Sun 02/02/ 2020 - a date sequence that does not happen often The Grosvenor [ 404 -mixed ] Vitos Super Red Occam- Enoch Feather Proguard [ 4 ] Grey Flannel A/S Lotion Have moved on from the Hiram to the Enoch which some may prefer as its smaller and lighter. This is my first stand up Shave with the Enoch, and it was not bad, quite agile but I personally like the handle length and weight of the Hiram. I may have rushed a bit as the finish was not as good as I have had previously especially around the Jawline and neck.
Lather Catcher Sunday's Shave Cold Water Rinse CTAPT Shaving Cream Jayaruh #340 C.V. Heljestrand C.V. Heljestrand Wedge CWR Cella ASB I've been shaving with @twhite 's TAR this week, but Sunday is for lather catchers. The CTAPT Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #340 badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher razor with a C.V. Heljestrand Wedge blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Cella ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
I'm not familiar with the TAR That's a sweet C.V., I haven't tried any wedge blades yet. Did you hone it or have it honed?
That is an original CVH blade. @twhite is my go to hone guy. I just strop it to keep it sharp. I love shaving with the wedges. This was a very close shave today. Here is everything TAR from my blog: http://jrshaving.blogspot.com/search/label/TAR Tom has made an Alumi[-TAR, too. It is coming to me this week for evaluation. Tom has a sign up list for a pass around. Here is his thread: https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/another-creation.63476/
I'll have to do some reading when I get a minute. Just taking a quick look that thing looks like a beast. And I mean that in a good way.
Super bowl Sunday shave, Feb2-2020 Razor : Schick adjustable Model 3(M3) - MFG 1970-72 Blade : Personna injector SS PTFE (7) Soap: Tabac Brush: Razorock Noir 400 24 mm Pre shave: shower +a dollop of clear Aloe Vera Gel on beard area. Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3. Post shave: Razorock Emperor with witch Hazel + Nivea balm. Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + some irritation on lower neck + 2 weepers = Have some great shaves!
Yesterday's and today shaves both went very well. I dis a cold water/lather shave both days. While I love the luxurious lather of a hot water shave I seem to be getting better results from the cold water. One definite advantage is the lather isn't drying out on me with the cold water shaves. Yesterday Today I love the J.A. Henkles Rapide razor. The handle is fantastic both in length and grip. And the razor shaves great. The Pal adjustable is a really good shaver and the handle is a great length for me. However the low amount of grip is a bit disappointing. I have thought about modifying the handle to add some grip.
Schick C2 Repeating Razor Personna PTFE Blade Frank Shaving Boar Brush Dirty Deeds Bay Rum & Lime Soap Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose Elvado Wild Mint Lime AS Balm
Monday 02.03.20 SOTD First shave with a Schick Proline AC blade graciously sent to me by forum member jgreenepa. Without question the shave was smoother and just as efficient as the Feather Artist Club Professional blade I had been using. Plus, post shave face feel much improved over the Feather. Now to search for a reliable supply. Shugar Soapworks Oatmeal & Verbena Soap lather and rinse RazoRock Satin Silver Hawk SE.V2 Schick Proline AC (1) Yaqi Barber Pole Two Band Badger Proraso Red Tub Old Spice Cologne Original
When I had one, I considered adding a thin strip of self-adhering grip tape to the back. I'd seen some in gray and figured it would look ok. Never got around to it.
I was thinking something more drastic like some file work. But the self adhesive may be a good alternative. Possibly a brush on or dip finish. I'm not sure what products might work well for that though.
SOTD February 3, 2020 Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap Blade: Schick Proline Razor: RazoRock Black Hawk Brush: Stirling Kong synthetic Soap: Stirling Dirty South Shavers Post: Witch hazel, Fine L'Orange Noir aftershave
Mon 3rd Feb. RazoRock Syn.22mm Lea Classic soap Occams-Enoch Feather Proguard [ 5 ] Lea Classic A/S Lotion A back to back Shave with The Enoch. The vital ingredients of Time/ Concentration missing yesterday, ensured that not only was the Shave smooth and comfortable, but the quality of all round finish was up there,
