The Mentored Shave

Shaving.ie · 25-07-2011 10:59PM

MadsL wrote: »

Thank you so much to shaving.ie for supporting this.

No worries

Smokeyskelton · 25-07-2011 11:39PM

Can this hairy newbie horn in on this shaving goodness? Long time lurker, and infrequent poster.

I'm into all things retro, and I'd love to try DE shaving (and maybe straight razor shaving if all goes well).

Also, I sincerely hate being gouged by Gillette for horrible cartridges, (and I detest all their ads). Breaking free from the chains of Gillette et al would be great.

So can I be a mentee, can I, can I?

p.s. I'm based in Dublin.

MadsL · 25-07-2011 11:48PM

Buford and Smokey up for #1, #2 - who will be next?

Smokeyskelton · 26-07-2011 12:03AM

Thank you kindly, sir.

I shall post on my experiences for the benefit of other newbs.

Smokey

Amalgam · 26-07-2011 02:49AM

MadsL You have PM..

I'm go with whatever I promised before, along with items listed in a PM to MadsL. I just need an address from him, or clarification on who's in line for the goodies. Cheers.

Giant Kiwi · 26-07-2011 04:30PM

Wow,

Madsl, pm me your postal and I'll fire off those styptics.
I've got a load of Supermax blades so I'l chuck in a couple of tucks of those.
Not a bad blade to learn on as they can be fairly forgiving. Unless you go sideways.

Giant Kiwi · 27-07-2011 05:49PM

Afternoon gents,

I posted on to Madsl; 3 books of styptic matches
6 tucks of Supermax Super Stainless blades
3 Styptic Pencils from Boots

I could've taken a picture but at 0430 in the morning I'm just too lazy.

MadsL · 27-07-2011 06:36PM

Buford and Smokey PM me across delivery details. Just waiting on a thumbs up from the admins (looks for white smoke) and we are set to go.

Buford T Justice · 28-07-2011 05:20PM

MadsL wrote: »

Buford and Smokey PM me across delivery details. Just waiting on a thumbs up from the admins (looks for white smoke) and we are set to go.

MadsL, you have a PM, or should do at any rate.

Can I ask, will there be instructions or such like on ways to use etc...? I've never shaved this way before.

MadsL · 28-07-2011 07:03PM

Hmm that's a good idea.

let's get you guys a starting point...

Lesson 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjhIy9rgWQU

Lesson 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ezJNJfygw

Any questions so far..

MadsL · 28-07-2011 07:18PM

Giant Kiwi wrote: »

Afternoon gents,

I posted on to Madsl; 3 books of styptic matches
6 tucks of Supermax Super Stainless blades
3 Styptic Pencils from Boots

I could've taken a picture but at 0430 in the morning I'm just too lazy.

One of the things I love about boards is the generousity of spirit, and in this case generosity full stop. Cheers mate!

Buford T Justice · 28-07-2011 08:15PM

One question so far, which will most likely be answered later on, but what are styptic matches for?

MadsL · 28-07-2011 08:30PM

Styptic pencils and matches are used to seal any nicks or cuts. Used properly they can seal any small cut and stop bleeding almost instantly. They are made from various compunds of aluminum, being the most powerful coagulator known to man.

I used to go through a lot of styptic pencils as they tend to disintegrate when left wet. I used to dip them in the water then appy to my face, recap them and then the next time I needed them I would have a disintegrated lump. I soon learned that the best way was to wet the cut, or rub the stick at the tip with a wet finger and then make sure the stick was left to dry properly.

Styptic matches are a way around this, just a blob of styptic on the end of a matchstick. Dip in water, use then bin. They are also more hygenic (you should never share a styptic)

http://bestgroomingtools.com/styptic-matches-pack-pi-1052.html?image=0

Smokeyskelton · 28-07-2011 11:09PM

Hi Lads,

The videos look good, can't wait to give it a try.

My question was also to ask what the hell a styptic match was, thanks for elucidating!

I may well find a need for the styptic after my first DE shave. :eek:

Dord · 29-07-2011 10:49PM

Ok, so I checked about this and I think the only/main concern is regarding used items. Please make sure that only new & unused equipment is given to anyone participating in this. This is for safety reasons obviously.

MadsL · 29-07-2011 10:51PM

Dord wrote: »

Ok, so I checked about this and I think the only/main concern is regarding used items. Please make sure that only new & unused equipment is given to anyone participating in this. This is for safety reasons obviously.

Great stuff! Tally Ho!

hitemfrank · 29-07-2011 10:56PM

Let me know who I'm sending Palmolive stuff and blades too and I'll get them sent out next week.

gaza123 · 30-07-2011 04:15AM

Hey lads. Great little thread. Can't believe an online community has banded together like this to help spread an artform. New de shaver myself. Would have signed up for this had I seen it sooner. But a bit of kit is in the post now anyway. Might throw a few questions or bits of wisdom I come across this way over the next while.

Ps, Chris is the man.

Buford T Justice · 03-08-2011 06:49PM

Just wondering if we are any closer to a go on this yet?

MadsL · 03-08-2011 07:21PM

Buford T Justice wrote: »

Just wondering if we are any closer to a go on this yet?

Keep an eye on the postman

I was at the post office today

Lads - any suggested reading for Lesson 3??

Buford T Justice · 03-08-2011 08:13PM

MadsL wrote: »

Keep an eye on the postman I was at the post office today

Lads - any suggested reading for Lesson 3??

TVM

... I'll be looking forward to this now.

When Stuff comes in I think I'll post up each one and ask what they're all for, as I know there's a few different bits and bobs....

Did I happen to mention that I'm a complete n0ob to this?

Cabaal · 04-08-2011 08:01AM

Just curious really, so what exactly did Chris donate to to this plan?

hitemfrank · 04-08-2011 11:34AM

Judging by post 29, it looks like he donated 3 Omega boar brushes, 3 Proraso soaps and 3 packs each of Gillette SharpEdge and Personna Platinum. And some brush stands I think.

Cabaal · 04-08-2011 02:53PM

hitemfrank wrote: »

Judging by post 29, it looks like he donated 3 Omega boar brushes, 3 Proraso soaps and 3 packs each of Gillette SharpEdge and Personna Platinum. And some brush stands I think.

Missed that, fairly good going should help things alot

Amalgam · 07-08-2011 01:42PM

MadsL will be meeting me later to pick up the following.

The Clubman styptic is very very efficient. Should last months, if not years..

All stock sealed, except the razor, which has been enjoying daily Isopropyl Alcohol rubbings and soothing soakings.

The Mentored Shave

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