fine friday arko face lather,smooth 2 passer with the fb tech/polisilver.blade holding up well.one more for tomorrow then binned.we'll see.
I don't think I'll 3017, but I'll certainly join you for a few shaves. I let my Arko stick (now picked) air out for many months. I quite enjoy the scent now that it's calmed down some. I'll report here after.
Saturday, December 3 Day 15 Arko~~CH2~~Cobra Classic/Feather Professional Super~~Jerry Juice~~Oud Assam No denying that today's lather would win "Best in Show". (Assuming anosmic judges) The Cobra is a skipper. There, I said it. I use the exact same blades in my Feather DX and AC WITHOUT skipping. Too bad, because the design is unique and gorgeous. Alum has quelled the slippage issue, although it's a step I would prefer to eschew. Jerry Juice is showing real signs of imminent depletion---so is the Arko---finally. Oud Assam for a cool, December morn.
another fine arko shave in the books.black flaretip/polsilver is a nice combo.smooth efficient but a touch lighter than i'm used to.no issue though.picked up the usual stragglers the techs sometimes don't catch.nice shaver.fine caps it off.awesome.back to arko next wednesday for 3 days..
Lather: Arko Razor: Focus shavette (face) & Rockwell 6c (head) Blade: Gillette Silver Blues in both razors Brush: TurnNshave Quartermoon synthetic Post: Zingari Man The Merchant Excellent shave... I almost forget just how slick Arko is. It lathered quickly and easily like always and provided a comfortable three passes that allowed minor buffing without my having to re-lather. Now that the scent isn't so strong, it is a highly enjoyable soap with the caveat of my having to rely on a balm or moisturizing splash to counter the tight feeling my skin always gets after using Arko. I almost always use a post anyway, so it's not a big deal.
Sunday, December 4 Day 16 Arko~~Semogue 2012 SE Mistura~~French-Market Gillette #44 RFB~~Jerry Juice~~Vintage Brut So, I abandoned the Cobra Classic and the CH2 Synthetic, because...I had to, if I am to be successful in this 3017 Challenge. I am sticking with the Arko and the Sailor Jerry AS. Indeed, I am re-thinking my opinion vis-a-vis Arko slickness. Best neck-work I have experienced for a while.
more work shifts and more arko shaves..this week. new rfb 2 piece/platinum/mr.ee custom omega/arko/brut..
another fine arko shave.smooth 2 passer with the new rfb 2 piece/platinum combo.brut to finish.top of the puck is smoothing out a bit..
Day 18 The Castle Forbes has held up well after 3 weeks of shaving. No worries about finishing this challenge. The end is in sight…under 10 shaves now, methinks.
I’m super stoked…the wood for Charlie and/or Joseph’s bowls finally came in. Looks even better than I thought:
Monday, December 5 Day 17 Arko~~Rubberset 400/3~~Kampfe Bros. Star/Gem~~Jerry Juice~~Vintage Balenciaga Pour Homme The Rubberset was happy to have been chosen. It's been a while... The handle's so super cool and the Omega knot takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'. The Gem blade is a noisy thang---especially when it echoes around in the Star. DFS on the neck and finished with what I have read in the past, is the very first men's scent, released in the west, with Oud. Vintage Balenciaga.
late evening one pass shave.boar brush,just soaked and go .locked and loaded.off the cuff.this arko soap is awesome.no fiddling about like MWF.just lathers,slick and smooth.i know williams has it's followers but..if only they had stayed in the game..dropped the ball imo..
up for this week's arko work shaves..usual changes will apply.. french market new rfb/tatra blade/omega/arko/nivea.
RR Hawk V3A Schick Proline Semogue BC Mistura 22mm Institut Karite Soap Superior 70 Bay Rum Back to my originally scheduled soap. Enjoy Arko.
