couldn`t get both pics on the same page on my phone gallery. I still have to work on tapatalk. Thanks for your concern. I`ll do the papers until they come out your ears, okay? Thanks friend. Bill
Schick E with Personna blade, FS badger Brush, Menthol PSO, Proraso Green Soap, Witch Hazel and Orange Menthol After Shave. A bit aggressive, but took my time with it and it produced a great BBS shave.
Awesome Adjustable Arko August!!!! August 22 Grand Blade Trial Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (2) Blade - (1) Soap - Arko Brush - Semogue 620 Post - Alum, The Veg Annnnndddddd........we're OFF! The trials start up again today as we continue pushing through 109+ blades. My week off was great, got lots of writing done, though not fully ready for posting but it's close, so you'll see lots of stuff popping up on the blog in the next couple of days. Also the time to use some other gear besides the trial setup was NICE! Got into the Fat and Tabac again and I feel like a new man. Nothing wrong with Arko, but 5 weeks of that was enough of a stretch for me. As a note, it appears I may be taking another week long break in September. We are planning a week of camping and I won't do the trials that week. I'll just go to a camping setup and enjoy my time there. Anyway, here we go! We go to the Rockwell blade today which is, of course, made by the Rockwell Razors people. A number of TSD members have used the Rockwell 6S razor and love it. When you buy the 6S you get five of the blades. Pre-order the Model T that is estimating shipping next March and they send you 100 blades. Or, you can buy the blades for $9.99 per 100. Not a bad price. But, are they worth it? Mild start on the Slim as always, and the lather from the Semogue 620 and Arko was beyond belief. Seriously. Anybody who is a Semogue fan who wants to say "I told you so"? I have always stayed with Omega and love them, but this little brush is kicking butt and taking names. I'm seriously thinking of getting another Semogue just to make sure it's not just a one brush wonder kind of thing. First pass WTG and it wasn't the smoothest I've had. I've heard mixed reviews on this blade and my first impression was that the haters are right. Not horrible by any means, but fairly rough. Second pass XTG was better. Still noisy but felt somewhat smoother. The reduction on both passes left a little to be desired. Third pass ATG and Gillette Slide were quieter and also smoother. Well, any blade should get quieter and smoother as the shave goes on. Great blades should start smooth even if they provide good audible feedback. Alum was overall quiet. A hint of burn. Result is....well....CCS. Even my cheecks feel a little rough after three passes. Normally it's just my neck but it's all of it today. Quite disappointing, really, considering how it seemed to be improving with each pass. Turns out CCS is the best it could do. Tomorrow we'll dial it up the 6 and see if the results improve. As of right now, I'd never buy another one, but two days may find the more aggressive setting to be the key. One more point, I have emailed the company for info. Fairly skimpy description of the blade on their website. Mentions they are stainless so they don't rush and have a special coating to maintain sharpness. Same description as on tryablade.com. I'd like to know more, including where/who makes them. Hard to believe they'd have their own manufacturing of blades going on given the equipment necessary. Nothing on the wrapper helps out. Hope your Monday has been a good one. It's a fantastic Saturday for me, as Mondays go!
Gillette pre-war Tech Astra Super Platinum blade Maggards 24mm marble handle synthetic brush Arko soap Aqua Velva aftershave
SHAVE OF THE DAY Prep: shower with Fresh Thyme bath soap Razor: Gillette Redtip Blade: Croma (4th shave) Brush: Maggard 26mm synthetic Soap: Mike's Natural Barbershop Post: Osage Rub/ MLSW Kraken aftershave milk Super slick lather today from the Mike's soap, and one of the best barbershop scents around IMO. Paired nicely with the Kraken milk. Got a smooth irritation free shave and the Mickey Lee milk made for a great post shave. Hope everyone else also had a great shaving experience!
Tuesday morning: Neutrogena Men Facial Wash Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster Super Speed/Astra day 2 Stirling Glacial Margaritas in the Arctic S/S Gold Bond Moisturizer Fine Snake Bite A/S Splash Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui E/D/T Bone-chilling, frigid, extremely cold - call it whatever you want!
RazoRock Protégé Semogue 1305 TOBS Rapira Swedish TSD Witch Hazel The brush is new. I like it. I think I like all brushes. It whipped up a nice lather. This is a pretty soft brush. It didn't have much of a smell like a new boar brush does. I really like the finish on this brush. This is the first time I use this blade. At first I was questioning the sharpness. When all was done, I like this blade. It is sharp and comfortable. TOBS, what is there to say? It is just excellent as always. This razor has become my favourite. My Merkur 180 is now in second place. The witch hazel just feels nice. It's a very good product. No nicks, no weepers, no burning, alum wasn't needed, terrific shave.
Today's late shave Hot shower prep FS Synthetic TSD Iced Sub-zero Merkur Progress (3.5) Ladas (4) Gold Bond Medicated Body Lotion Methol Max Monday, perfect for a hot florida afternoon shave. Face lather TSD, three passes with the progress. Finish with gold bond, smooth and cool. Hope y'all did as well, or better.
