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clint64 · Apr 15, 2019

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Day 101.

I broke out the Proraso for menthol Monday. I'm still not brave enough to try a straight razor shave with a Glacial. Next month, I'll probably give the straights a pause so I can play with some other toys that I have never used. An Autostrop, Enders, Durham Duplex, and maybe even a Rolls Razor. Then the Glacials will get some long overdue love.
Don't take that to mean that I'm "settling" for Proraso. Not the case at all. I like Proraso a lot, especially the aftershave splash. (Does it show?) I will always have it around.
I swapped out the Mockba for the Dovo Best today. Four passes, then the Karve to finish the base of the neck. A first rate shave.
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Excellent report and shave Robert.

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clint64 · Apr 15, 2019

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Good afternoon/evening, gents! I’ve been watching from the sidelines again this month. Right now I’m lagging about 600 posts behind - and for me lately, isn’t too awful. Lots going on in the thread this month and tons of great shaves and photos. Keep up the great work!

100 Days with a Parker SRX Shavette

My main takeaways from this journey:

It’s awkward as hell in the beginning. It becomes less so each day.
The sooner you train yourself to use your off-hand, the better.
Respect is key. The razor owes you nothing and will punish you quickly.
Patience is a requirement.
If there was ever a time to watch your angle and pressure, it’s while using a shavette.
It’s far more rewarding than I ever imagined.
Blade selection matters very little. For real.
Words such as “quick” and “fast” don’t belong in the same sentence as the word “shavette”.
After 100 shaves, I’m at least competent. I’m a long way from Yoda status. The shaves have been fantastic more often than not. Some days the force isn’t with you.

I’m sure that I could rattle off more, but that’s the gist of it. Sound about right, Chris @Bama Samurai ?

It’s been a fun journey with the shavette. I’m far from done using it. It’ll stay in my rotation - which means it’ll get used when I feel like using it - just like everything else I shave with. I have no such thing as a fixed rotation schedule. Probably at least a time or two each week, though.

Of the blades I’ve run through the Parker (VDH, Astra S/P, GSB, Derby, Shark, Feather, Big Ben - and possibly a few I forgot - the only one that wasn’t pleasant is the Big Ben. They were better in the Parker than a DE - not by leaps and bounds - but better.
Even the VDH Ice Tempered blades, that I thought sucked in a DE razor are just fine in a shavette.
Think that a Derby isn’t sharp enough? Try ‘em in a shavette.
Think Feathers are rough? Try ‘em in a shavette.

I’ll be fun to run through the other razors in the den again, starting with the Supply tomorrow morning. More than anything, it’ll be interesting to see what has been learned from using the shavette.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday.

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Excellent post and photo Bruce. Congrats on the 100 shavette shaves.

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clint64 · Apr 15, 2019

Linuxguile said: ↑

Excellent photos and shave reports today Gentlemen!
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Thank you Andrew.

Linuxguile said: ↑

SOTD April 15th

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
EDRIO #49 Schick Injector G1
A previously used blade (Chick maybe)
Simpson's CH2 Synthetic
Van Yulay "Spicy Bomber" soap and AS

The theme for EDRIO this week is Schick G your injectors. And what better way to start then with my very first Injector, the venerable G1. Made a beautiful super goop lather out of the Van Yulay Spicy Bomber soap. The razor had a blade in it from probably two years ago, it was still sharp and smooth. Post shave with the Spicy Bomber AS left my skin feeling great and smelling good too! Have a great day my friends!

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Great photo Andrew. Love the artwork on the soap.

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Linuxguile · Apr 15, 2019

clint64 said: ↑

Thank you Andrew.

Great photo Andrew. Love the artwork on the soap.

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Thanks Clint!

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Bama Samurai · Apr 15, 2019

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Good afternoon/evening, gents! I’ve been watching from the sidelines again this month. Right now I’m lagging about 600 posts behind - and for me lately, isn’t too awful. Lots going on in the thread this month and tons of great shaves and photos. Keep up the great work!

100 Days with a Parker SRX Shavette

My main takeaways from this journey:

It’s awkward as hell in the beginning. It becomes less so each day.
The sooner you train yourself to use your off-hand, the better.
Respect is key. The razor owes you nothing and will punish you quickly.
Patience is a requirement.
If there was ever a time to watch your angle and pressure, it’s while using a shavette.
It’s far more rewarding than I ever imagined.
Blade selection matters very little. For real.
Words such as “quick” and “fast” don’t belong in the same sentence as the word “shavette”.
After 100 shaves, I’m at least competent. I’m a long way from Yoda status. The shaves have been fantastic more often than not. Some days the force isn’t with you.

I’m sure that I could rattle off more, but that’s the gist of it. Sound about right, Chris @Bama Samurai ?

