Well said Joe!

Of course, you wouldn't actually want more than a feeling while shaving. Badomp, Badomp!

I think you will be surprised at experiencing winter scents in the heat.

Awesome shave Blair! Great total time!

I can't hear "The A-Train" without thinking of my grandfather. He couldn't pass anywhere near a piano without playing something (he knew hundreds of swing era songs), but "The A-Train" was the one I enjoyed listening to him play the most. I have his collection of 78 RPM albums. The Missus wants me to digitize them so we can get rid of them to make room for other things--I keep avoiding and deflecting the conversation

Amen!

Super gear, pic and shave Jason. The Schick injectors always give a nice shave!

A classic and classy shave, Jason! I love the B&W photo

I might try a XTG, XTG shave with the shavette today just to see what happens.

I think it's just overall 'seat' time. Some open edge razors a little faster for me, like the Feather AC DX shavette, most are about the same or a little slower. Open edge shaves don't feel rushed currently...in fact it's the opposite. I pick up the safety razors either cause I'm in a rush, or I'm traveling. What I was trying to do with my timing is count what would be 'equal' time between a safety and open edge shave, i.e. preshave....which with a straight is when I overlap stropping, or with a safety...it's fiddling with blade loading/unloading/breaking/throwing away/etc. For me there's fiddly tedium time with safety razors too. Kind of averages out....until there's honing. That's more of a time consumer, but it's very infrequently so far with the current routine and edge status on my straights.

Wasn't it just a few weeks ago that @Bama Samurai posted a 7 min 1 pass shavette shave (with DFS results)? That's experience at work, darned quick and efficient. But...I want to enjoy the lather longer!

Carnivale is the best! I know the owner and his son Joe. Colosseo is good also. However, I went to Rocco's in Mt Sinai. I figured it would not be crowded and I was right.

Beautiful shave Gary..

Wonderful shave, pic, gear and post Andrew.

Wow, that NEW Federal set is stunning, Gary! As is the Simpson Sunspot. Great line up and photo

Gemini Shave Month (Twin shaves-same set up two days in a row).

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Double Duck Twin Duck Special #1
Brush: Jayaruh 410 with Omega #48 Boar
Lather: Soap Commander Vision
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
Additional Care:
Barbero Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

A wonderful shave. I have not used the SC Vision in quite a while. I am always impressed with how well the SC soaps lather and perform. I have Vision and Honor in my den. The Jayaruh brush once again performed marvelously, easily whipping up a thick lather.

The Twin Duck razor delivered a superb shave . I did get once minor nick on my left cheek due to user error. I failed to stretch the skin adequately while using my non dominant hand.

The AV Ice Blue splash accompanied with the Stirling balm finished off this shave nicely. This was a great noontime shave, following a morning workout and an hour and a half of splitting wood. Now it is pool time.

Enjoy your day gentlemen.

Wow! Gorgeous photo, Andrew--all those greens and wonderful gear . That Super Speed looks amazing, and the Menthol Palmolive sounds awesome!

Thanks Joe! I should have also stated the cool factor that is inherent with straight razors.

I know, right? The song was Chris' @Bama Samurai clever reminder for successful shavette shaves (actually any shave, come to think of it). I tend to be heavy handed with a razor unless I remind myself not to be--"Pressure Drop" is a great reminder

Thanks, Joe!