OCtober-een!
October 28
Grand Blade Trials
Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (9)
Blade -
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Soap - Arko
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum
Final day for the Indian Wilkinson and I was anticipating a very nice shave - or a harsh reminder that some blades can't handle the full aggressiveness of the Slim on 9. Arko and the Wolf for a great lather and the first pass seemed to prove out the really nice shave. As smooth as last night and even as smooth as day one. Excellent result. Second pass XTG also felt just as smooth and the finish of that second pass was awesome. Still needed a little to get the baby on the third pass when, while working on the left cheek, I saw the blood under my chin on the left. Second pass apparently got one nick that I didn't feel. Hmmmmm. No technique issues, everything was picture perfect but there's a ding.
Finished the third pass without further incident and the baby seemed to show up. Alum time. Sometimes smooth feeling on the shave is deceptive and this is one of those times. We're talking an all over burn with a number of really hot spots in addition to the nick. I'm taking the baby back because of that amount of irritation. I can say DFS, and a really smooth one, but not without a price. Clearly this blade, while great on the 2 and fantastic on 6, crosses over to the harsh side on 9. Disappointing, really, as I thought I'd found a great one in the midst of the mediocre.
Many have discounted this blade as being less than the German Wilkinson and I wonder if they have largely used aggressive razors. We'll find out when the German Wilkie comes up for its turn.
Next three days will be a finish to OCtober! I have three OC razors, the 1918, New LC and Fatip, so I'll give them all a day to shine with a Rapira Super Stainless blade. Should be a fun way to end the month! Still debating on what to do in NOVember. Rule or continue Trials? Trials or go to a Rule? If it's a Rule it will be with straights. The debate continues.
Going to stop by the local Indian shop before travelling back to Moscow on the Mississippi. Have a great weekend!
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