What are you waiting on to arrive...?

@twhite sent me a Feather Weight last week Tuesday. USPS Tracking said it should have been here Thursday, I thought maybe Friday as it was coming from the left coast to the east coast. Tracking didn't show anything past when it left the original Post Office until today when it got to DC. I begain to believe that it had got lost in the mail as well.

My point being I've had issues with USPS as well as of late.

 

I was watching the blue Ever Ready and the green Surrey Brush. Glad you got them and hope they clean up well.

 

I just bought new blades on eBay! So I'm waiting for them to come in! Can't wait to try them.

 

What kind? I'm thinking of Gillette Nacets and Gillette Silver Blues. I already have Polsilvers that I really like.

 

Perssonas double edge blades

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Reds or blues?

I've had blues and and they work well just not favorite. I gave 100 to my son.

The reds, I have a tuck but have't tried them yet.

 

I bought the blues. I can't wait to try them.

 

Waiting on some Ted Pella single edge blades for my 1912 Ever Ready. I haven't been too concerned with blades, but focusing on technique, figuring that's a bigger key to a great shave. But, I have no personal basis for comparison, so it's time to venture into new territory! Looking forward to it!

 

That's a great idea! I'm doing the same thing.

 

Blade choice doesn't matter anywhere nearly as much as people like to think it does. Consistent QC is important. Results are very largely determined by technique alone. I've seen the setup you have, and if you can't get perfection out of that, don't buy more gear. Focus on "riding the cap" and avoid applying pressure. Almost all (they hate it when I write this) shaving issues related to irritation are caused by high blade angles. Ride the cap and let the bevel do the work. Cartridges teach pressure. Pressure is a detriment with DE. You can't buy technique, but you can earn it for free. Welcome to TSD, and hope the new style of shaving is good for you.

 

That's kinda what my thoughts have been, Bama. In fact, you and I have bounced comments back and forth about technique, blades, etc. It was you that got me thinking about how to tell when a blade is dull. I respect and admire the injenuity of the counters, rotaters, etc, but it would seem to me that if the blade tugs, it's time to change it. Seems pretty straightforward. I guess I'd just like to try something different for variety in the hobby, as I'm pretty confident in my technique at this point. I'm having a blast with this hobby and all of it's aspects.

 

Once the techniques are solid, variety is fun. My goal is to prevent people from having a large collection of premium gear and a never ending rotation of mediocre results with that collection.

 

I understand your point. I never thought of it that way. I am loving the learning process that goes along with the nice shave.

 

We'll put, Bama. Ive waited a while to use a different blade for that very reason.

 

I promise that if you truly master one setup first, you'll have much more fun trying new gear. Also, we won't have to read another "I spent $250 on a razor machined from envium alloy equipped with kryptonite blades and now I have razor burn" thread. I'd rather read a "I just bought a new razor, and wow what an upgrade, so easy and intuitive!" thread. People are destined to write one of the two things mentioned above. The difference between the two positions lies outside the gear.

 

Savile Row Select QS124 24mm Silvertip Natural Horn


Luke Pinion Copper Handle


Length: 3-1/2"
Weight: 85 grams
OD: 0.498" / 0.315" at tip
Material: C110 copper


Luke Pinion 316 SS Bamboo Handle


Length: 3.328"
Weight: 57 grams
OD: 0.535" major diameter / 0.315" at tip
Material: 316SS



Forgot that I also have a RazoRock Baby Smooth DE Safety Razor on the way

 

Not sure what to do with the Surrey, picked it up for the other brush in the lot. I may just PIF. I want something green but preferably an old Ever Ready or Made Rite. Hopefully I can track one down, saw 2 I really like and got busy and missed the end of the auction.

Progress so far on the Blue Ever-Ready. It was pretty heavily stained but got most of it cleaned up. Need to decide between tux or std maggard knot. Then Ill let the wife pick which one she wants.

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Need something to keep me busy, so I went for these two brushes for restoration........

 

Incoming...

 

nice looking......