7 and 8 April 2023. Arko April continues...
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Back to back shaves with two different Arkos each day,
Comparing two different blades again yesterday and today, using my Gillette Rocket HD left side, and Rocket right side of face, since they are the closest I have to being identical.
7 April 2023
Growth: 28 hours
Lather Bowl: blue
Brush: Old Vulfix Pure Badger
Razor 1:
Left side of Face: Gillette Rocket HD with Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Razor 2:
Right side of Face: Gillette Rocket with Permasharp (1)
Face Prep and Pre shave: my usual, no change
Cream/Soap:
Arko with
Imperial Leather A/S
Post Shave: The usual with Thayer’s
Aftershave: Tabac A/S to finish off with
Passes: Usual 3 passes and Touch ups:
Results: Nicks: None Red spots: None
Really do like these Gillettes. They inspire confidence in the tricky areas.
There is a definite difference between these blades: more tuggy with the Gillette Blue, but overall still a great shave.
8 April 2023
Growth: 24 hours
Brush: Old Vulfix pure badger
Razor 1:
Left side of Face: Gillette Rocket HD with Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Razor 2:
Right side of Face: Gillette Rocket with Permasharp (2)
Face Prep and Pre shave: my usual, no change
Cream/Soap:
Arko, pure and
unadulterated!
Post Shave: Alum silent, Thayer’s
Aftershave: Proraso refreshing.
Passes: Usual 3 passes and Touch ups:
Results: No damage. A super smooth shave.
What can I say:
Yesterday,
Arko with 1/3 bottle of Imperial leather A/S = silly idea. I think this was waaaay to much stink to add to the Arko: I suspect what happens is the alcohol dries the lather as it evaporates, you have to be quick to finish each side of the face. I think this contributes to the dragging feeling.
Today,
pure Arko brand new tub heavy loading, into the bowl, I think this is better than many other soaps I have, on par with the MWF.
The thing is it didn't dry out at all, so I could take my time with each pass, very nice, I am even beginning to embrace the scent.
(Esoteric question: could it be the puck is a different to the stick? )
Comparing both the GSB and the Platinum this morning, each on day 2, I still think the GSB felt more draggy, especially on the first pass.
But very good overall. Glad I did this, I can keep my other 19 tucks of the GSB!
Have a peaceful and blessed Easter everyone.
PS: I have binned the Adulterated Arko
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