OCtober!!! October 11 Razor - Gem Micromatic Open Comb Blade - (2) Soap - Tabac Brush - Stirling Synthetic Post - Alum Time for the second shave on the MMOC. After last night's somewhat rough finish, irritation wise, I was eager to see if I learned anything. Apparently I did. Tonight's shave was quite comfortable and the alum was a lot quieter at the finish. The finish, by the way, was very nearly the baby. So close. The key was knowing the angle instead of having to find it, and never letting it change while letting the weight of the razor handle the work. Light touch, right angle, great Tabac lather from the big Stirling brush and the end result was great. The feel during the shave was also great and the audible on the blade was quite nice. Can't complain any about this one. Makes you think that if Gem had been better at marketing if they could have been more dominant. The shaves I get with their razors are always great. A day closer to Friday. Hope your Wednesday treated you well!
Delta Echo did a fantastic job on that razor. It really pops in your photos. I just got a shipping notice from Delta Echo that my trio of Gillette adjustables are on their way back home and I'm practically pacing the floor now waiting...
I remember that you had your local shop order those particular bikes in for you or something. Bromptons from England, aren't they? It sounds like they have been working well for you?
Thank you. A lot of my photos are on the phone but this week's photos were taken with a 35mm DSLR. I have been playing with the settings trying to alter the depth of field.
OCtober12, 2017 Timeless OC 0.95mm with Triad Ti Aristocrat Feather Shavemac LE with DO1 2 Band Flat Top Reef Point Test Depth Witch Hazel with Menthol Cool Water EDT Another great shave this morning. Everything just seemed to work well together. I went with a 3 pass shave followed by touch ups along my jaw line and lower right neck. Unfortunately I did not catch the baby but I did manage to give him a good scare. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
SOTD October 12, 2017 Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap Blade: Schick Razor: Schick G8 injector Brush: Artisan badger Lather: Wilkinson Sword shave stick Post: Witch hazel, Speick aftershave WTG, touch up Another good shave from a shave stick. The key for me is "less is more" as I rub it on my face. I think there was too much soap and not enough vigorous lathering in the past and I had sticky, poorly hydrated lather. I've gotten much better at the lathers from the sticks and have enjoyed them this month. Today's shave was no exception. Smooth and comfortable and nice results. I'm still evaluating the Stirling pre-shave soap but will admit that my shaves this month so far have been excellent. Perhaps this is a product worth keeping in my routine? Time will tell. Enjoy your day!
Wonderful photo Perry. Like you getting the right amount of soap on my face was the key to shave sticks.
Surprisingly pleased with my shave this morning. It felt good enough even after the first pass, but I went ahead with the second anyway. Lee's pucks at WSP are smaller than other "large" brands, but as I've been saying, he makes up for it by cramming the soap right up to the top, thus spillage becomes easy.
OCtober 12th Gillette Old Type w Feather (3) TGN Boar TFS Farinik SS Thayers Chatillon Lux Gratiot League Square AS Another nice shave this morning. Whipped up a decent lather with the Farinik. I find it a little different that the other TFS soap I have, and not quite like any other scent profile I own. The excellent Gratiot League Square seems to pair very well with it. 3 routine passes with minimal touch up and no weepers. These have been the first 3 days with a Feather. Obviously this is a blade with a reputation for being very sharp and I've no doubt it is a very sharp blade, but I'm not sure it is significantly sharper than some of my Russian favourites. A good blade so far, but not a gamechanger for me. I'll switch to a NEW LC and use the Feather with it as well. Have a great day all!
October 12, 2017 Razor: NDC Post-War Gillette Tech Blade: Tian-Li Super Blue Blade (2) Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22 Cream: KMF fragrance-free Post: Alum, Listerine, WH I decided to try this blade from @Linuxguile one more time and, just to be safe, stacked the deck as much in its favor as I could: lighter beard, mild razor, and palm stropping. The result was a smoother shave but, overall, kind of "Meh!". The Alum was totally quiet but it is clear that the reduction is not as good. I suspect that the Tech might actually be *too* mild for this blade. (Which sounds a lot like some of Neal's experiences with various blades.) Call it a CCS and move on. Overall, I'd say the blade is usable but not one of the greats of China or anywhere. I suspect it is probably intended for sale in either an impoverished area or for domestic consumption. On a different note... It occurs to me that I should probably give you all a quick update on my ongoing health issues. First the arm is better, though still not 100%. The EMG definitely showed signs of Carpal Tunnel though I haven't gotten the final report from my Primary yet. The Stress Test showed signs of a possible blockage of the right coronary artery or the one behind it. I have a Cardiac Catherization scheduled for Tuesday and, if a blockage or sufficient narrowing is found, my Cardiologist will impact a balloon stent. Obviously, we are nervous but hopeful. Thank you all, so far, for your prayers and well wishes.
Route 66 Twisted Tweed Soap Jayaruh #155 Brush Millikin Stub Tail Razor Thayers WH WSP Gaelic Tweed After Shave Have a great day!
OCtober 12, 2017 Shavemac 400 Silvertip D01 Two Band Mike's Natural Soap Pine & Cedarwood Blackland Blackbird OC with Triad Ti Polsilver Super Iridium CRSW Juniper ADP Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro
