Classic Wet Shaving

[Rob Fisher]

Oh no.... you suppose to keep these things secret Uncle @Rob Fisher .
Now I can never go to KZN again

I want to order another bunch of goodies, Is it fine if I tell my wife you pif'd it too me Uncle Rob
I will tell Jaco on his note he must just state "Enjoy all these free goodies, love Rob Fisher"

Sure @Clouds4Days most wives want to kill me anyway for the FOMO creation... go for it!

 

[Juan_G]

I had my first ever safety razor shave tonight. I'm used to using a brush to apply the foam and have always enjoyed that part but I must say using this new The gentle giant soap felt amazing!

Yes it was nerve wrecking when it got to the shaving part but I didn't bleed once! The end result is not as smooth as I thought it was going to be but I must admit I didn't apply any pressure out of fear. But they say practice makes perfect! All in all I'm very happy with my boendoebaard purchase.

 

[Clouds4Days]

I had my first ever safety razor shave tonight. I'm used to using a brush to apply the foam and have always enjoyed that part but I must say using this new The gentle giant soap felt amazing!

Yes it was nerve wrecking when it got to the shaving part but I didn't bleed once! The end result is not as smooth as I thought it was going to be but I must admit I didn't apply any pressure out of fear. But they say practice makes perfect! All in all I'm very happy with my boendoebaard purchase.

Great to hear your overall experience went great @Juan_G and the you enjoyed the shave soap, 100 times better than the canned stuff.

How many passes did you do on your shave ?

 

[Clouds4Days]

@Raindance how did the shave go?

 

[Juan_G]

Great to hear your overall experience went great @Juan_G and the you enjoyed the shave soap, 100 times better than the canned stuff.

How many passes did you do on your shave ?

Only did one pass as I was scared I might take some skin off if I do more, will I get a closer shave if I do more?

 

[Clouds4Days]

Only did one pass as I was scared I might take some skin off if I do more, will I get a closer shave if I do more?

@Juan_G that's why shave wasn't smooth. All good though brother we all here to learn.
Depending on the type of razor and blade you using you should do 2 or 3 passes.

1. WTG (with the grain)
2. Lather up again
3.XTG (Across the Grain)
4. Lather up Again
5. ATG (Against the Grain)
6. Touch up any surfaces still not smooth

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

What is all this "Shaving" nonsense?



Enjoy gents, I already wake up @ 4am to leave for work @ 4:30 and only get back @ 7pm, so Shaving is not on my priority list. But I do envy you gents greatly!

 

[Juan_G]

@Juan_G that's why shave wasn't smooth. All good though brother we all here to learn.
Depending on the type of razor and blade you using you should do 2 or 3 passes.

1. WTG (with the grain)
2. Lather up again
3.XTG (Across the Grain)
4. Lather up Again
5. ATG (Against the Grain)
6. Touch up any surfaces still not smooth

Thanks for the info @Clouds4Days so it's pretty much like I used to do with a normal razor. Will try again Sunday night and see how it goes.

 

[Clouds4Days]

Thanks for the info @Clouds4Days so it's pretty much like I used to do with a normal razor. Will try again Sunday night and see how it goes.

Correct @Juan_G you can get more aggressive safty razors that I would recommend looking at only once you get comfortable with this Razor where you can get away with doing 2 passes and even 1 pass if you use a aggressive razor blade with it.

The Muhle R41 safety razor with a feather blade will get you a smooth shave in 1 pass but even very experienced traditional wet shavers Nick themselves with this combo.

I recently got a Merkur 37c slant razor that gave me a smooth shave in 2 passes with a feather blade, angle is very different though to a normal safety razor so a bit of a learning curve.

 

[Clouds4Days]

What is all this "Shaving" nonsense?
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Enjoy gents, I already wake up @ 4am to leave for work @ 4:30 and only get back @ 7pm, so Shaving is not on my priority list. But I do envy you gents greatly!

All it takes is one lekker shave and you will be hooked @Dela Rey Steyn .

Life is hectic but take some time for yourself brother, Traditional wet shaving is very meditating and a great way to wind down and relax.

