March 1st
Razorock BlackHawk V2 w Feather Pro (1)
Razorock Irish Countryside SS
30DC LE
Thayers
Fine Fresh Vetiver AS
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First day of my focus with my new BlackHawk. I think the pic is pretty self explanatory in that this is an SE razor that takes Artist Club blades. It is an aluminum razor, and as such is very light. This is my first Artist Club Safety razor, however the Feather Pro blades came from
@Keithmax last year with the CJB Shavette. First use of this soap as well- We have already bantered on here that this is a TFS soap, and is their 'Super Tallow' formula with Tallow, Shea Butter and Lanolin. I whipped up a quite nice, thick lather. Took it to the bowl for a first use and got this GIT dupe right in the range I like. I don't own the Creed original, but have had Stirling's Sharp Dressed Man, which I loved the scent of. I am pretty lousy at scent descriptions, but here goes- This is not as strongly scented on the puck as SDM is, nor is it quite as 'fresh' smelling. After one use? More than an acceptable scent, but not quite the powerhouse that SDM is. It doesn't burn me, though...
I did a full 3 pass shave with my new toy. Took extra care to be keep a light touch, especially given the aluminum razor. I ended up with a very nice shave. My neck is as good as I ever get it, actually. I felt a little sandpaper around my mouth, though and thought I'd give it a little touch up. Mistake. Forgot this was a new AC blade for a sec and gave myself a small cut. AC blades don't create tiny weepers, they create nice, small, clean cuts. Had to get the Styptic out, but still a very good shave. The Fine splash seems to be a decent match as well. 3 hours later and my face is still soft as well. A really good first shave with this combo. I'll use the same razor/soap combo tomorrow and see how the lather is with face-lathering.
Have a great day, all!
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