for my face may be just the blade that tickles my fancy. (Still need to try Israelis, Swedish Gillettes and newly acquired NOS Wilkinsons.

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Jeremy

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:28 am

Glad to see I'm not the only one that drinks and shaves

Clive

Post by **ichabod** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:13 am

I drink while I shave. Espresso or tea, usually. Beer at 8AM is for special occasions...

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:30 am

is for special occasions...

After all the posts I've read here, I was led to believe shaving was a special occasion. I can't be wrong can I??

Clive

Post by **ichabod** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:42 am

fallingwickets wrote:
is for special occasions...
After all the posts I've read here, I was led to believe shaving was a special occasion. I can't be wrong can I??

Clive

You've got me there.
Okay Charlie - you reading this?
Include a beer with each ISD specification from here on in.

yoyology · Post by **yoyology** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:50 am

SOTN for Thursday (last of the ISD posts, I'm guessing)

'52 Superspeed with Feather - 1st day (and first ever shave with a Superspeed)
Arko stick lathered on face with C&E Best
3+1 passes

A passable shave. I can see that I need more time to get used to the Superspeed, but it has great potential!

Note the classy Tilex bottle in the background.

jrgroucho · Post by **jrgroucho** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:30 pm

ichabod wrote:I drink while I shave. Espresso or tea, usually. Beer at 8AM is for special occasions...

Sorry Karl. Had to clear this up; the shave was at 10PM...after a full day of classes and work. Though, I have had a couple of those special occasions.
When I shave in the AM I generally have some freshly brewed coffee or tomato juice.

Cheers,

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Jeremy