Jolly Good June!
June 14
Razor - Gold Dollar 800
Soap - Proraso
Brush - Vie Long 12061 - The Pony
Post - Cold rinse, Alum, Nivea, The Veg
Time to see if I can get the month back on track. After bailing on yesterday's first attempt with the GD800 I felt a bit better this morning so decided to give it a go. In a bit of a change of routine I shaved prior to showering. Used a hot towel to soak my face and get it nice and moist for the event. I chose Proraso Green mainly because it's as foolproof as Arko, and the Pony just because I wanted to. Great lather, nice and slick so should provide what I need to try this new straight out.
The GD800 is a Chinese made razor, big brother to the 208 that several have used here. It's a 6/8 blade, stainless steel, and has some heft. It was honed by Lee at Wet Shaving Products who seems to be one of the best with the Gold Dollars. Sent it shave ready, so we'll see.
My first impression on the setdown and first stroke was good. Nice audible feedback and even though it's heavier than what I'm used to it was easy to control. Angle set easily enough and the first pass wasn't bad. My lack of practice with TSR's showed, but I expected that. Pretty uneven pass with spots that need quite a bit of work, but the razor seems to be working fine. At times it feels a bit tuggy so I'll pay attention to stropping when I'm done to try and smooth it out. It's also entirely possible my angle isn't holding steady which could cause some of that feeling as well. You've gotta be at the right angle to cut after all.
No blood on the first pass. Second pass XTG and I'm having my usual issues setting up the pass. Just not used to the feel like I am with pain sticks. Straights are similar in one way, totally different in another. Finished that pass no blood and CCS. I'm calling it good. No work today so who cares and.....with no blood I'll stop while I'm still ahead.
Fairly impressed with this razor. It's not as cool as a vintage but it seems to be a pretty solid shaver, even in the hands of a relative novice. With work we'll see how it does over the long haul.
Hope your Tuesday is going well. Heat advisory here today no doubt followed by big storms. Welcome to the Lou!
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