Perpetual Gillette TTO Super Speed, Straight Razor, & traveling shave den

[jimbo]

Okay, so I've been toying with a jump down this rabbit hole ... I am a head shaver, and I hate paying the price for the Mach II.  Kills me every time.

So, please allow me to toss my hat into the ring ...

Jimbo

[BoldJava]

Send along your address and I will get the box out this p.m. -- with the coffees sitting on the porch.

B|Java

[jimbo]

That was quick!  PM sent. 

I live in a town known for its antique shops, and have not been able to put my hands on one yet.  I'll keep my eyes open though ...

Jimbo

[jimbo]

Hello Alice.  It's nice down here in this rabbit hole ...

Thought I'd grab a shot of what the den looks like today.  I especially like the Locksteady Dreadlock Gel.  Someone will have to explain that one to me.

Tomorrow I get to see how much damage I can inflict.

Jimbo

[jimbo]

Okay, reporting in with the first shave report.

Used the Derby cream, and an Astra blade.  The face went well.  Happy with the result.  The head is going to take some time/practice.  Did a three pass on my head, which is what I usually do with the Mach II.  Wasn't quite as close, but I am sure it is in my technique, or lack of.  One small nick on the back of the head that I didn't feel.  Just a tiny trickle of blood.

One thing's for sure.  At least for now I need to allow more time for the morning ritual. 

Jimbo 

[BoldJava]

...

Used the Derby cream, and an Astra blade. 

Excellent combo.

  One thing's for sure.  At least for now I need to allow more time for the morning ritual. 

Jimbo 

Agreed.  I have found it both more time consuming and more enjoyable.

[jimbo]

Bumping this, and looking for the next contestant.  Come on down.

Not sure about the head yet.  Very mixed results.  And unfortunately I travel quite a bit, and I haven't been taking the de ... I'v heard some TSA have issues with the blades.

Anyway, the den is available, I've started collecting my own set of tools.

Jimbo

[jimbo]

Dang.  I let this one slip.  The Den is looking for a good home.

At this point here's where I'm at with this:
I (half-heartedly)  tried the de on my head and didn't really like the results, or the time it took.  The lazy gene kicked in. 

But, I have found that I really like the brush and cream.  I have moved away from the stoopid-expensive MachIII (way overpriced) to a Trac II using a Wilkerson blade that Walmart sells for less that 3.50 for 10.  I think the cut is at least equivalent to the Mach III.

I've been using the Bath & Body Works C.O. Bigelow.  I have a boar's hair brush I use at home, and just bought a Parker Synthetic for the road, which I will use tomorrow for the first time.

So, even though I am not currently doing the de method, I may re-visit it later.  I didn't mind it on the face, just couldn't really get the swing of it on the noggin.

[jimbo]

Thanks for the bump.  Box is just sitting there on the shelf looking lonely and neglected.  All it needs is an address!!

Jimbo

[BoldJava]

Hello Alice.  It's nice down here in this rabbit hole ...

Thought I'd grab a shot of what the den looks like today.  I especially like the Locksteady Dreadlock Gel.  Someone will have to explain that one to me.

Tomorrow I get to see how much damage I can inflict.

Jimbo

Thanks for the bump.  Box is just sitting there on the shelf looking lonely and neglected.  All it needs is an address!!

Jimbo

For newcomers, lots of shaving articles in there to get you started with safety razors and all the trimmings. 

[jimbo]

Somebody still needs to explain the dreadlocks gel ...

[jimbo]

Time for a bump, and looking for the next contestant to come on down ...

Jimbo

[GC7]

All that stuff in the picture is in the kit?

OK sign me up.

Jimbo - message on the way.

[BoldJava]

All that stuff in the picture is in the kit?

...

Let me know when you ride the Shark.  <Howling>...

B|Java

[GC7]

This is seriously one of the coolest threads ever.

If you guys knew how my hand shakes sometimes you would not make shark jokes. I am possibly in serious danger of bleeding out. I'll put everything through the autoclave at work when I'm done with this