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Nurse Dave's Journal
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2018 shave #76 (DE:9 SE:27 Str:39 Cart:2)
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (5)
Boellis Panama
Plisson synthetic in Shave Revolution 24mm handle
Witch Hazel & alum
Nivea balm
Nameless by Mark Buxton
Well maybe I can learn this. This was the best straight shave I’ve had yet. The first pass was as automatic as using a DE or SE. I had to realize I wasn’t thinking much about it and slow down. 2nd pass was as usual. The break through came on the 3rd pass. I think I’ve been cross winging it, but as I moved to my right side I kept with my right hand and it felt more natural, I had more control and could feel the pressure better. I went back and did the left side with the left hand. Then a little clean up behind the jaw angle.
Gentlemen, this is my first straight shave BBS!
The soap performance was awesome as well. Nice and thick and slick. Scent was probably 7-8/10 of almond. I would certainly jump on buying this performer if not for the scent. I don’t hate almond, but I don’t see myself reaching for it to use.
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (5)
Boellis Panama
Plisson synthetic in Shave Revolution 24mm handle
Witch Hazel & alum
Nivea balm
Nameless by Mark Buxton
Well maybe I can learn this. This was the best straight shave I’ve had yet. The first pass was as automatic as using a DE or SE. I had to realize I wasn’t thinking much about it and slow down. 2nd pass was as usual. The break through came on the 3rd pass. I think I’ve been cross winging it, but as I moved to my right side I kept with my right hand and it felt more natural, I had more control and could feel the pressure better. I went back and did the left side with the left hand. Then a little clean up behind the jaw angle.
Gentlemen, this is my first straight shave BBS!
The soap performance was awesome as well. Nice and thick and slick. Scent was probably 7-8/10 of almond. I would certainly jump on buying this performer if not for the scent. I don’t hate almond, but I don’t see myself reaching for it to use.
Great stuff Dave!!
Late to the party Dave.
Great couple of reads and good pictures. Bummer about the problems with the shavettes. Just stick with them and I'm sure you get them. I started with a straight and have not used a shavette, but as mentioned above, everyone says they require more "skill" than a straight. Sometimes IMHO it's better just to grab the SE or DE and finish the shave instead of continuing a bad shave.
Great couple of reads and good pictures. Bummer about the problems with the shavettes. Just stick with them and I'm sure you get them. I started with a straight and have not used a shavette, but as mentioned above, everyone says they require more "skill" than a straight. Sometimes IMHO it's better just to grab the SE or DE and finish the shave instead of continuing a bad shave.
2018 shave #77 (DE:9 SE:27 Str:40 Cart:2)
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (6)
PdP 63
SV 2.0
Witch Hazel & alum
Nivea balm
Penhaliogon’s Malabah
I remevered the PdP today. But did not end up with a BBS, which is fine. Somewhat back to the standard shave with BBS on the cheeks and DFS, though a little better than usual, on the neck. Had two close weepers in on cheek which is out of the ordinary. I used my new same side grip for the 3rd neck pass and thought I had good control and it was going to be a closer shave than it was. Tried to pursue the BBS with clean up and finally got smart enough to stop before I was bright red. Tomorrow may need to be a more gentle shave though.
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (6)
PdP 63
SV 2.0
Witch Hazel & alum
Nivea balm
Penhaliogon’s Malabah
I remevered the PdP today. But did not end up with a BBS, which is fine. Somewhat back to the standard shave with BBS on the cheeks and DFS, though a little better than usual, on the neck. Had two close weepers in on cheek which is out of the ordinary. I used my new same side grip for the 3rd neck pass and thought I had good control and it was going to be a closer shave than it was. Tried to pursue the BBS with clean up and finally got smart enough to stop before I was bright red. Tomorrow may need to be a more gentle shave though.
Superb shave sir. Any result with PdP is always an awesome shave