Thanks, Gary!

How much Tabac is too much Tabac? Trick question. There is no such thing as too much Tabac. Fine shave!!

Thanks Patric!
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Very nice shave Neil!
like the brush, cool handle.
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Nice shave Jeff!!
"...continue with this razor until I reach the bloodless BBS level..." Oh its possible, keep practicing!
I have faith!!
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would be cool if stirling did a 007 set ..

Great report and pics Charlie!

I don't ever want to blood like the last time I cut myself up.

My beards getting salt n pepper too.

Awesome shave Gary!

thank you Joe ,good morning..

thank you sir,my thoughts exactly..

thank you Patrick,good morning..

Thanks Jim. The SARB035 is a beauty too. For me, the white dial is more difficult to for me to read. If I go for another Seiko someday, I'll still like to get a JDM diver. Enjoy your day!

Thanks Gary. Good morning to you, my Gillette expert and friend!

Thanks Tim. I hope you had a fantastic weekend! I also enjoy reading your informative and entertaining shave reports, and I look forward to walking alongside you on the shavette focus. A lot of folks have already offered some great suggestions. I guarantee that using a shavette will become routine for you after 100 shaves. I'm all thumbs. If I can do it, I know you can too. Here's the deal...we're gonna continue the focus until...well...



We'll sit back politely, wink at each other, and let the others (those with weaker constitutions and generally less resolve) continue to amass items in their dens. We'll master shavettes together. You can buy stuff, but you can't buy technique. Just remember, we keep going till you say, "Hit it, Helga!"

Thanks Joe. I have small wrists and hands. This watch has a 38 mm case, so it's a bit smaller than many modern production watches, and it actually looks great on a strap. In fact, that's how I may wear it.

If you're not a watch guy, that's one thing. Your phone will be more accurate than any watch. However, if you'd like to have a nice dress watch that also doubles for casual wear, more or less as an accessory, this is one to consider.

I recommend staying far away from the watch peddlers at the mall. If you decide to have a watch put on a strap or need help removing bracelet links, find a qualified watchmaker. They'll be glad to help. I can help you find one in your area if you are interested.

Thanks Jim!

Thanks Patrick!

Good morning/afternoon, Gary. Just came back from the gym.

When I was a kid, I had an album of American History "adventures"-those that helped make our country what it is-and the Pony Express story was one of them. To this day, the songs to introduce the stories are among the best music I've ever heard.

Oh, JIMMY Bond...yes, of course.

Week 3 (Comfort Week)
Feb. 17--Episode 17: “Bloody Monday”

DE89
Working with the DE89 today...



Calling it work seems a bit unfair. I had a wonderful shave with this razor for the first time since I started this showdown. I stopped looking at the razor to find the angle. I focused on where I was shaving, and left the angle-finding up to feel--much better! Great shave

Week 3 Gear
Blade: SS non-coated gem (3)
Brush: Kong
Soap: Stirling Texas on Fire
AS: Tsuka
Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented



The Shave
1st pass (XTG) went very well. Found my mojo, and eventually held the razor at a tilt that replicates a slant's angle as I am wont to do when I feel comfortable with a shaver. 2nd pass (ATG) went equally well. Coulda, woulda, shoulda stopped there, but decided to do some buffing touch-ups. Got obsessive on my chin, and drew blood--a small amount that quit bleeding even before the cold-water rinse. Still, a close, comfortable shave. Very happy with the results.

The Score
Comfort: 0. BUT, had I not drawn blood today, I'd have given this one a '4.' Only the slightest indication of irritation.
Closeness: 0. BBS/DFS. Would have given this a '4.'

Tally



1st off, I'm a bit out of order--I looked at the wrong chart earlier this week, and shaved with the 1912, when it should have been the Flare Tip. Such is life.

The tally looks bad, but ironically, these have been some of my best shaves this month--crazy. Still, We'll shoot for a bloodless shave with the German 37 tomorrow. Have a fantastic day everyone. I'll catch up with you all later in the afternoon

fine shave Tim..

Thank you, Gary!

We all need a goal, even if temporary.

That’s what I now realize, Joe. I have more razors than any sane person would ever need. I’m going to need to do vest in the near future. I want to get down to no more than 12.

Nice shave, Tim. Sorry about the weeper.