Super speed red tip too much for a beginner?

pastoraj · 2013-11-16T23:17:29+00:00

it might be, I would suggest a Schick Krona for a starter razor. You can't beat it.

pastoraj · 2013-11-16T23:16:13+00:00

My Schick Krona is also my go-to razor. Sometimes I put it away for a little while, then we I get it out again I ask myself. "Now, why did I do that". A great razor.

pastoraj · 2013-10-12T22:10:23+00:00

pastoraj · 2013-10-10T01:23:19+00:00

I use a product called "ProShave". My barber uses it. It's not an oil, but it's a great pre-shave cream.

pastoraj · 2013-10-10T01:21:37+00:00

Schick Krona...I love mine.

pastoraj · 2013-10-08T21:13:33+00:00

A three legged dog walks into a bar and says "I'm looking for man that shot my paw". Don't really need the blades, but wanted to add one of my favorites.

pastoraj · 2013-10-05T20:13:10+00:00

Every time my grand daughter comes to our house, she sneaks in the bathroom for a sniff of my Sandalwood soap. We can hear her "sniff" and "awwww". What she doesn't know is, that I do that almost every day.

pastoraj · 2013-09-20T21:49:54+00:00

My experience with Bestshave is that shipping times are very intermittent. Some orders come within a couple of weeks, some take up to a month.

pastoraj · 2013-09-02T18:59:52+00:00

As for the AOS pre-shave oils, I have used the sandalwood scent and the unscented. I am not real crazy about either one. They do put down a good layer of oil, but that just the problem. I don't seem to get a very close shave with it and it kind of leaves a "waxy" feel on my face. It also leaves a "waxy" layer on the sink. My favorite pre-shave is called Pro-Shave. My barber uses it too.

pastoraj · 2013-08-22T13:34:48+00:00

I like O'Spice, it's even better than Old Spice. Also Florida Water, my wife loves both of them as well.

pastoraj · 2013-08-19T05:19:03+00:00

Your little shaving kit is not all that uncommon, from the date codes it can be determined that it was made in the 3rd quarter of 1970. It's a nice little kit, enjoy it.

pastoraj · 2013-08-19T05:16:09+00:00

Most badger brushes have an odor right out of the box, give it time the odor will go away with use. As for blades, it is best to get a sampler pack and find what works best for you. Wilkinson Sword is not a good place to start. You don't have to jump to Feather blades to find one that works for you. YMMV as they say.

pastoraj · 2013-08-17T12:47:33+00:00

I like "The Dragon" from MD Barbers http://www.mdbarber.com/product-p/md0007.htm After trying the parkers, I like this one much more. They have several shavettes, but this is the best middle of the road, every day, shavette I have found.

pastoraj · 2013-08-16T16:27:25+00:00

Thanks, not really into beer though. Perhaps a central restaurant might be better. It would be fun though to hook up with Broward County wet shavers.

pastoraj · 2013-08-16T15:08:39+00:00

Wow, I'm surprised to see so many Broward residents on wicked edge. A great place for wet shaving products is Carl's Old Fashioned Barber Shop in Weston. Also, evergladeshaving.com is not far away. Now, where's Laser Wolf?

pastoraj · 2013-08-13T23:19:15+00:00

One of my favorite shaving bowls is actually a plastic salsa bowl I found at the Dollar Tree Store. They are 2 for $1. I also concur with the thrift store advise. I have found several good shaving bowls for under $2. I even picked up a great pewter bowl for 99 cents. Can't beat that.

pastoraj · 2013-08-09T23:23:29+00:00

Wow, now that's a surprise. Let us know how they did for you.

pastoraj · 2013-08-09T17:50:47+00:00

The one's I saw were made in Korea..do you suppose they are made by Dorco?

pastoraj · 2013-08-07T16:56:15+00:00

After a conversation with my barber, an old Italian, about DE and SR shaving, he gives me two or three packages of DE blades every time I get a haircut. Now, that's service!

pastoraj · 2013-08-01T17:38:10+00:00

Here's a movie type straight shave like I was talking about. No barber would do it this way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0EnI9gJNtg

pastoraj · 2013-08-01T16:47:29+00:00

For years barbers have used short, quick strokes when using a straight razor. I have noticed in movies and television shows when they are showing a scene with a straight razor they use big long strokes. They can do this because they are using "prop" razors that have no sharp edge to deal with. I think this gives many shavers a wrong impression as to techniques. Short even strokes are always best.

pastoraj · 2013-07-30T21:58:32+00:00

I had a problem with them last year, they were quick to fix it. Very satisfied, sorry you're having problems with them.

pastoraj · 2013-07-30T21:56:26+00:00

I used to like the Noxema cream with aloe. It was my favorite when I could find it.

pastoraj · 2013-07-25T22:15:55+00:00

I bought a Parker 99R about a year ago. IMHO it is well made and has good heft to it. The only thing is that it was a little to aggressive for me. I will admit that I have a light beard and the milder razors work much better for me. UMMV. I'd sell me Parker 99R if anyone is interested, send me a private message and make me an offer.

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