Super shave and post Terry! I agree that the Redtip is not aggressive, but.it is a nice shaver. Have a good morning!

I load anywhere from 30 to 45 sec., however, that is an estimate. It may be less. Generally, I go by sight as to how much soap is enough for a shave. I guess that's true with every shaver.

That's a super Fine shave Clint! Have a Fine day!

March Focus

Hemingway Accoutrements~~Simpson 3 "Chubby"~~1958 D3 Gillette Adjustable~~Gillette Platinum
Well, here we are at the end of the journey.

Tomorrow's shave will be the finale and swan song for this tub of Hemingway Accoutrements Shave Crème.
This soap is a real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde product.
When smooth and sans granules, it rises to heights, only aspired to by most creams.
When granulated, as this and my previous tube was, it is a snaggle-toothed wretch, only a mother could love.
It is for that reason and that reason alone, I will never purchase another soap from this company.
I gave the company a chance. They showed good-will by replacing the first tub, only to send me a tub,
which would eventually suffer the same fate.
Adios, HA.
For the final two shaves, I have chosen my 1958 Fatboy.
I used the same Gillette Platinum blade as yesterday and set the razor to 9.
The Chubby 3, a.k.a. lather-hog extraordinaire, was employed as face-latherer.
As gorgeous and as dense as this brush is, there is a limit to how dense a brush can be
and the law of diminishing returns. Yes, it's like rubbing a soft tennis ball on your cheeks,
but without sufficient flow-through, one is compelled to squeeze out the lather
to apply it to your face.
It will be with a heavy heart when this brush hits the BST threads.
After 6 years in this hobby, I have found that my "sweet-spot" for brushes is
between 22-24mm, with an occasional 26mm, assuming the loft is high enough.
Side note: 6 years ago, I was absolutely clueless regarding brush geometry and the related
terminology. Primo has come a long way.
The shave was good, until I stupidly attempted an ATG on the side of my upper lip.

I guess Primo has a ways to go.
No cut, but the expected weeper/irritation. Oy weh.
The Gillette blade now resides in my blade bank as Gillette Platinums are good for only two shaves.
Even with a healthy splash of the HA tonic, I still have perhaps 1/3 of the bottle remaining.​

March 24th

Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica SS & AS
Heritage Collections 'Ever Ready 3 Step' w/2 Band Badger
J3Customs Kamisori

2 passes with neck touch ups to a DFS- shave this morning. This J3Customs Kamisori also needs some time on the stones....it's edge not quite as keen as usual, and didn't want to risk irritation going for a third pass (especially for the neck, which irritates easily). However, very nice face lathering with SV and the HC brush today. SV's triple milled shave soap formulation is quick to lather, hydrates easily. Great face feel with the matching SV FA after shave, which is clear & slightly thickened, but not quite a true balm/lotion. Wonderful aroma.

Hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday!

@Paul Turner, I meant to edit my post and say that I load my natural bristles about 30 sec or longer, but my browser froze when someone inadvertently messaged me on messenger.

Awesome shave, and a great post, Joseph! I guess you will salute HA with a Farewell to Arms sendoff. Have a nice day my friend!

Great picture, Gary!

Great shave and pic Blair! You rarely see a smiling kami and she looks beautiful. Neal from Heritage Collections makes fantastic brushes and yours is true to my assessment. Have a good day my friend.

Wonderful picture, Jim!

Yer just a POPYOULER man, Joe . I think I'll go the 30-40 route.....can't hurt, synthie or not.

Outstanding picture, Clint! How did you get the Karve so antiqued?

Nice picture, Terry!

Joseph, I was thinking of you while currently using the Soap Exchange. Clearly, it will be my first fall/winter soap to complete its journey, therefore I felt...why not complete it NOW? I mean....I can see some black at the bottom-it's getting there(although I understand that the sides can take long to reduce, too). Then I went back to my original plan-reduce as many as I can before it gets warm here.

Excellent picture, Joseph! I hope the weepers weren't too bad.

Beautiful picture, Blair!

Lol!

My sincerest apologies

March 24 SOTD:

Razor: Razorock GC JAWS
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: Stirling Glastonbury
Aftershave: Stirling Glastonbury

I felt like a sheep soap shave, and Glastonbury answered the call. I got a little rushed on the shave and lost focus on the angle a bit. This resulted in a bit of irritation and a weeper or two on my neck. Not bad, but a little user error none the less. I smell like a hippie and ready to tackle a touch day of work at home. I have my day time pajamas on and am ready. I hope everyone has a great day!

Thank you Joe.