Two totally different brush questions: Just got, and am loving my SR230. I'm wondering if it's OK to use a shaving oil (a few drops patted on face) before lathering and using the brush--will the oil effect the brush in a bad way?
Also, does anyone know where I could get a stand for the SR230 and Merkur Progress? I'd love a stand that holds both.
Thanks!
brushes, oil, stands
I was informed that oil was detrimental to the badger hairs. Here's a link to some stands http://www.classicshaving.com/page/page/522941.htm .
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Coche_y_bondhu
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Hello Zebo,
Go to the General Forum and scroll down the page to my posting entitled "Shaving Brushes and Shave Oil - An Experiment".
I, personally, apply a few drops of shave oil before each pass. No irritation, I can shave against the grain and I get a moisturizing effect from the shave oil with no adverse effects on brush bristles or lathering.
I won't shave without it. It is very inexpensive. Order a bottle from Charles next time you place an order with QED. Pacific Shave Oil is virtually scentless.
Good Luck.
Cheers,
Richard
Plano, TX
Go to the General Forum and scroll down the page to my posting entitled "Shaving Brushes and Shave Oil - An Experiment".
I, personally, apply a few drops of shave oil before each pass. No irritation, I can shave against the grain and I get a moisturizing effect from the shave oil with no adverse effects on brush bristles or lathering.
I won't shave without it. It is very inexpensive. Order a bottle from Charles next time you place an order with QED. Pacific Shave Oil is virtually scentless.
Good Luck.
Cheers,
Richard
Plano, TX