Dove Men Face Wash TABAC Shaving Cream Jayaruh #62 Synthetic Gillette Atra Dorco Comfort Thin II CWR, Asma Alum Block T.N. Dickinson's WH Aqua Velva Ice Blue I'm going to try out my "new" Atra razor for the next week. I haven't shaved with any cartridge razor in about 4 years. This one dates back to the year my second son was born. Here is Tuesday's line up. It is an X4 from 1977. The cuttiing edge is supplied by Dorco.
Tuesday's Shave, Day 1 The TABAC Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #62 Synthetic brush. I was pleasantly surprised at the shave today. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Atra with a Dorco Comfort Thin II blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. I like that the cartridge is designed to give lots of flow through. It was very easily rinsed between passes with no clogging. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with T.N. Dickinson's WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
I think it was an improvement over the Trac II. The Sensor was good, but I am not sure it was a real improvement on the Atra.
Yes, more than I am willing to part with. That is why, when I saw this one at a flea market for just a dollar, I did not hesitate. It is in its final home until I die, then some lucky shaver will get it.
Day Two Dove Men Face Wash TABAC Shaving Cream Jayaruh #62 Synthetic Gillette Atra Dorco Comfort Thin II CWR, Asma Alum Block T.N. Dickinson's WH Aqua Velva Ice Blue Day two of my week with Atra delivered a very nice shave. The TABAC Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #62 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Atra with a Dorco Comfort Thin II blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with T.N. Dickinson's WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
When I need to shave with a cartridge (e.g. flying with cabin baggage only) I also use a Trac II / GII handle.
I liked the TracII but for some reason the Atra and my face did not get along. I think it had to do with the shave angle caused by the 2 blade pivoting head. I do great with the Mach3 so maybe the Atra head is just too narrow for me.
Day Three Dove Men Face Wash TABAC Shaving Cream Jayaruh #62 Synthetic Gillette Atra Dorco Comfort Thin II CWR, Asma Alum Block T.N. Dickinson's WH Aqua Velva Ice Blue The TABAC Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #62 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Atra with a Dorco Comfort Thin II blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with T.N. Dickinson's WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
In the last year I gave a try with an Atra cartridge razor. I was quite impressed with the results. If I did go back to cartridge shaving it would be with an Atra.
Day Four Dove Men Face Wash TABAC Shaving Cream Jayaruh #62 Synthetic Gillette Atra Dorco Comfort Thin II CWR, Asma Alum Block T.N. Dickinson's WH Aqua Velva Ice Blue The TABAC Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #62 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Atra with a Dorco Comfort Thin II blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with T.N. Dickinson's WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Day Five Dove Men Face Wash TABAC Shaving Cream Jayaruh #62 Synthetic Gillette Atra Dorco Comfort Thin II CWR, Asma Alum Block T.N. Dickinson's WH Aqua Velva Ice Blue The Dorco CT II is holding up very well. It is very forgiving and easy to shave with. The TABAC Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #62 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Atra with a Dorco Comfort Thin II blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with T.N. Dickinson's WH and then Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...