 

[Juan_G]

Correct @Juan_G you can get more aggressive safty razors that I would recommend looking only once you get comfortable with this Razor where you can get away with doing 2 passes and even 1 pass only if you use a aggressive razor blade with it.

Muhle R41 safty razor with a feather blade will get you a smooth shave in 1 pass but even very experienced traditional wet shavers Nick themselves with this combo.

I recently got a merkur 37c slant razor that gave me a smooth shave in 2 passes with a feather blade, angle is very different though to a normal safty razor.

I think I will stick to this basic razor for now until I get used to it, will just do 3 sessions as you suggested

 

[Asterix]

I think I will stick to this basic razor for now until I get used to it, will just do 3 sessions as you suggested

And you should see a lot less skin irritation as well. 3 passes with a single blade versus 3 or 4 odd scrapes with a multiple blade cartridge.

I definitely noticed an improvement, but this could be a combination of both the safety razor and the decent soap.

 

[Clouds4Days]

So a report back,

My last shave a had virtually no neck irritation but I changed a multitude of things-
Used a pre shave
New 37C Slant Safty Razor
Sharper Bladed (Feather)
Shaved with the grain on neck which is upwards for me.

So trying to figure out which one of these was the winner ingredient.

Today I shaved like I always do with the exception of going with the grain first on the nech (upwards for me).

I can report back and say I had neck irritation still so the direction i shaved was never the issue.

Next time will do all as per usual but use pre shave to see if that is the winner.

 

[Raindance]

@Raindance how did the shave go?

Now I am finished with the lawn and washing, have access to a proper keyboard and electricity is still being provided, some feedback.

What was it like?
Overall the shave was completely different than what I am used to. I do not know if it is due to the razor or the blade but there was absolutely no resistance or pulling and the razor just glided over even the usual stubborn bits above and below the lips and chin.
Started off at setting 5 which felt a bit weak, in hindsight, because of the lack of resistance and pulling. Went up to 7 and then 9 which is just below max and from the experience think 7 to 8 would be my ideal setting. Maybe even 6.

Was there any blood!?
Yeah, not a lot, not actually cuts but slight oozing at the side of the mouth and the "orange peel" skin texture on the tip of my chin. Hence the decision to dial it a bit back from 9.

Was it a close shave?
Mostly. The face area for sure had the closest shave ever but the neck is a different issue. That hair seems to grow almost at an angle of 70 degrees downward and did not cut that well, basically the same as the old plastic toy. I am seriously scared of shaving against the grain as this seems totally wrong to me although that is probably what I need to do.

Shaving rash?
Nope, none. except for the bits that were mentioned to slightly display my red blooded nature. But these were the least serious cuts I have had compared to other times. Some aftershave and all signs were gone.

Am I happy?
Yes, need to fine tune the settings a bit and get used to the "effortless" feeling of shaving with a proper device but for sure I am chuffed with the decision to upgrade and turn what used to be a chore into some quality "ME" time.

What's next?
Now I need to learn about shaving brushes and soaps. Also, the three piece unit should arrive next Wednesday so there is that as well.

Regards

 

[Clouds4Days]

Now I am finished with the lawn and washing, have access to a proper keyboard and electricity is still being provided, some feedback.

What was it like?
Overall the shave was completely different than what I am used to. I do not know if it is due to the razor or the blade but there was absolutely no resistance or pulling and the razor just glided over even the usual stubborn bits above and below the lips and chin.
Started off at setting 5 which felt a bit weak, in hindsight, because of the lack of resistance and pulling. Went up to 7 and then 9 which is just below max and from the experience think 7 to 8 would be my ideal setting. Maybe even 6.

Was there any blood!?
Yeah, not a lot, not actually cuts but slight oozing at the side of the mouth and the "orange peel" skin texture on the tip of my chin. Hence the decision to dial it a bit back from 9.

Was it a close shave?
Mostly. The face area for sure had the closest shave ever but the neck is a different issue. That hair seems to grow almost at an angle of 70 degrees downward and did not cut that well, basically the same as the old plastic toy. I am seriously scared of shaving against the grain as this seems totally wrong to me although that is probably what I need to do.

