Fellow Methodists.

[Aztecface]

It's great to see that a few methodshavers are members here.

Unfortunatly I find the Hydrolast forum very(allthough informativ) dead. Not many people there. I wish members like Mantic and Sandoval would frequent it more often.

Since I am waiting for a package from Enchante containing my startup kit with Methodshaving I was curios if someone would like to post some pictures of their products. I would love to see some more of the labels and so on.:1respect

Thanks.:drool

[Baloosh]

Since I am waiting for a package from Enchante containing my startup kit with Methodshaving ...

:confused:

Errmmmm.. details?

[IsaacRN]

I only have 2 items....and Mike introduced me to the Method mix...but ill post up tomorrow.

[msandoval858]

Guess I'll have to drag the camera up stairs and show y'all my current Method inventory :rolleyes:

I also wish that the RMWS forum would be more active and I am partially at fault for not contributing more to it. What is interesting to me is that there are a lot of Method shavers out there that we never hear from on the forums. I've met many in person and encouraged them to come out and share their experiences and suggestions. Guess a lot of guys just aren't in to the forum thing.

[Aztecface]

:confused:

Errmmmm.. details?

What did I write to make you confused?

My order consisted of 1 Cube cut in 3 pieces, 1 tub of Shaving Paste, 1 bottle of Aromatic Tonic, 1 tub of Conditioner and 1 S100 brush.

I only have 2 items....and Mike introduced me to the Method mix...but ill post up tomorrow.

Please do. Looking forward to it.

Guess I'll have to drag the camera up stairs and show y'all my current Method inventory :rolleyes:

I also wish that the RMWS forum would be more active and I am partially at fault for not contributing more to it. What is interesting to me is that there are a lot of Method shavers out there that we never hear from on the forums. I've met many in person and encouraged them to come out and share their experiences and suggestions. Guess a lot of guys just aren't in to the forum thing.

Please do. I'm looking forward to the pictures.

I don't think it's a much that they aren't into the forum thing I just think that they take a look at the forum and think... "That place is dead so there is no point in going there". I just wish more experienced Methodshaves like yourself and Mantic would frequent it.

[IsaacRN]

I think the gauntlet has been thrown down Mike. Time to step up :)

[Baloosh]

What did I write to make you confused?

My order consisted of 1 Cube cut in 3 pieces, 1 tub of Shaving Paste, 1 bottle of Aromatic Tonic, 1 tub of Conditioner and 1 S100 brush.



I guess it was the term "startup kit" which conjured up in my mind as sample-sized portions of all the stuff you listed (except the brush, obviously). If it was just the term you used for the full-sized purchase of all the items, then my mistake. I know Charles has had the idea of sample sizes or sampler kits brought up to him, but for whatever reason(s) he's satisfied with the current level of public exposure to Methodshaving, and doesn't offer any trial-sized or sample-sized products.

[Aztecface]

I think the gauntlet has been thrown down Mike. Time to step up :)

Were you able to take a couple of pictures?

I guess it was the term "startup kit" which conjured up in my mind as sample-sized portions of all the stuff you listed (except the brush, obviously). If it was just the term you used for the full-sized purchase of all the items, then my mistake. I know Charles has had the idea of sample sizes or sampler kits brought up to him, but for whatever reason(s) he's satisfied with the current level of public exposure to Methodshaving, and doesn't offer any trial-sized or sample-sized products.

Nah, I was never really interested in samples and I think I understand why he doesn't want to do sample kits either. If someone is really interested they don't mind paying for it.

[msandoval858]

I asked Charles about the sample thing and he has some very valid reasons why he chooses not to do that. I won't go in to them as I am not authorized to speak on his behalf, but I will say there are some reasons that make sense from a business perspective. He will include samples of certain items when you place an order, all you have to do is ask.

[Aztecface]

I asked Charles about the sample thing and he has some very valid reasons why he chooses not to do that. I won't go in to them as I am not authorized to speak on his behalf, but I will say there are some reasons that make sense from a business perspective. He will include samples of certain items when you place an order, all you have to do is ask.

Oh that I do know. He said he would include quite a lot of samples of different various products within the Hydrolast label.

How are those pictures coming along?

[Queen of Blades]

If someone is really interested they don't mind paying for it.

