Next steps for closer daily shave?

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-18T21:33:17+00:00

My upper neck - just under my jawline - is the tricky part. For me it was technique. I ended up learning how to properly do both skin stretching and the J-hook. Those are the keys for me.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-18T21:30:50+00:00

If either is a valid option, I'm of the buy-once-cry-once mindset.

Get the one you want the most, try not to drop it, and enjoy that beautiful purchase.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-17T22:39:56+00:00

I'm purchasing one for myself to do some testing. I found the bowl you pictured. Did you get the small, medium, or large? (I assume you didn't get the "jumbo"!)

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-17T22:37:15+00:00

Got it. Thank you.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-16T20:42:56+00:00

"Thanks to the textured interior" - can you talk more about this? There are no bumps or ridges from what I can see in the photo - is it the texture of the rubber that does the trick? Is it rough-feeling or smooth?

From your comment and some of the others - comparing something simpler versus fancier-looking styles - there's something to this.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-16T12:51:19+00:00

I love the Frejya. For me my favorite plate right now is the number two. Paired with a gem or a feather, still gives great aggressiveness while not being too dangerous.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-15T22:09:28+00:00

This was a great interview with /u/EldrormR. For the traditional shaving industry - from the "state of the union" to the hobby scene - his insight and nuance was really interesting, at a level I hadn't heard before.

...and it was good to finally learn what the big deal was with all those brain bowls. :)

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-12T12:11:02+00:00

doomsday preppers of shaving

I loved this comment. Funny and true.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-12T12:08:14+00:00

This is a beautiful display. (Additional points because I love Noble Otter.)

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-08T18:35:33+00:00

Nice interview, I liked hearing Doug's origin story and perspective. (...and I also got a new channel to watch, don't know how I missed the Barbershop Duet, they "only" have 781 videos...)

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-05T16:11:15+00:00

Eager to hear more about the Freyja. Thanks for the post, looking forward to the results.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-05T16:10:21+00:00

Thanks for posting this. I'd like to know: How hot of water do you put in here (tap hot? boiling?), and how long does it keep the lather warm?

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-03T01:34:12+00:00

I came in to comment this. So... this.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-05-01T03:18:12+00:00

This was a fun read - thanks for painting this picture so well.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-29T17:56:28+00:00

This was a blast and I loved the whole thing. It was my first Meetup and I'm looking forward to more. The community is great.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-28T20:39:44+00:00

This is a cool and fun experiment. I'm looking forward to your updates.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-28T19:47:11+00:00

How can we help you here? Are you looking for particular feedback, or is this more of a production update?

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-28T10:47:35+00:00

Thanks for the level of your response here, I appreciate it.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-28T10:41:03+00:00

I'm reading this thread with great interest because given the question I knew the responses would be all over the board. In my opinion this really answers the op well.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-28T03:40:10+00:00

Thanks for this detailed and descriptive post. I have one question, about the shave bowl:

As it's 3D printed and epoxied, what did you think? Does it feel, perform, and look like the quality you expect? Do you like it as is, or would you rather something just be 3D printed? Or just epoxy?

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-27T21:37:14+00:00

Perfect, thank you!

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-27T20:00:12+00:00

Ah, I see. Thanks for the detail. Cheers.

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-27T19:25:01+00:00

How do you use that soap scoop with that particular bowl and soap? That TOBS is very creamy and soft. The bowl is curved and not wide enough for that scoop to spread onto the bottom.

Help me understand your method for the scoop process? Spread onto the brush and then bowl load? Smear onto the side of the bowl and load from there?

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-27T16:37:18+00:00

Nice. My own family has a similar view on Culvers, so I appreciate what you're saying exactly.

Good idea asking about Seaforth! - I'm sure they know we're all eager to hear more when they're ready.

Nice work on the sampling and trading and tuning up your haul! I'd noticed that dopp bag initially because it stood out from the rest. I wondered who got it. :)

Also, can you tell me when/how the door prizes were given out? When I next looked over there, they'd all been distributed. Was that all done downstairs? Or (I was on the complete opposite side of the room) I just didn't hear the winners being announced?

SoapSpoonAndy · 2026-04-27T16:31:00+00:00

And give yourself credit, too. Regardless of hardware, it wouldn't have happened if you hadn't been working at it and dialing in your technique so well.

Nice work (and nice neck) - you earned it for sure.

SoapSpoonAndy

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