3 weeks in and still a lot to learn
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SirPrize said:Yes - isn't it!RedNeckRash said:Hi.
the Progress is great but my favorite has to be my OC 1904 (Merkur 41) Its a great little razor which gives a better shave than nearly all my others!
Sooner or later you might want to try the 11c (the original James Bond DE) for a little more heft.
Thank you for your progress (no pun intended) reports - and stay in touch!.
Hi, Funny you mention the 11c as I bought one from Big.Dave in the sales corner last week
He posted it today so should be here tomorrow or the next day.
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Been a while
It was October since my last post, here and how I have missed the forum - not yet in to the whole forum community thing, not sure why as most of you are spiffing (what a word to use).
I've been job searching since my last post, had 2 great offers - one was better money wise than the other, but I really don't fancy working in Saudi. So Qatar it is then.
While I'm in-between jobs I'm back home and ready with cash (and the wife hasn't told me I cannot) I'll be stocking up on stuff I can't get in the middle east - like witch hazel and shaving creams not made by Gilette.
My shaves are continuing to improve, but I still get a face ripping now and again. I think it's my razor angle more than anything else, with perhaps a hint of pressure.
Christmas (a while back) was interesting as I got myself a few creams and aftershaves, Alt Innsbruck is my favourite at the moment. I also saw Mark's YouTube video with the package TSR sent, shame I missed it, but what a great idea.
He also got himself an iKon razor which has got me thinking, what are the benefits of a comb razor? Will it help me with my angle and pressure problem?
Had my first shave in UK with my stuff, must say it was rather good, I'll see if I can repeat the performance in the morning.
I have also been experimenting with a moisturiser. I take vasaline for men (moisturiser not petroleum jelly), add aloe Vera, she a butter, glysolid, vitamin E, and a drop or two of tea tree oil. It works well as an aftershave balm.
I suppose this is a general rambling than an actual post.
That's all, hope y'all well.
CF
It was October since my last post, here and how I have missed the forum - not yet in to the whole forum community thing, not sure why as most of you are spiffing (what a word to use).
I've been job searching since my last post, had 2 great offers - one was better money wise than the other, but I really don't fancy working in Saudi. So Qatar it is then.
While I'm in-between jobs I'm back home and ready with cash (and the wife hasn't told me I cannot) I'll be stocking up on stuff I can't get in the middle east - like witch hazel and shaving creams not made by Gilette.
My shaves are continuing to improve, but I still get a face ripping now and again. I think it's my razor angle more than anything else, with perhaps a hint of pressure.
Christmas (a while back) was interesting as I got myself a few creams and aftershaves, Alt Innsbruck is my favourite at the moment. I also saw Mark's YouTube video with the package TSR sent, shame I missed it, but what a great idea.
He also got himself an iKon razor which has got me thinking, what are the benefits of a comb razor? Will it help me with my angle and pressure problem?
Had my first shave in UK with my stuff, must say it was rather good, I'll see if I can repeat the performance in the morning.
I have also been experimenting with a moisturiser. I take vasaline for men (moisturiser not petroleum jelly), add aloe Vera, she a butter, glysolid, vitamin E, and a drop or two of tea tree oil. It works well as an aftershave balm.
I suppose this is a general rambling than an actual post.
That's all, hope y'all well.
CF
Good to see you again C.F. Not sure about a comb razor assisting with getting the angle correct, the 11C just irritates my skin.
In terms of moisturiser, just a thought, if you're heading out to Quatar & are going to be outwith the A/C areas very much I'd be cautious with any glycerine based creams. Purely because I understand (could be wrong) that whilst they draw moisture from atmosphere to hydrate the skin in "normal" humidity; in desert conditions they may well seek that moisture from the underlying tissues, tending towards a drier & more wrinkled C.F. physog.
Give us a post and let us know how things are going in another 6 months or so M8 !
JohnnyO. \ :lol:
In terms of moisturiser, just a thought, if you're heading out to Quatar & are going to be outwith the A/C areas very much I'd be cautious with any glycerine based creams. Purely because I understand (could be wrong) that whilst they draw moisture from atmosphere to hydrate the skin in "normal" humidity; in desert conditions they may well seek that moisture from the underlying tissues, tending towards a drier & more wrinkled C.F. physog.
Give us a post and let us know how things are going in another 6 months or so M8 !
JohnnyO. \ :lol:
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When I have been away playing the Sheik of Araby, I would probably recommend Vaseline branded products.
The statement above could be taken more than one way (oh no, so could that :shock: ) - help help I am caught in a double entendre vortex!!
The statement above could be taken more than one way (oh no, so could that :shock: ) - help help I am caught in a double entendre vortex!!
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JohnnyO said:
Thanks for the reply JohnnyO,
I'll be in and out of aircon areas, office and sites.
The amount of glycerin is less than a teaspoon per 250ml (at the moment). I have been using my mixture since about August with minor tweaks here and there and I've not noticed any extra dryness. Saying that I will have a look into what you've said.
CF