It’s been a fun journey with the shavette. I’m far from done using it. It’ll stay in my rotation - which means it’ll get used when I feel like using it - just like everything else I shave with. I have no such thing as a fixed rotation schedule. Probably at least a time or two each week, though.

Of the blades I’ve run through the Parker (VDH, Astra S/P, GSB, Derby, Shark, Feather, Big Ben - and possibly a few I forgot - the only one that wasn’t pleasant is the Big Ben. They were better in the Parker than a DE - not by leaps and bounds - but better.
Even the VDH Ice Tempered blades, that I thought sucked in a DE razor are just fine in a shavette.
Think that a Derby isn’t sharp enough? Try ‘em in a shavette.
Think Feathers are rough? Try ‘em in a shavette.

I’ll be fun to run through the other razors in the den again, starting with the Supply tomorrow morning. More than anything, it’ll be interesting to see what has been learned from using the shavette.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday.

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Shavette Jedi Status, attained.

Bama Samurai · Apr 15, 2019

The Ides of April, MMXIX A.D.
Arko April!!!!

(plan for later)

Have a great evening and a pleasant Tuesday!

jluc · Apr 15, 2019

FaceScraper said: ↑

Good afternoon/evening, gents! I’ve been watching from the sidelines again this month. Right now I’m lagging about 600 posts behind - and for me lately, isn’t too awful. Lots going on in the thread this month and tons of great shaves and photos. Keep up the great work!

100 Days with a Parker SRX Shavette

My main takeaways from this journey:

It’s awkward as hell in the beginning. It becomes less so each day.
The sooner you train yourself to use your off-hand, the better.
Respect is key. The razor owes you nothing and will punish you quickly.
Patience is a requirement.
If there was ever a time to watch your angle and pressure, it’s while using a shavette.
It’s far more rewarding than I ever imagined.
Blade selection matters very little. For real.
Words such as “quick” and “fast” don’t belong in the same sentence as the word “shavette”.
After 100 shaves, I’m at least competent. I’m a long way from Yoda status. The shaves have been fantastic more often than not. Some days the force isn’t with you.

I’m sure that I could rattle off more, but that’s the gist of it. Sound about right, Chris @Bama Samurai ?

It’s been a fun journey with the shavette. I’m far from done using it. It’ll stay in my rotation - which means it’ll get used when I feel like using it - just like everything else I shave with. I have no such thing as a fixed rotation schedule. Probably at least a time or two each week, though.

Of the blades I’ve run through the Parker (VDH, Astra S/P, GSB, Derby, Shark, Feather, Big Ben - and possibly a few I forgot - the only one that wasn’t pleasant is the Big Ben. They were better in the Parker than a DE - not by leaps and bounds - but better.
Even the VDH Ice Tempered blades, that I thought sucked in a DE razor are just fine in a shavette.
Think that a Derby isn’t sharp enough? Try ‘em in a shavette.
Think Feathers are rough? Try ‘em in a shavette.

I’ll be fun to run through the other razors in the den again, starting with the Supply tomorrow morning. More than anything, it’ll be interesting to see what has been learned from using the shavette.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday.

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Terrific picture and report, Bruce!
Good to see you!

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jluc · Apr 15, 2019

Linuxguile said: ↑

Excellent photos and shave reports today Gentlemen!
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Thank you, Andrew!

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jluc · Apr 15, 2019

Linuxguile said: ↑

SOTD April 15th

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
EDRIO #49 Schick Injector G1
A previously used blade (Chick maybe)
Simpson's CH2 Synthetic
Van Yulay "Spicy Bomber" soap and AS

The theme for EDRIO this week is Schick G your injectors. And what better way to start then with my very first Injector, the venerable G1. Made a beautiful super goop lather out of the Van Yulay Spicy Bomber soap. The razor had a blade in it from probably two years ago, it was still sharp and smooth. Post shave with the Spicy Bomber AS left my skin feeling great and smelling good too! Have a great day my friends!

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Nice, Andrew!

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Keithmax · Apr 15, 2019

FaceScraper said: ↑

Good afternoon/evening, gents! I’ve been watching from the sidelines again this month. Right now I’m lagging about 600 posts behind - and for me lately, isn’t too awful. Lots going on in the thread this month and tons of great shaves and photos. Keep up the great work!

100 Days with a Parker SRX Shavette

My main takeaways from this journey:

It’s awkward as hell in the beginning. It becomes less so each day.
The sooner you train yourself to use your off-hand, the better.
Respect is key. The razor owes you nothing and will punish you quickly.
Patience is a requirement.
If there was ever a time to watch your angle and pressure, it’s while using a shavette.
It’s far more rewarding than I ever imagined.
Blade selection matters very little. For real.
Words such as “quick” and “fast” don’t belong in the same sentence as the word “shavette”.
After 100 shaves, I’m at least competent. I’m a long way from Yoda status. The shaves have been fantastic more often than not. Some days the force isn’t with you.

