The ironic part of this is that you actually DID get the last piece of ebony I had...that is what the black wood in your razor rack is.
Absolutely. There's nothing serious about shaving in my view. We're just having a little fun. Come join us! I'm glad there are inexpensive products available that provide great shaves. It gives everyone a chance to develop their technique and enjoy the hobby. A stick of Arko, a pack of DE blades, an Omega boar brush, a vintage Gillette, a post-shave treatment...and you're off to the races. I'm doing the Arko for fun, but I actually enjoy using Tabac. That places me somewhere on the spectrum between weirdo and nut case. I do have some self-respect, however. I don't partake of Clubman or The Veg.
Thursday, December 1 Day 14 Arko~~CH2~~Cobra Classic~~Jerry Juice~~Guerlain Vetiver I am over my hissy fit and have a new-found determination. I also discovered a hybrid-ATG neck pass, that does a darn fine job. Now, all I need is for @jtspartan to rustle up some ebony, and knock me out a beautiful shave bowl, which (I hope) will make Charlie GREEN with envy.
Joseph, congrats on getting your second wind, so to speak. I will now set aside my plans to call you Uncle Joe. It is unfortunate, but orders have already been placed for shaving bowl wood. Due to supply chain issues, you'll need to stick with your original selection of plywood.
I'm not sure why, but I haven't swapped back to the Institut Karite soap I had been using. My last 5 shaves have been with the Arko stick and they were nice. Even though it is only about half a stick at this point, I will probably not finish the rest of it before going back to my current puck. Im trying though.
Day 15 Still easy, peasy here. Apparently a good choice to 3017- a quality lather and scent. I think I’m becoming a bit nose blind to, fwiw.
fine friday arko face lather,smooth 2 passer with the fb tech/polisilver.blade holding up well.one more for tomorrow then binned.we'll see.
I don't think I'll 3017, but I'll certainly join you for a few shaves. I let my Arko stick (now picked) air out for many months. I quite enjoy the scent now that it's calmed down some. I'll report here after.
Saturday, December 3 Day 15 Arko~~CH2~~Cobra Classic/Feather Professional Super~~Jerry Juice~~Oud Assam No denying that today's lather would win "Best in Show". (Assuming anosmic judges) The Cobra is a skipper. There, I said it. I use the exact same blades in my Feather DX and AC WITHOUT skipping. Too bad, because the design is unique and gorgeous. Alum has quelled the slippage issue, although it's a step I would prefer to eschew. Jerry Juice is showing real signs of imminent depletion---so is the Arko---finally. Oud Assam for a cool, December morn.
another fine arko shave in the books.black flaretip/polsilver is a nice combo.smooth efficient but a touch lighter than i'm used to.no issue though.picked up the usual stragglers the techs sometimes don't catch.nice shaver.fine caps it off.awesome.back to arko next wednesday for 3 days..