I have to disagree with this statement. Are you saying Jason isn't really interested in trying this cause he isn't willing to shell out whatever the start-up costs? :confused:

That makes no sense. You are confusing desire and something else.....can't think...need coffee.:ashamed001

"You don't really want to own a Lamborghini cause you aren't willing to pay for it." :rolleyes:

[crackstar]

I was getting a haircut at the barbershop yesterday, and I was watching my barber give himself a shave after. The way he was doing it seems to be just about like method shaving, except he doesn't use any "Cube", or paste, or anything like that. Just a hot towel, a brush, and Florena shaving cream. But he was also using a straight!

[Baloosh]

I asked Charles about the sample thing and he has some very valid reasons why he chooses not to do that. I won't go in to them as I am not authorized to speak on his behalf, but I will say there are some reasons that make sense from a business perspective. He will include samples of certain items when you place an order, all you have to do is ask.

Understood, although logistics aside, it's pretty much the tried-and-true way of getting maximum exposure to whatever it is you're selling. Classic old-school Marketing stuff, etc.

[msandoval858]

Alright, dug up my stash for requested photo. I'm running low on inventory, need to stock up a bit :ashamed001

[IsaacRN]

WOW WOW WOW

I used my Method stuff today...I think the Moss scuttle dried the heck out of the lather.....it wasnt the most comfortable shave.

[IsaacRN]

I was getting a haircut at the barbershop yesterday, and I was watching my barber give himself a shave after. The way he was doing it seems to be just about like method shaving, except he doesn't use any "Cube", or paste, or anything like that. Just a hot towel, a brush, and Florena shaving cream. But he was also using a straight!

How do you consider that method :rofl

[crackstar]

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl Isaac, what do I know about method shaving? Nothing!

[Baloosh]

My my my, Mike. That's quite a stash! Is that all one or two scents, or a bunch of different stuff?

[msandoval858]

My my my, Mike. That's quite a stash! Is that all one or two scents, or a bunch of different stuff?

It's a mix, some of it is unscented. The white hand labeled tubs are prototype pastes I'm using right now, but I'm not allowed to talk about them ;)

[Scorpio]

I used my Method stuff today...I think the Moss scuttle dried the heck out of the lather.....it wasnt the most comfortable shave.

Isaac I recommend to stay away from using the bowl. Load the cube and lather in hand. The load the paste into the breach making sure it is not dry. Then go back to the cube for a few laps. Put the cube down and proceed to lather in your hand. I have found this to give me the best lather. You might even try to reload paste into the brush. Great lather...if you use the activator...Yikes man that stuff is great!!!!!


Raf

[IsaacRN]

Just used the scuttle for the warmth. I did all lather production in the left hand.

[Padron]

Great Stash Mike!! :D

[Baloosh]

It's a mix, some of it is unscented. The white hand labeled tubs are prototype pastes I'm using right now, but I'm not allowed to talk about them ;)

"Master(?) {something} Original Paste"

"White {something}"

Damn lossy .jpg compression. ;)

[Aztecface]

I have to disagree with this statement. Are you saying Jason isn't really interested in trying this cause he isn't willing to shell out whatever the start-up costs? :confused:

That makes no sense. You are confusing desire and something else.....can't think...need coffee.:ashamed001

"You don't really want to own a Lamborghini cause you aren't willing to pay for it." :rolleyes:

I'm afraid I don't know Jason well enough to make such a statement. But I think that if a person is really interested in something they won't mind paying what is necessary.

I am sure a lot of people have purchased Lamgorghini's but have not been able to keep the car because of the high cost of insurance, repairs and gasoline.

Understood, although logistics aside, it's pretty much the tried-and-true way of getting maximum exposure to whatever it is you're selling. Classic old-school Marketing stuff, etc.

That is true indeed. He is not marketing it nearly enough as he should. Allthough I am sure he has good reasons for it.

Alright, dug up my stash for requested photo. I'm running low on inventory, need to stock up a bit :ashamed001

Thanks for that picture. The drueling factor has gone by about 100:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool:droo l

[Aztecface]

Today I received the package and today I also had my first shave. I had a very interesting discussion with Charles at Enchante about the third form(and a lot of other things as well) which I'm having a few problems with. But hey it's only been my first shave. It will be interesting to see how well my technique will improve in 2 weeks.

[IsaacRN]

Keep us posted. This should be interesting.

[TOB9595]

What does the Method way surpass the "usual" or in my case the chaotic, way???
Looks like a lot of expense for no increase in result.
What say you
Tom

[IsaacRN]

Its just another method Tom. Method shaving is actually a method :rofl

It includes the soap/lather and technique you use to shave. Some people just use his soaps as a way to make lather.

