Arko April in Russia!
April 13
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Razor - Edwin Jagger DE89l
Blade -
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Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Arko
Post - Cold water rinse, Alum, The Veg
Second day of the Dorco ST-301 Platinum trial. After a somewhat surprising start yesterday it's time to push this piece of steel. It's all about chasing the baby today. Or flaying a layer of skin trying. So off we go. Arko is a great choice for this kind of exercise as it will stay slick and easily re-lather if I need more. The DE89l is pretty mild but not too mild so it should work well for the chase. Now, does the blade have it in it?
First pass was a bit concerning. It felt ok, not too rough, but still not the smoothest. But, unlike yesterday, I felt the effect was a little weak. Seemed a bit rough after I finished the first pass. Is the blade losing it a bit? Second pass, XTG and a much better finish to the pass. Face was near BBS, neck has some work. Pretty typical for my shaves. If I could get rid of my neck I'd have an easier time every day. Of course, my head would also sit right on my shoulders and I'd be even shorter than I am. So, it's the third pass that will make the difference.
Made sure I had a really good lather and went to work ATG. Face first and I could tell I was there. After the first time over with ATG I no longer heard any audible feedback. That's gotta be it for the face. Neck was an XTG, followed by an ATG, followed by a daring G-Slide. By daring I mean I don't know how I avoided a slice. Light touch, keep the pressure off and maintain speed is all I can say. Checked at that point and had my usual two spots still mocking me. Touch up time. Went both directions XTG on those spots, then another G-slide....in the reverse direction of angle. Called it a shave. Can't do more than that.
Rinsed, and here comes the alum. As aggressive as I was I figured it would be a hot day. Not so much. Nice. A bit of heat on the neck but I earned that. I'll take it. Rinsed again and went ahead and got dressed and then checked it. Did you hear the music? That's the sweet sound of the Baby entering the room. Yep, got it. Even SWMBO noticed when she gave me a kiss. That is one smooth shave from a blade that I didn't think could do it.
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Douglas Carey I think you're onto something here. I'll give it another day just to see how it lasts through three full shaves but I am impressed. That's two Dorco's in a month that have worked. Who is that man behind the curtain?! He has to be a wizard!!
Good news!! The boys sobered up had a great night's sleep and made some progress. They got too close to a military base and barely escaped being "recruited". But judging from the training picture they sent they might have been a great fit!
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