10-02-2021, 08:30 PM
(10-02-2021, 06:25 PM)Hoser#99nein Wrote:(10-01-2021, 08:11 PM)Old Sarge Wrote: Cold Water ShaveLove Dickinson witch hazel. I have two different formulas, original and extra strength with eucalyptus menthol. Much cheaper than Thayers up here in Canada.
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914 (Little Lather Catcher)
Blade: Gem SS PFTE (9)
Brush: Omega 10049 Pro Boar
Soap: Proraso Green Soap
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Pinaud Clubman Lime Sec, Nivea Sensitive Balm
I want to thank both GAW9576 and TobyC for providing me guidance on adjusting the rear spring on the ER 1914 so that the blade would align correctly. I was good to go today!
Had a very enjoyable 2.5 pass shave. Despite trying to earn some irritation by over-shaving, I got away with it today! As I get better with the easy parts of the shave, I keep trying to improve upon my trouble spots. Added a bit of ATG to my mustache area.
It's too early to tell, but the ER 1914 is giving the Damaskeene a run for its money as my favorite razor.
BTW...if anyone uses witch hazel and lives near a Publix, they have T.N. Dickinson's on sale from $3.99 to $2.99. It has a bit of a strong smell that takes a minute to get used to, but I might prefer it to Thayers for how it makes my skin feel.
Well, you learn something every day! I wasn't aware of Dickinson's extra strength with those additional goodies. Sounds great! I'll have to keep my eye out for it in the wild. Thanks! Thayers ain't so cheap this side of the border either!
Bryan, FNG-SE