January 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Much better shave this morning, with the heat and hot water back to normal*. Went a little easier with the Stoylin Spice A.S. this morning(too much of a burn for my comfort zone yesterday, with same). Another chin weeper(same side as the others, what is THAT about?). Great soap-spreading with the Maggard brush.



*The heat is ONNNN
The heat is ONNN
Well, this is a classic old-school song
The lyrics of which I can't recall

 

The shave with the LC New and Black Ninja was close enough yesterday that I did not need to shave today.

Enjoy your day.

 

Thank you Joseph. Overall I’m in great shape but my left elbow is bothering me. I’m sure it is aggravated by my work station.


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Nice summary of the issues with the Rapira and taking one (two?) for the team. I think it was the lack of blade curvature that made me wonder about the cap and/or handle of the Rapira. Given that both razors are based on the last-generation Tech, I'd expect similar dynamics from both. The lack of blade curvature on the Rapira makes me wonder if one of a couple of possibilities could be happening:

1. The uppermost cap threads are not cut cleanly or far enough, stopping the handle from tightening to the optimal point.
2. The thread is too long and is bottoming out inside the handle. (I assume the handle is hollow but there may be a bottom to the chromed area.)
3. (Not as likely) The baseplate has some strange curvature or angle at the safety bar which is increasing the apparent gap.

It's a shame that the cap thread limits interchangeability. I think I sent you a JunJie a long time ago. I wonder if the handle from it would fit the Rapira.

I actually looked at ordering a Rapira but the shipping costs push it beyond what I consider it to be worth for the experience. (And, yes, I devote way too much time to overthinking a cheap Chinese razor.)

 

Love the warm tones in the photo Jason. Good luck today.


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Thank you Jason. I’m sure it will go well.


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Excellent report Danny. Thanks for taking the time.


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Andrew I have a long way to go.

 

Sweet ! ! ! ! !

 

Thanks Clint............just trying to give back a little info. I have recieved a lot of help and info on this forum.

 

Clint.............beautiful pictures and gear. The brass just looks at home in the pine straw.

 

Preach!

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That's still an A- shave in my book. I have been overconfident when I shave my head and so inevitably, Nick comes over my house without an invitation.

 

January 15, 2019

Blackland Blackbird Triad Ti
Gillette Platinum
BSB 2 Two Band
MDC Original
Fine Green Vetiver
Brooks Brothers Blue

ACES today! Face lathered the MDC with ("Sancho") BSB-2. I had an easy thick n' odorous lather in no time at all. The Blackbird is Blackland's first razor could be their best. In any case I'm having difficulty putting it down. After two quick passes I had a near perfect shave with little to clean up. MDC is outstanding soap, expensive and justifiably so. I hope to replace the Original, it's at the top of the list for Father's Day.
The cobwebs have been blown away. I'm very smooth, smell grrreat, and ready for another day. Hope your shave and day are great.

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Thanks guys. It has been fun using the Parker, and the shaves are progressively improving. I may extend the shavette focus through February with my Feather SS folder. I hope you all are having a fantastic day.

 

Beautiful brush and the razor ain't bad either.

 

I’m doing a mini-focus this week of SE shaves. I forgot how nice they can shave. I’m smooooth.
Travel SOTD
Stirling Black Ice Soap
Portland Razor Company Brush
GEM 1912 Razor
GEM blade
Stirling Red Eye After Shave
Have fun!

 

Thank you, Jason! The Vector is an awesome razor. I believe Blackland is going to release a polished version in the near future.

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Hope your PT went well amigo. I'm due for a steroid injection in my back Friday.

 

Wonderful Tobacco Tuesday shave, Jason! Great photo.

Thanks, Jason! This raspberry and leather scent is compelling. I'm enjoying it a lot.

Wonderful photo and post, Danny!

Beautiful photo and setup, Mark!

Looking good, Brian!