November 17, 2017- Shenanigans I'm still trying to identify the mystery cap that came with my Bakelite Star razor. The closest match I've seen is the Philips Philite though I think there are some subtle differences. Along the way, I realized something... The geometry of the base of the cap is the same as a OT top cap (right down to the fact that neither will work right with the Star). So... And off we go! The shave seemed a bit rougher/more aggressive, though that may have been the Astra SP which was already in the razor showing its age. No issues and a quiet Alum, however, and a very high DFS overall. It's an interesting combo and one that I might have to try again. I almost wish I could find a loose OT baseplate to permanently pair with the cap. Still waiting on the NOS Rubie Stainless blades. They appear to be stuck in a causality look as they have departed Trenton, NJ for the second day in a row.
Oh, is today Friday? I thought yesterday was..... Have a great day, my friend. I'm so glad you and your Dad have good times together. Treasure these times.
Great photo and lineup Perry. When I clean my brushes, I find that they release the lather more quickly and don't hog it in the knot.
Thanks everyone for the compliments on the brush. Again, all credit goes to @jtspartan, as I am just the guy who gets to enjoy it. As far as the knot, it performs almost identically to the Stirling 26mm badger, which is a knot I like quite a bit. That knot was originally destined for this handle, but I broke the base of the knot while extracting it from the handle and ended up having to do emergency surgery. The surgery was a success, although the knot isn't perfectly symmetrical anymore, so I put it in an inexpensive Crown King (PAA) handle that was being discontinued (i.e. on sale for cheap). Ironically, I like that brush quite a bit, but I felt the new handle deserved its own pristine knot.
Thanks, Clint. For face lathering shave sticks, I find the plissoft synthetics work like a charm. A perfect match of brush to task.
I am going to be sad when this one is done. It is not a candy scented lime. It is more of lime squeezed into a drink smell. Its good stuff. They also have a Lilac one, that I am told smells like the Veg, minus the cat urine.
Enjoy your time off, Perry. Have safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. I hope it's a restful and blessed time for you all.
Great photo, Clint. You seem to be getting a run out of that Gem blade! Nice shot of the Sheraton, Jim! Perhaps some of that built up soap sum prevents the brush from being a lather hog ? A pair of gorgeous brushes Randy, you need to post more SOTD photos! I've got a few errands this morning. Have no fear, I shall not deprive you of the baby pic!
Thank you Andrew. I am pleased with how the Gem blade is holding up. I usually get somewhere around 10 shaves with the blade in a Gem razor so I am expecting something similar in the OneBlade.
