Week 2
Feb. 9 Episode 9: "Strange..."
Kind of a bizarre shave today, but still... bloodless (though I don't quite know how). Next in the rotation was the Ever Ready 1912. A mild and smooth shaver usually, but the last time I used it, things felt rough
and she bit me. Today was the same experience, minus the blood. Frustrating, but ultimately I think I figured it out. More on that later...
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There it is, all brassed out with a couple of pitts, and I love the thing flaws and all. Even if it shaved me rough today.
Week 2 Gear
- Blade: 2x Gem SS (2)--this will be elucidated upon later
- Brush: Kong
- Soap: Stirling Sandpiper
- AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
- Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cooling
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The Shave...
...went poorly. All passes. It got the job done, but it was tuggy, and the angle that usually works for me wasn't. Probably should have checked the blade, but I tend to think these things are my fault; they usually are--this time was no exception. All three passes went without blood drawn, but at the end of my final pass, the rinse stung. Time and further scrutiny revealed nothing. The shave was a win.
Stoopid Is as Stoopid Does
Upon cleanup, I was going to just rinse the razor and put it away like my DE's. That's what I did last time. But this time I thought, "Hey, I don't clean out my DE's (non-TTO's) because I don't want to disassemble the razor. If the razor is designed to more easily access the blade, I'm taking advantage of the design feature." Must have been inspired this morning. I quickly pull out the blade while turning to start cleaning my gear. Rinse the brush and shave bowl, rinse the 1912 inside and out, dry it, and turn to the blades. Yes, I said blades. I'm staring at the counter and two gems are staring right back at me. "Huh... ohhhhhhh!" That explains the shaves, but I still have NO idea how I was shaving with two gems stacked one on the other. I shave without my glasses, but I am not
that blind. I do, however, suffer from a chronic case of morning-stupid--not at my best when it's early.
Scores
Comfort: noticeable, even moderate irritation this morning. Score: 2
Closeness: Mostly BBS with some DFS spots. Score: 4
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Hope everybody has a splendid Sunday! I'll catch up with you all Monday morning
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