Beautiful setup and shave Gary.

You are still the undisputed champion of both photography and igniting my desire for more vintage Gillette razors...

Looks like a winner of a shave as well.....

Thanks.

Dec 8 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Shavette #513
Dovo
Gillette Wilkinson Sword 1/2 DE (fresh)
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
Cella SS
Fine Accoutrements Platinum AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 24.5 hrs



It's shavette time today and so my favorite Dovo was up in the batter's box. I switched from a still sharp Hairshaper to a fresh 1/2 DE blade. Cella SS also was in the game as well. I can't believe that I am near the bottom of this tub, but I probably will have at least 50 to 75 shaves because I don't need much soap to make a rich, creamy lather. Here's my lather:



I only needed to do a 2 pass shave because I have a fresh blade and I had an extremely close shave, yesterday. I got a very, close comfortable shave without any blood loss. I would call this a near to low BBS result. I don't like to push things with a fresh blade if I don't have to do so. This shavette is very light so the tendency is to put pressure on it and that's what will cause problems for the inexperienced open blade shaver. In this case, a very light touch is very important. This was my very first open blade razor and it helped me with my technique so that going to traditional straights was a cakewalk for me.
Anyway, the alum feedback was slight in my neck so I am very pleased because I used a new blade. Splashed the alum and the FA Platinum aftershave to end this session. Take care.

Excellent Shave to start the weekend Joe! The Wilkinson Sword blades are next up on my DEcember list. Right after the Lab Blues. I’m excited to try them….

Thanks Scott. They are not as sharp as the Feathers and Kai blades, but they do provide a smooth feel during the shave. I am very satisfied with these blades, but as you know, it's a ymmv thing.

Shavette Shave # 215

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dovo Shavette
Blade: Persona Hair Shaper
Brush: MrEE Limited Edition #017 Cashmere 24 mm
Lather: Barrister & Mann Dickens Revisted
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Dickens Revisted
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Travel day shave, therefore, I broke my norm of 3 passes. I opted for 2 pass. The result with the Dovo/Persona Hair Shaper blade delivered an extremely close shave. As Joe, @Trigger, has expressed on numerous occasions, these blade are sharp!

Finally had time to post this shave after 12.5 hours, (768) miles of driving. Just in time for another 500+ tomorrow.

Have a great night gentlemen

thank you so much gentlemen.

The YMMV aspect is what makes this hobby so interesting.

Oh wow!

fabulous friday shaves gents.

Awesome coordination and shave Gary.

Looks great considering the circumstances. Hoping the self care breaks help get you through the drive…

Thank you Gary.

Very nice Chris.

thank you Joe.

Nice looking lather Scott

Most excellent Joe.

Fantastic shave on your maiden voyage with the Personna Hairshaper Blade Joe! Your 1000+ open blade experience certainly benefited you. Those blades are not for the newbie to say the least. Again, I am glad that you finally understand why I sing the praises of the Dovo Shavette. Have a safe trip to Florida.

Thanks Gary!