[Aztecface]

What does the Method way surpass the "usual" or in my case the chaotic, way???
Looks like a lot of expense for no increase in result.
What say you
Tom

Chaos can be quite beautiful:rolleyes:.

I've hardly even started so I wont know about the "increase in result" just yet.

[Scorpio]

What does the Method way surpass the "usual" or in my case the chaotic, way???
Looks like a lot of expense for no increase in result.
What say you
Tom

like you don't spend any money on the other stuff...It is another way of wet shaving which produces excellent results for a lot of people. I use it and I like it.
Have you ever used any of the products?

Raf

[TOB9595]

like you don't spend any money on the other stuff...It is another way of wet shaving which produces excellent results for a lot of people. I use it and I like it.
Have you ever used any of the products?

Raf

WHOA! Raf My question and writing cannot be construed by most to be aggressive.....I know little about Method Shaving.
My question is an ignorant one desiring more info so I can be less ignorant.
I have spent vast sums of money and time on my DE and Str8 shaves. I have more soap and cream than I will ever use. That's why I like to trade and ACQUIRE so I can experience the different tastes in soap, cream and scent..and hardware also...

I can get by with
1 soap
1 razor
water.
This will give me a splendid shave. Not one to luxuriate in...but one filled with result.

So? IS someone gonna enlighten, or chat, with me about Method Shaving OR are some, one, going to take a negative tack and not edjucate me?
Is there a chance that Method Shave will give me more lubricity, moisture, or lather? Or even if it's different kind of lather, I'd like to know.

I never held, talked about the Method Process or seen a Method Shave.

[Queen of Blades]

If I wasn't so super sleepy right now, I'd go find you a link, Tom.

Look through the Method Shaving forum, there should be a link in there somewhere, or at least some info.

[TOB9595]

Soon as I tell folk about my shave in the SOS thread..
G'Nite

Rest those eyes
Tom

[Queen of Blades]

Rest those eyes
Tom

I think the eyelids are more tired than the eyes tonight. :)

[msandoval858]

The quality of the shave is always going to be debatable, be it method or not. I can get great shaves from pretty much all the products I have.

What makes Hydrolast different is the formulation is specifically designed for the best skin conditioning qualities you are going to find in any wet shaving product. I can see a dramatic difference in the way my skin looks and feels when I finish a shave using the cube and paste and top it off with a blast of tonic and conditioner. Hydrolast has proven on many occasions to be very beneficial to men with various dermitologic conditions.

The best way to learn more is to talk to the person that created the products. He's always more than happy to discuss shaving and offer assistance.

[TOB9595]

Thanks Mike
Who is the guy behind the Method Shave?
I could look it up but you have it in your head
Thank You.
It is highly desirable to me to have a consistantly GREAT shave. I don't have that. Probably because I taste too many different things :)

[msandoval858]

www.enchanteonline.com

You'll find all the info you are looking for there.

[TOB9595]

Thanks Mike, I'll give that a look

[jls1963]

Tom,
I've been Method Shaving for a couple of months, and had been wet shaving for a few more before that. I spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on off-the-shelf products but the irritation and rashes got increasingly worse. The hand-made Hydrolast products make shaving safer, more effective, and more economical. Just because the products leave your face feeling and smelling great, doesn't mean they're expensive. To Method Shave, you don't really need anything more than a shaving cube (or round) and paste. I recommend the conditioner, tonic, and finishing balm, but they're not necessary. Off-the-shelf wet shaving focuses on the beard, and then it's up to you to find an arcane combination of processes and products to repair the skin. Method Shaving focuses on preparing and maintaining the skin, making beard reduction easier and much less irritating. The hardest part of Method Shaving is learning to forget all the crazy prep, grain preoccupation, and skin recovery maneuvers that are part and parcel of mainstream wet shaving.
Cheers,
j

[msandoval858]

Tom,
I've been Method Shaving for a couple of months, and had been wet shaving for a few more before that. I spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on off-the-shelf products but the irritation and rashes got increasingly worse. The hand-made Hydrolast products make shaving safer, more effective, and more economical. Just because the products leave your face feeling and smelling great, doesn't mean they're expensive. To Method Shave, you don't really need anything more than a shaving cube (or round) and paste. I recommend the conditioner, tonic, and finishing balm, but they're not necessary. Off-the-shelf wet shaving focuses on the beard, and then it's up to you to find an arcane combination of processes and products to repair the skin. Method Shaving focuses on preparing and maintaining the skin, making beard reduction easier and much less irritating. The hardest part of Method Shaving is learning to forget all the crazy prep, grain preoccupation, and skin recovery maneuvers that are part and parcel of mainstream wet shaving.
Cheers,
j