Shaving rash?
Nope, none. except for the bits that were mentioned to slightly display my red blooded nature. But these were the least serious cuts I have had compared to other times. Some aftershave and all signs were gone.

Am I happy?
Yes, need to fine tune the settings a bit and get used to the "effortless" feeling of shaving with a proper device but for sure I am chuffed with the decision to upgrade and turn what used to be a chore into some quality "ME" time.

What's next?
Now I need to learn about shaving brushes and soaps. Also, the three piece unit should arrive next Wednesday so there is that as well.

Regards

Nice feedback @Raindance , thanks for that.
Yeah you gonna need to go against the grain to get that smooth shave, it will eventually feel normal to you.

With a shavette/single edge it took we a while to get comfortable to use my left hand to shave on the left side of my face but now if I try use my right hand on the left side that feels aquard.

Cant wait to see your other goodies and hear how your next shave goes.

 

[SmokeyJoe]

Shaved tonight with their kameelperd shaving soap. Enough methol to make @Silver happy
Was wonderful

 

[Clouds4Days]

Shaved tonight with their kameelperd shaving soap. Enough methol to make @Silver happy
Was wonderful

Love some menthol or mint in the soap gives me a tingley sensation on the skin and after the rinse the face feels so cool.

 

[Room Fogger]

DAM, FOMO, you guys keep on like this and I’m going to have to get up earlier and lose the face blanket. I’ve started a get a starter kit Fund already, so who knows, maybe soon we can all bleed together .

PS, I am a lazy bugger in this department, hence the natural Camo on the face, secondly, used a lot of cortisone as part of my treatment, and I literally sat with a red face, feeling as if the whole shebang was going to start bleeding after any shave. Maybe I’m ready to try again.

 

[Rob Fisher]

Just had an awesome shave! Buying the preshave juice and aftershave creme was a really good move. Plus I smell like a real man from the Sixties! Anthea loves the smell too which is an added bonus! Now to prepare my gear for out at about at Ray's fro a prawn starter and ribs for mains! Bazinga!

Frank did the job with a Minolta Blade!

 

[Rob Fisher]

The Pre-Shave and aftershave muti was these two.
https://www.bundubeard.co.za/collections/shaving-muti/products/rockwell-preshave-oil
https://www.bundubeard.co.za/collections/shaving-muti/products/rockwell-aftershave-balm

 

[Clouds4Days]

Just had an awesome shave! Buying the preshave juice and aftershave creme was a really good move. Plus I smell like a real man from the Sixties! Anthea loves the smell too which is an added bonus! Now to prepare my gear for out at about at Ray's fro a prawn starter and ribs for mains! Bazinga!

Frank did the job with a Minolta Blade!
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That's a beautiful Razor @Rob Fisher, the razor it is a twist to open correct?

The scent that is left from the pre shave, soap and after shave is so good one almost does need to use cologne.

They leave such a great clean masculine scent.

 

[Rob Fisher]

That's a beautiful Razor @Rob Fisher, the razor is a twist to open correct?

Yebo... butterfly thingy!

 

[Clouds4Days]

The Pre-Shave and aftershave muti was these two.
https://www.bundubeard.co.za/collections/shaving-muti/products/rockwell-preshave-oil
https://www.bundubeard.co.za/collections/shaving-muti/products/rockwell-aftershave-balm
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I've used that post shave cream from Rockwell on my previous shave. It's really nice.
I also love the BEE Natural, I dont have a favourite they all great so far.

Haven't tried that pre shave oil though, I used some 'Prep' pre shave on my 2nd last shave which doesn't have much of a scent but seemed to work well.

But definitely need to try the Rockwell, that have some great products.

 

[Clouds4Days]

@Rob Fisher I spoke to @Alex regarding the emojis, he said I should speak to @Gizmo .

Haven't spoken to him yet but will try to get around doing that.

 

[Clouds4Days]

Todays shave i used the Feather Artist Club DX, what a great shave.
Review on the DX should come in the next week or two.

On another note I got no Rash again today , Pre Shave definitely does help guys. So if you not using some get yourself some even if its just the cheap 'Prep' (what I used today) it works.