September 28. 2023 Yaqi Katana DLC Gillette 7 O’clock Black Brad Sears Synthetic Antica Barbieria Colla Shaving Soap SV Felce Aromatica Happy Thursday, aka Friday Eve. It has been a very long time since I used the Katana. The Katana uses a half DE blade like the Twig but that is the only similarity. The Katana is not nearly as forgiving a razor. However, if I do my part the shave is smooth and super close. If I had to pick one it would be the Katana. This might put the Twig in the outgoing pile. I decided to go with the Antica Barbieria Colla shave soap. I recall not being fond of the soap so I wanted to use it several days in a row to see if my impression changes. If not the soap will be gone as well. The SV Felce Aromatica brought a smile to my face this morning. The scent is certainly one of my favorites. I will continue to use it daily until its gone. Have a great day and take care.
I'd like to know how you were aware he made mistakes. After all, you were looking at the ground, not the gentleman .
Thursday, September 28 AoS Oud~~Hucklaration B5~~Detroit National Cut. Co.~~Arabian Oud Kashmir A superb lather from the AoS Oud. The stank of pencil shavings/ Neglecting my straights as of late. Perhaps October, I will renew my commitment to them... Stank du jour is the sadly discontinued Kashmir from Arabian Oud. Here's a really great review:
Day 51 Schick E3 Omega Pro / Poculi beehive Asylum/SV Colonia Thayers Jeeves Tobacco Bay Leaf Early morning shave, early evening post. Tomorrow is Friday!
Very nice pic, Clint. You’ve inspired me to pull my Katana out of the extras drawer and give it one more go tomorrow.
Thank you Jason. The Katana is very effective but feels as if it’s ready to bite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Septmeber 29, 2023 Rocnel Ti/SS Hybrid Gillette 7 O’Clock Black Paladin Antica Barbieria Colla Shaving Soap SV Felce Aromatica Friday at last. Thank goodness. I am convinced this soap is just as bad as I remembered. I am not going to keep trying to work with something I don’t enjoy so this one will become a bath soap. Apart from struggling with the soap, the shave was quick smooth and drama free. I can’t expect more than that. Take care and have a great day.
Great points on the soap…yes, no point shaving with substandard wares, no matter the investment. PS- stunning brush…if you’re into that sort of thing
Day 52 Yaqi Katana w Astra SP TGN Finest/ Maple Asylum/ SV Colonia SS & AS Thayers Early morning shave, mid evening post again. I pulled the Katana back from the brink of expulsion. I agree with Clint- it always feel like it is about to bite. It didn’t this time.
Excellent photo Jason. Does your Katana make that Velcro sound like a gem razor does? I never noticed the sound until this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Septmeber 30, 2023 Rocnel Ti/SS Hybrid Gillette 7 O’Clock Black Zenith B29 Boar WSP Barbershop SV Felce Aromatica Happy Saturday. Having a good soap makes the shave so much better. I think I will stay with the WSP Barbershop until we start the Mike’s 3017. September 2023 Recap This month has been a very good month. I knocked out another soap and am on my way with a splash. As usual the best part of the shaving month was hanging out with you folks. Take care and have a great day.