I’m sure that I could rattle off more, but that’s the gist of it. Sound about right, Chris @Bama Samurai ?

It’s been a fun journey with the shavette. I’m far from done using it. It’ll stay in my rotation - which means it’ll get used when I feel like using it - just like everything else I shave with. I have no such thing as a fixed rotation schedule. Probably at least a time or two each week, though.

Of the blades I’ve run through the Parker (VDH, Astra S/P, GSB, Derby, Shark, Feather, Big Ben - and possibly a few I forgot - the only one that wasn’t pleasant is the Big Ben. They were better in the Parker than a DE - not by leaps and bounds - but better.
Even the VDH Ice Tempered blades, that I thought sucked in a DE razor are just fine in a shavette.
Think that a Derby isn’t sharp enough? Try ‘em in a shavette.
Think Feathers are rough? Try ‘em in a shavette.

I’ll be fun to run through the other razors in the den again, starting with the Supply tomorrow morning. More than anything, it’ll be interesting to see what has been learned from using the shavette.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday.

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Excellent write up, now you can shave with anything. Fast and quick are words that do not go with open blade shaving.

Congratulations!

Linuxguile · Apr 15, 2019

jluc said: ↑

Nice, Andrew!

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Thanks Jim!

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9nein9 · Apr 15, 2019

matthewoli98 said: ↑

SOTD:
Decided to go with a night shave because i have to get up early tomorrow, I didnt feel like doing a shave with my most agressive razor at four in the morning lol.

As always an absolutely finomial shave from the arko as well as the Fatip, truly an amazing razor when paired with a feather as long as you apply absolutely 0 pressure!!!

The maca root balm worked amazingly as it usually does, truly amazing stuff especially in cold weather!

Razor: fatip piccolo
Blade: feather hi-stainless (18)
Soap: arko shave stick
Brush: dischem synthetic
Aftershave balm: the body shop maca root razor relief balm.

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Awesome shave !

Frijolero said: ↑

Day 101.

I broke out the Proraso for menthol Monday. I'm still not brave enough to try a straight razor shave with a Glacial. Next month, I'll probably give the straights a pause so I can play with some other toys that I have never used. An Autostrop, Enders, Durham Duplex, and maybe even a Rolls Razor. Then the Glacials will get some long overdue love.
Don't take that to mean that I'm "settling" for Proraso. Not the case at all. I like Proraso a lot, especially the aftershave splash. (Does it show?) I will always have it around.
I swapped out the Mockba for the Dovo Best today. Four passes, then the Karve to finish the base of the neck. A first rate shave.
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Proraso will never lead you astray Robert .

John Ruschmeyer said: ↑

Quick SOTD report for today... basically a repeat of yesterday with the '48-'49 Aristocrat and 7 o'Clock Indian Green. Very satisfying.
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Satisfying indeed John.

FaceScraper said: ↑

Good afternoon/evening, gents! I’ve been watching from the sidelines again this month. Right now I’m lagging about 600 posts behind - and for me lately, isn’t too awful. Lots going on in the thread this month and tons of great shaves and photos. Keep up the great work!

100 Days with a Parker SRX Shavette

My main takeaways from this journey:

It’s awkward as hell in the beginning. It becomes less so each day.
The sooner you train yourself to use your off-hand, the better.
Respect is key. The razor owes you nothing and will punish you quickly.
Patience is a requirement.
If there was ever a time to watch your angle and pressure, it’s while using a shavette.
It’s far more rewarding than I ever imagined.
Blade selection matters very little. For real.
Words such as “quick” and “fast” don’t belong in the same sentence as the word “shavette”.
After 100 shaves, I’m at least competent. I’m a long way from Yoda status. The shaves have been fantastic more often than not. Some days the force isn’t with you.

I’m sure that I could rattle off more, but that’s the gist of it. Sound about right, Chris @Bama Samurai ?

It’s been a fun journey with the shavette. I’m far from done using it. It’ll stay in my rotation - which means it’ll get used when I feel like using it - just like everything else I shave with. I have no such thing as a fixed rotation schedule. Probably at least a time or two each week, though.

Of the blades I’ve run through the Parker (VDH, Astra S/P, GSB, Derby, Shark, Feather, Big Ben - and possibly a few I forgot - the only one that wasn’t pleasant is the Big Ben. They were better in the Parker than a DE - not by leaps and bounds - but better.
Even the VDH Ice Tempered blades, that I thought sucked in a DE razor are just fine in a shavette.
Think that a Derby isn’t sharp enough? Try ‘em in a shavette.
Think Feathers are rough? Try ‘em in a shavette.

