January 10 Parker SRX Rapira Swedish Supersteel (2) 30 Day Crew LE figured maple w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB & Terre d’Hermes 12th focus shave
January 11 Parker SRX Lord Super Stainless (1) 30 Day Crew LE figured maple w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB & Pinaud Clubman 13th focus shave
(Originally posted in the straight razor thread) My first shave with a shavette. For my first shavette, I chose the Feather SS Japanese (Kamisori style) razor, thinking it would be easier to handle and maneuver. I've had some experience with traditional -- western style -- straights, but it was a few years ago. Razor: Feather SS Japanese Blade: Feather ProGuard -- My goto blade for my AC razors is Schick Proline, but I figured, what the heck, training wheels Soap: Saponificio Veresino 70th Anniversary Special Edition Brush: Plisson Synthetic AS: Saponificio Veresino Dolomiti Skin: Stirling Witch Hazel with Aloe Sutures: 4/0 Nylon with surgical needle Extras: Life-Flight on speed dial The razor was, indeed, much easier to maneuver, especially with my off-hand. Size, weight and balance are perfect with this razor. The shave went much better than expected with only a couple of small weeper around my chin -- a cleft is problematic. I took my time and got an amazingly close one-pass shave in most areas. The area along my jawline is my most difficult area with any razor and, as it's a difficult angle, I did not attempt too close a shave there. Overall, it was a fun shave with a very nice new tool. I'll keep using the Guard blades as I refine my skill and eventually, try the Schicks.
January 13 Parker SRX Lord Super Stainless (2) 30 Day Crew LE figured maple w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB & Aramis 14th focus shave
January 14 Parker SRX Lord Super Stainless (1) 30 Day Crew LE figured maple w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot C.O. Bigelow Alum, Thayers WH & USB 15th focus shave
January 15 Parker SRX Lord Super Stainless (2) 30 Day Crew LE figured maple w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB & Pinaud Clubman 16th focus shave
January 18 Parker SRX Rapira Swedish Supersteel (2) 30 Day Crew LE figured maple w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot C.O. Bigelow Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Pinaud Clubman & Aramis 18th focus shave
January 19 Parker SRX Rapira Swedish Supersteel (1) 30 Day Crew LE figured maple w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Pinaud Clubman & Aramis 19th focus shave
January 20 Parker SRX Rapira Swedish Supersteel (2) JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB & Pinaud Clubman 20th focus shave
January 21 Parker SRX Lord Super Stainless (1) JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH & USB 21st focus shave
January 23 Parker SRX Lord Super Stainless (2) JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot C.O. Bigelow Alum, Thayers WH, USB & Aramis 22nd focus shave
This was my ninth shavette use since December 30, 2019. Been using Personna Lab Blue blades in the Luxor with increasingly better results. I became aware of another model made by this manufacturer - The Luxor Pro. It has safety tabs that help cover the heel & toe of the DE blade. I've relied on a tip by Jared @PickledNorthern - muting the tips of the blade by a gentle rub on a sharpening stone.
January 24 Parker SRX Lord Super Stainless (1) JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Pinaud Clubman & Aramis 23rd focus shave
January 25 Parker SRX Lord Super Stainless (2) JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB, CC Bay Rum & Aramis 24th focus shave
January 26 & 27 Parker SRX Rapira Swedish Supersteel (1 & 2) JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH, USB, CC Bay Rum & Terre d’Hermès 25th & 26th focus shave
January 28 Parker SRX Rapira Swedish Supersteel (1) B-400 by Tom handle w/Envy White Supreme Two-band Soap Commander Love Alum, Thayers WH & USB 27th focus shave