Yes, i use it after every shave, i put it in an old aftershave splash bottle. I think i have sainsbury's witch hazel at the moment.
A splash of witch hazel, once dried a splash of aftershave, job done.
Yes, i use it after every shave, i put it in an old aftershave splash bottle. I think i have sainsbury's witch hazel at the moment.
A splash of witch hazel, once dried a splash of aftershave, job done.
Yep, also used Witch Hazel. Very soothing - be sure to buy the lotion/splash rather than the "anti spot stick" that my gf got me 
Soldato
Had a great shave with the greens. Think it is technique as took ages and practiced holding the razor etc Hopefully this is a turning point.
Also tried some Proraso Shea Butter and Sandalwood cream that I picked up as part of an Amazon order. I like it.
Soldato
That's the stuff I've ordered. Order had been despatched but the stubble is already at the itchy stage so one last (maybe) time with the Mach 3.
I placed 2 orders so hopefully they've put it all in one......
I placed 2 orders so hopefully they've put it all in one......
I'm a beardy man as my daughter calls me, most people say I have my head on upside down, full trimmed beard but 0.5 on the top.
I found for any beard growers out there that using, Grapeseed Oil is fantastic for softening up the beard, at around £1 from Holland & Barrett its a lot cheaper than the "mans beard" style moisturisers. Smells nice and conditions it well.
Thought it may help the influx of "movember" creatires who grow a paedo 'tasche.
Josh
I found for any beard growers out there that using, Grapeseed Oil is fantastic for softening up the beard, at around £1 from Holland & Barrett its a lot cheaper than the "mans beard" style moisturisers. Smells nice and conditions it well.
Thought it may help the influx of "movember" creatires who grow a paedo 'tasche.
Josh
Just ordered one, although I have a Muhle R89 and Merkur 38C 1 more won't hurt eh?
Soldato
Its arrived....
Sorry about the size
My booty......ahem
I have a models hands
Back of the Pre-Shave Oil packet.....made me smile. its the little things
Project Face Lift starts tomorrow evening
Sorry about the size
My booty......ahem
I have a models hands
Back of the Pre-Shave Oil packet.....made me smile. its the little things
Project Face Lift starts tomorrow evening
Good stuff..to be honest I think every time is meant to be slow, but yea get used to it and will speed up over time. It's not like im going faster, but if im in a hurry or overly tired, I deffo notice I balls it up with the odd nick etc.
Was it this stuff?...no lie I forgot I ordered this and it arrived today and I came in to see what others thought!
I say this with the best intent...the first shave...then second..3rd...fouth..may be complete disasters lol
Soldato
Good stuff..to be honest I think every time is meant to be slow, but yea get used to it and will speed up over time. It's not like im going faster, but if im in a hurry or overly tired, I deffo notice I balls it up with the odd nick etc.
Was it this stuff?...no lie I forgot I ordered this and it arrived today and I came in to see what others thought!
Yeah that's it. Really like it.
Just ordered some Personna blades too to give them a whirl
Soldato
Right, here's my manly review....
First impressions are that I'm too manly for Derby. Either that or it was my technique. My technique is perfect though, your mum told me so.
The Pre Shave
Foo Fighters blasting out, that way any other noises that may make me jump with a blade on my throat will be drowned out.
Blackbeards Revenge Pre Shave Oil. Its oily and thick and has a skull and cross bones on the label. Smell is fairly neutral but then I'm a manly man and can only detect the smell of easy women, real ale and cooking meat.
Getting Soaped Up
Proraso Shaving Soap/Cream (I dunno). Smells okay I guess. Builds up a decent lather once you get it wet enough....fnar!
The Razor and Blade
The Bluebeards Revenge Scimitar is a bit small for my manly hands and has no textured grip. Fortunately I have a manly grip in which to hold said razor.
Derby Blades. Probably good enough if you have hair that is removed by a light breeze like a little girl but I'll be using something a bit shaper next time.
Alum Bloc
Doesn't taste like meat. So failing its edible qualities, I got it wet...fnar! and rubbed it on my manly face. Refreshing. Would use again.
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Couldn't find any nice cooling deep heat so used this.
All in, it took 4 passes but the shave is closer than my old Mach 3. The misses stroked me...fnar! and approves.
Job done, time for a beer!
First impressions are that I'm too manly for Derby. Either that or it was my technique. My technique is perfect though, your mum told me so.
The Pre Shave
Foo Fighters blasting out, that way any other noises that may make me jump with a blade on my throat will be drowned out.
Blackbeards Revenge Pre Shave Oil. Its oily and thick and has a skull and cross bones on the label. Smell is fairly neutral but then I'm a manly man and can only detect the smell of easy women, real ale and cooking meat.
Getting Soaped Up
Proraso Shaving Soap/Cream (I dunno). Smells okay I guess. Builds up a decent lather once you get it wet enough....fnar!
The Razor and Blade
The Bluebeards Revenge Scimitar is a bit small for my manly hands and has no textured grip. Fortunately I have a manly grip in which to hold said razor.
Derby Blades. Probably good enough if you have hair that is removed by a light breeze like a little girl but I'll be using something a bit shaper next time.
Alum Bloc
Doesn't taste like meat. So failing its edible qualities, I got it wet...fnar! and rubbed it on my manly face. Refreshing. Would use again.
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Couldn't find any nice cooling deep heat so used this.
All in, it took 4 passes but the shave is closer than my old Mach 3. The misses stroked me...fnar! and approves.
Job done, time for a beer!
Haha, a very manly post. write back once you have tried more blades.
write back once you have tried more blades.
Soldato
Lol
I'm not sure if it's the Proaso, an improvement in my technique or my imagination but where once any blades savaged my face, now it is quite enjoyable.
3rd shave with the Edwin Jagger and I must say there isn't hardly any difference to the Muhle R89 (apart from it's not got an grip on the shaft).
For the £15 I paid for it (gone back up to £25 now) it would make an excellent starter DE razor.
Like the Muhle the Derby blades don't suit me in it, I much prefer the Derbys in the Merkur 38C I have.
For the £15 I paid for it (gone back up to £25 now) it would make an excellent starter DE razor.
Like the Muhle the Derby blades don't suit me in it, I much prefer the Derbys in the Merkur 38C I have.
Soldato
Anyone use Personna Platinum blades?
Ordered some from Hong Kong and looking at them they don't have any branding on the blade at all. Does this mean I've copped some fakes?
Anyone got some from a reputable company who could take a look before I stick a dispute up on da bay.
Ordered some from Hong Kong and looking at them they don't have any branding on the blade at all. Does this mean I've copped some fakes?
Anyone got some from a reputable company who could take a look before I stick a dispute up on da bay.
I have some which I got in a sample pack. Not sure if this picture helps you or not but this is what mine look like.
