Real , real quiet here at TSR ... you guys must be in bed; I did read somewhere you Brits never sleep. On topic: I go with a heavy 34. The 38c slant barberpole, (120gms), Muhle R41 open comb, Edwin Jagger Ivory nickel are a few I'm considering and honestly guys I haven't went back to read ALL your forums, but I'm researching. Oh, a Gillette blue tip is nice in the rotation or a Parker. I rotate the DE razors I have except the Valet Auto Stop razor I bought in Rockland, Maine for $24.00; have to ask questions or please lead me to a subject matter opinion-ator. I also have a few others in the mix I rotate each week and brushes sometimes daily; I shave everyday unless I am trying a new brush then I could shave 7-8 days in a row. I'm really giving Nanny's soaps a workout with the 620 and 404. Sharon ... should I order citris zinger or the Juniper one? My son took home the lavender.
Get a great lather worked up (still don't know what you mean by "knocked up" but I will use the word "mate" for the first time later on). You did your shower, you did your prep "knock something up" and then ..... pull out the 34 HD everyday or a slant for a week and test those Treet Black Beautys or a Feather. I have a Chinese Weishi (spelling?) I use for travel but that will change because I got my first English Gillette on the bay from a gentleman in Turkey; silver case and blade holder, I'll explain later.
While you are asleep I will admit I shaved with a mates Fusion on Monday morning with the vibrator thingy ON. I guess I'm up an unsanitary tributary without the proper means of propulsion if you don't forgive me. The "Fusion Thing" worked well with 3 passes, felt flat, rushed through the shave because I knew I couldn't get a cut, no cuts. He said the blades cost 5 bucks and last 3-4 months ... months. It was very lite feeling even with the battery installed. There, you'll skip over this post and I can honestly tell you that I did confess over the Fusion and you won't remember. Best to get these things off your chest early in the conversation and I am a new guy here. While I'm at it, thank you all for the warm welcome. Now, I'm off to talk with the Chaplain or "Chaps".
I'm not trying to run my meter up, I enjoy your talk and was warned of the banter by Sharon. I'll wait to read Bruce's response tomorrow. Back to the past forums....