Dulouz
Familiar Face
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Where has Jakob been these days?
Dulouz said:Thursday:
Vulfix 247 pure badger
Brian Solomon Cherry Almond SC (experimental test batch)
Gillette Super Adjustable
Personna (day2)
Witch Hazel
Florida Water
Brian's shaving cream lathered well in a bowl. Better than Bigelow, closer to AOS (those are the only two creams I've tried so far). Cushiony and slick. Took me a few rinses to get it off completely. The smell is good. Very cherry, a little almond. Cherry is not really my thing, but my wife really liked it.
Coupled with the Super Adjustable, I had a nice shave and experience this morning.
**Brian, I am going to try a few different lathering techniques and try to get you some fairly detailed evaluation data when I'm done. Thanks again for the sample (and what a generous amount)!
I've seen recent posting from Jeep at B&B.Dulouz said:Where has Jakob been these days?
Interesting you should mention Vanilla. There have been a few studies done by cologne manufacturers on what sent women enjoy the most, Vanilla wins hands down! So much for my High Karate! Seriously, I have sean several home made after shave mixes with Vanilla, I may have to try my hand at one.SlyGI said:vanilla ice cream, that the memory just stuck with me. So, in a weird way, the scent is an homage to my wife.
SlyGi (Brian)
Depends. If it's the heavy duty one with the "barber pole" handle, then it's the 38C. Like this.SlyGI said:a Merkur 38 (I believe that's the name, the standard, "classic," one)
I have the same one. A very mild shaver, but a good one nonetheless.SlyGI said:Yes, that's it the 33C! Thanks
SteveAS said:That's an excellent razor capable of giving a superb shave when properly honed. Almost certainly, it is not now "shave ready," so you'll do yourself a disservice by trying to shave with it now. I'd suggest you spend some time learning about shaving with a straight at http://straightrazorplace.com/forums/, then send your razor to a "honemeister," several of whom are members at SRP.
Incidentally, if you were happy with the shave you got from a disposable-type straight razor, you'll (eventually) be thrilled with the shave you'll get from that Wostenholm when you've had it properly honed and learned to use it.