What do you use to shave?

[Michaelshane]

I've used this six days in a row,I think I love this razor.
Trumpers rose soap
Rooney 3/1
Trumpers rose AS balm
Penhaligans Hammam Bouquet

 

[St.Ignatz]

Mshane that Milford looks a whole lot like a Super Speed. Any chance for a side by side?
Tom D.

 

[Greyfox]

This morning Trumper's Rose Cream applied with a Savile Row 3824 brush, Razor used was a Gillette Bostonian loaded with a Feather blade. Aftershave of Clubman and after dry down a light application of Gray Flannel.

 

[SteveAS]

C-Mon Filarmonica 5/8 round point straight
Shavemac Silvertip brush
Castle Forbes Lime shaving cream
Alum block
Domininca Bay Rum with Lime aftershave

 

[Michaelshane]

Mshane that Milford looks a whole lot like a Super Speed. Any chance for a side by side?
Tom D.

It is a 40s super speed that's gold plated instead of nickle.

 

[St.Ignatz]

It is a 40s super speed that's gold plated instead of nickle.

Well that would account for the similarities wouldn't it. Thanks.
Tom D.

 

[Shangas]

Currently on holiday, so I'm relearning how to shave with a DE safety razor, after shaving with a straight-razor for six months!

 

[Hercule]

Usually use one of the following: (in order of preference)
early 30s Gillette Goodwill OC with an ABC handle
'66 Gillette slim adjustable
'55 Gillette Super Speed

Soap: Provence Sante
Brushes: Frank Silver tip Badger; Omega 05 Boar
Blades: Personna

 

[Mr_D.]

Gellette double edge razor

Shaving soap.


Badger bristle brush

Gellette after shave (not pictured)

I get a closer, less irritating shave with this then I ever have with the new stuff.

Not to mention a pack of 10 blades cost me $1.50

 

[1280almas]

 

[Rudie]

I love the smell of Floïd! I've been using it for years. Whenever a friend goes to Spain I ask them to bring a bottle. I also use the Italian version but I like the Spanish Floïd even better. Sometimes I also use Eau de Quinine or Eau de Portugal by Pinaud. These are hair tonics but they work as an after shave as well.

 

[morgan]

Any Proraso users? I got a tube for christmas and can't figure out how to use it with a brush. I've been putting some in my hand and mixing it up with the brush but it just seems....odd. Anybody?


Morgan

 

[Feraud]

You can mix Proraso in a bowl like any other cream.
What kind of lather are you currently whipping up?

 

[Greyfox]

Today's Shave

Savile Row 3824 Brush
Gillette Fatboy set at 7 with a Feather blade (3rd shave)
DH Harris Lavender Shave Cream mixed in a ceramic scuttle my wife made for me
Witch Hazel splash as A/S
Floris JF Edt

 

[DeaconKC]

Morgan, you can also squeeze some into the end of your brush and face lather. I use that method when traveling. My brush travels in a prescription bottle that I drilled a couple of holes in the cap, my trusty Gillette Tech is in a plastic soap box with a couple of derby blades and it is good to go.

 

[Shangas]

I use Proraso cream. Squeeze some into a mug, soak your brush, shake off the water and then apply it to the mug and start a brisk lathering. You may need to add water, depending on how much water your brush retains. You should eventually get a fluffy, white lather. It may take a while (or maybe I just suck), but it does work.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Shave-of-the-Day seems to have gotten over shadowed by WDYUtS. Should we merge them?
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?29288-Shave-of-the-Day
Tom D.

 

[Michaelshane]

Yes merge

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

In a week or so, after it arrives and I get it cleaned up, I'll be using this Gillette Aristocrat to scrape my pan every morning

 

[Doc Average]

Today I used:

Merkur Progress long-handle
Penhaligon's English Fern shaving soap
My trusty, cheap and cheerful boar-bristle brush.
No aftershave today, since I enjoy the smell of the English Fern - it's a pity I can't afford the eau de toilette to go with it!

I recieved the Merkur as a Christmas present from my partner. I've totally fallen in love with it, (the razor, and my partner - not that she's an "it", obvisouly. ) it's changed the way I shave for ever. I now actually look forward to shaving. I'll never go back to being ripped off for multi-blade monstrosities! Vibrating razors? Good grief!

The soap was also a present, from my best friend. It's very rich and silky and compliments the Merkur beautifully, as well as making me smell nice!

http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/acatalog/Merkur_Adjustable_Long_Handled_Safety_Razor_510001.html#a1840

http://www.penhaligons.com/shop/bath-body/shop-by-fragrance/english-fern/english-fern-shaving-soap-with-497066.html

Oh, and currently waiting on a pack of Feather DE blades.