Good to see you again Perry @PLAla !!

I think I had my first banana split there.

I’ll chime in once I’ve had a chance to compare them!

Saturday Shave: My focus is trying the 'it' items. Today's soap is from Oleo Soapworks, famous for using duck fat. This worked just OK for me so it went into the try later drawer, an try later is today. Like the scent and while the performance is not bad it is not in the top two tiers for me. I strongly believe that water has a lot to do with soap performance so do not let my experience deter you.

The brush is a Darwin Drake two badger and comes from France. This is a top tier brush in every way, the knot, the handle and event the packaging.

Today's razor is a western grind kami made by Joe Edson. She is 'brute forged with a 2 core sumigashi. The girl is tough on strops so I do not use my 'fine' strops when I prep her. Looks cool but I think this one may end up for sale.

The shave was good but not great, this soap is going back in the drawer. In the end the shave was good and without irritation nor blood. I do smell good though.

Thank you.

A friend of mine, he's a carpenter, made this brush that is one of my favs.
Abalone inlay is his sign.

Thats a mean looking Kami Keith!

Great to hear from you, Perry! Hope you can join us here again.

I have an Omega Pro48 as well. It’s my favorite Boar.

Thank you, Joe. The "Hive" is heavenly.

Ditto, broski.

IMO, there is no excuse for rude language.

Thanks, Tim. The soap is soft to begin with, and now that I am at the bottom, my brush is "tearing" bits away from what remains. I could be gentler loading, but that's not Primo's way.

Thank you Jeff.


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Great shave report, Keith, with your usual top tier gear. The Kamisori blade is impressive. Is the handle wrapped or dipped?

Glad you are well, Perry.

Good to hear from you Perry. I was thinking of you guys just the other days. I hope you’re settled into the new home.


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SOTD SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020

Continuing progress on the straight razor front continues. I still have not progressed beyond the CCS, but my strokes are more comfortable, and I find myself Using skin stretches with my safety razors. Two passes (WTG, ATG) reduced the facial whiskers somewhat unevenly, requiring some cleanup buffing. The Occam’s DE was happy to oblige, and cleaned up the remaining stubble around the Adam’s Apple. I’d forgotten how sharp and smooth Suneko blades are. They compare quite favorably to the Sharp Star I finished with yesterday in this razor. I'm working on my ATG pass with the Dovo, but still need some work.

The rest of the shave was very pleasant, although uneventful. MWF, my stalwart soap, again delivered the goods. The longer handle on this Jayaruh brush works well for me, particularly when lathering the back of the dome. I realized that while the heft in hand differs from the Eclipse Red Ring, the shave was every bit as close and efficient. The only difference is the lack of adjustability. But this is still one great razor. Removing the 3 lb weights from my forearms does make it seem lighter. Both noggin passes (WTG, ATG) mowed down the 24 hr stubble nicely. I feel refreshed, cool, clean and velveteen (VBBS)! Great shave!

RAZOR: Dovo Special (Mug) Occam’s DE Aggressive Plate (Noggin)
BLADE: Suneko (1)
PREP: Cold water rinse and Chel Cooling Gel as Preshave
BRUSH: Jayaruh Custom Rosewood Silvertip Badger #378
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat w/ 6 drops of M-Bomb
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash.

Nice ahave and report Keith.

June 27, 2020

PAA AL Ascension Twist-Adjustable Double Open Comb
Gillette Silver Blue
C-Mon Deluxe 77-4 SHD Two Band
Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica Soap and Aftershave
Brooks Brothers Classic

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