It’s not a “bustling metropolis” but I think it hasn’t really had enough time to blossom. And I’ve been busy with life so I’ve not been contributing as I would normally either.
I failed to send blades ahead for my Air National Guard drill in New Hampshire, so I've had to resort to a travel sized can of goop and a Harry's blade that I've kept for emergencies.
Honestly, the experience using this equipment wasn't bad. It has legitimately been 8 years since I used a multi-blade razor and... maybe in the process of wetshaving, I learned how to get better at shaving. By learning technique, I had a really good shave. Like surprisingly good.
I guess I was just bad at shaving before wetshaving... and that's why I suffered from irritation, etc...
I got a Lady Gillette for my SO and it made a huge difference in her perceived accessibility to wetshaving… She still only DE shaves when she has a lot of time, but she enjoys it when she does.
This is exactly one of the reasons why I prefer Barrister and Mann's Reserve soap base or harder. I tend to use waaaay too much soap when the base is soft... though I suppose with how much soap I have, I could probably afford to overload my brush every time.
Most of the "traditional British" soaps/creams are severely overpriced and overrated, imo. The main reason why people still buy them is because noobs see that they're "old and traditional" in youtube videos and don't know any better. Anytime I can steer people away from them, I do. TOBS specifically almost scared me off from wetshaving because the performance was basically the same as the canned goop I was using before.
I grew up in Chicago listening to WDCB. My dad is a professional jazz pianist, still gigging in Chicago. He's 100% on some of the songs that play on WDCB too.
It’s not a “bustling metropolis” but I think it hasn’t really had enough time to blossom. And I’ve been busy with life so I’ve not been contributing as I would normally either.
Been doing wedding prep so haven’t been around here too much, but got in this shave before the big weekend!
Hindsight and Stag actually paired up… alright. Probably not going to do this one again though.
August ANG Drill Day 1... Goop and an Octoblade
I failed to send blades ahead for my Air National Guard drill in New Hampshire, so I've had to resort to a travel sized can of goop and a Harry's blade that I've kept for emergencies.
Honestly, the experience using this equipment wasn't bad. It has legitimately been 8 years since I used a multi-blade razor and... maybe in the process of wetshaving, I learned how to get better at shaving. By learning technique, I had a really good shave. Like surprisingly good.
I guess I was just bad at shaving before wetshaving... and that's why I suffered from irritation, etc...
Anybody think we’ll get more traffic here with the end of 3rd party Reddit apps?
I am beyond excited to try #FOF this time around!
I’m a fan of plague, but war took a little time. I do like it… but in the right situations.
Enjoy smelling like a stag. I know I do. :)
I got a Lady Gillette for my SO and it made a huge difference in her perceived accessibility to wetshaving… She still only DE shaves when she has a lot of time, but she enjoys it when she does.
Next time you're buying soap, grab a sample or two. You definitely won't regret it.
This is exactly one of the reasons why I prefer Barrister and Mann's Reserve soap base or harder. I tend to use waaaay too much soap when the base is soft... though I suppose with how much soap I have, I could probably afford to overload my brush every time.
Most of the "traditional British" soaps/creams are severely overpriced and overrated, imo. The main reason why people still buy them is because noobs see that they're "old and traditional" in youtube videos and don't know any better. Anytime I can steer people away from them, I do. TOBS specifically almost scared me off from wetshaving because the performance was basically the same as the canned goop I was using before.
I grew up in Chicago listening to WDCB. My dad is a professional jazz pianist, still gigging in Chicago. He's 100% on some of the songs that play on WDCB too.
Good luck with that Lord blade. They were always super tuggy for me.
Regarding shavettes vs straights, my experience is that shavettes always cut me worse. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Glad to be back. :)
It’s great to feel like I’m back. I’ve commented elsewhere, but some rogue r/cryptocurrency mods really screwed me over.
Wherever we land, I’ll be there. I love this community too much to leave.