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Welcome to TSD

[mantic]

Method Shaving focuses on preparing and maintaining the skin, making beard reduction easier and much less irritating. The hardest part of Method Shaving is learning to forget all the crazy prep, grain preoccupation, and skin recovery maneuvers that are part and parcel of mainstream wet shaving.

The very essense of Method shaving in two sentences. :signs107

--Mark

[jls1963]

The very essense of Method shaving in two sentences. :signs107

--Mark
Thanks Mark! It's thanks to you, LeisureGuy, and Mike S that I found Method Shaving. Or did it find me? :)

[Sejanus]

Thanks Mark! It's thanks to you, LeisureGuy, and Mike S that I found Method Shaving. Or did it find me? :)

If a shaving technique found me, I'd run for the hills! I don't want things sneaking up on me. :D

[rick]

Isaac I recommend to stay away from using the bowl. Load the cube and lather in hand. The load the paste into the breach making sure it is not dry. Then go back to the cube for a few laps. Put the cube down and proceed to lather in your hand. I have found this to give me the best lather. You might even try to reload paste into the brush. Great lather...if you use the activator...Yikes man that stuff is great!!!!!


Raf

Revisiting.....
Ive been having some issues with the 2nd and subsequent passes (also using the Moss Scuttle)
The 1st pass is great but something bad is happening to the mix after that. I guess the heat from the scuttle ??
I'll follow Raf's advice next time and see how it goes.
........................................still afraid to follow the forms
:o

[msandoval858]

Revisiting.....
Ive been having some issues with the 2nd and subsequent passes (also using the Moss Scuttle)
The 1st pass is great but something bad is happening to the mix after that. I guess the heat from the scuttle ??
I'll follow Raf's advice next time and see how it goes.
........................................still afraid to follow the forms
:o

How many times do I have to say it? FORGET THE FORMS. mm'kay :D

if you are an experienced shaver with the DE or straight, the forms are not necessary. They are a cutting guide more than anything. Maybe Charles himself will disagree with me, but he knows very well I don't use them anymore.

Ok I got that out of my system now...

and yes, the scuttle is probably causing the issue with the wet mix. Hydrolast isn't as stable you are mixing seperate (cube and paste) components together right before you shave. There are no chemicals or anything added to keep them stable like you have in regular shaving creams. Save the scuttle for your Trumpers.

[Sejanus]

I have to say I have been tempted to give the Hydrolast stuff a try too, mostly because of how gentle/smooth the results seem to be if you do the procedure properly.

I also like that you can get Lime scents products in like.. the WHOLE system beyond the cube itself.

Hey Mike, maybe you would know this but how tough would it be to get this stuff shipped to Canada? Does Charles even send stuff across border?

[msandoval858]

He ships all over the world. He has some clients that are over in Europe as well.

I don't know what the costs or delivery time would be, you'd have to ask him or Jean.

[Sejanus]

Yeah I'll give it some more thought and some more investigation into the price before I pull the trigger.

[rick]

http://www.dinesh.com/images/stories/nikelogo.png
Just Do It !
mmmmmmmmmm-kay ? :D


The Hydrolast products Ive tried are all top notch.
However, there is a learning curve involved when using them......as in all aspects of wet shaving.

[Sejanus]

Just Do It !
mmmmmmmmmm-kay ? :D


The Hydrolast products Ive tried are all top notch.
However, there is a learning curve involved when using them......as in all aspects of wet shaving.

:rofl Well I have to say the Green Tea & Lime scented products sound REALLY tempting.

I'll have to wait until my current batch of goodies arrive.. then I'll probably give them a shot. ;)

[jls1963]

I don't know about the shipping costs, but when I compared Hydrolast: [cube (it just works better for me than the rounds), paste, finishing balm, tonic, and conditioner] to what I was paying for off-the-shelf brands, I found that Hydrolast actually saves you money. And that includes using a new blade every single shave.
Cheers,
j

[Sejanus]

Yeah the actual whole system isn't too bad not including the brush.

Comes out to like 122 with everything if my math is correct.