I’ll be fun to run through the other razors in the den again, starting with the Supply tomorrow morning. More than anything, it’ll be interesting to see what has been learned from using the shavette.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday.

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100 days, wow! Way to go Bruce.

Linuxguile said: ↑

SOTD April 15th

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
EDRIO #49 Schick Injector G1
A previously used blade (Chick maybe)
Simpson's CH2 Synthetic
Van Yulay "Spicy Bomber" soap and AS

The theme for EDRIO this week is Schick G your injectors. And what better way to start then with my very first Injector, the venerable G1. Made a beautiful super goop lather out of the Van Yulay Spicy Bomber soap. The razor had a blade in it from probably two years ago, it was still sharp and smooth. Post shave with the Spicy Bomber AS left my skin feeling great and smelling good too! Have a great day my friends!

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That had to be an epic shave Andrew .

Bama Samurai said: ↑

The Ides of April, MMXIX A.D.
Arko April!!!!

(plan for later)

Have a great evening and a pleasant Tuesday!

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Very nice comrade Chris!

Keithmax · Apr 15, 2019

Tuesday Shave

This 7/8 Wade and Butcher is fresh of a touch up with Gokumyo 20k, and the stone and razor seem to be well matched, the edge was wonderful. In the beginning, I did not like this brush, it was too dense for me and the handle too short. I tried to sell but fortunately, no one wanted it, now I am starting to like it. This tub of Crowne and Crane refuses to die, I thought it would be done by now.

Irritation A+ Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

Razor: George Wade and Butcher 7/8
Strop: Roo
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 best
Pre: Proraso
Soap: Crowne and Crane
AS: Razorrock XXX AS, Speick ASB
Scent: MDCI Invasion Barbare

Hembree · Apr 15, 2019

This is fun. First one on the lathe.

Hembree · Apr 15, 2019

Got it off lathe and drilled the knot bore. Set a 24mm knot in it temporarily. I believe the wood is a scrap piece of western red cedar.

jluc · Apr 15, 2019

Keithmax said: ↑

Tuesday Shave

This 7/8 Wade and Butcher is fresh of a touch up with Gokumyo 20k, and the stone and razor seem to be well matched, the edge was wonderful. In the beginning, I did not like this brush, it was too dense for me and the handle too short. I tried to sell but fortunately, no one wanted it, now I am starting to like it. This tub of Crowne and Crane refuses to die, I thought it would be done by now.

Irritation A+ Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

Razor: George Wade and Butcher 7/8
Strop: Roo
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 best
Pre: Proraso
Soap: Crowne and Crane
AS: Razorrock XXX AS, Speick ASB
Scent: MDCI Invasion Barbare

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Beautiful gear, Keith! Very cool watch!

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jluc · Apr 15, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

This is fun. First one on the lathe. View attachment 192211
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Hembree said: ↑

Got it off lathe and drilled the knot bore. Set a 24mm knot in it temporarily. I believe the wood is a scrap piece of western red cedar. View attachment 192213
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Awesome, Danny!

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clint64 · Apr 15, 2019

Keithmax said: ↑

Tuesday Shave

This 7/8 Wade and Butcher is fresh of a touch up with Gokumyo 20k, and the stone and razor seem to be well matched, the edge was wonderful. In the beginning, I did not like this brush, it was too dense for me and the handle too short. I tried to sell but fortunately, no one wanted it, now I am starting to like it. This tub of Crowne and Crane refuses to die, I thought it would be done by now.

Irritation A+ Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

Razor: George Wade and Butcher 7/8
Strop: Roo
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 best
Pre: Proraso
Soap: Crowne and Crane
AS: Razorrock XXX AS, Speick ASB
Scent: MDCI Invasion Barbare

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Very cool looking watch Keith.

Hembree · Apr 15, 2019

jluc said: ↑

Awesome, Danny!

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Thank Jim.

clint64 · Apr 15, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

Got it off lathe and drilled the knot bore. Set a 24mm knot in it temporarily. I believe the wood is a scrap piece of western red cedar. View attachment 192213
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Wow. Looking good Danny.

Is Arko on the menu for you this month? Or Adjustable?

ARKO BABY!!! EVERY FREAKING SHAVE!!!!

ADJUSTABLES BABY!!! EVERY FREAKING SHAVE!!!!

Arko is a part of it but not every shave.

Adjustables sometimes but not every shave.

What's Arko??

Adjustable - what??

Just hand me my cookies and be done with it.

I want extra ice cream on my cookies for ignoring ice cream in the last poll.

Can't we all just eat cookies and ice cream and get along???