The balance is really good. It fits comfortably in my hand and the angle is really easy to find and keep. I'm going out on a limb and saying I like the balance of this razor better than my DE's. I used a Gem Stainless blade. I've used it for three or four shaves and it's still doing good. It's my last one, but I have 10 ASR carbons left. Hopefully they don't tear me up.
My face has been pretty chewed up the last few days, so shaves have not been the best. I've given it a couple of days break, but I have to shave tonight. I'm goint to wet shave with my Norelco Aquatec electric razor. I haven't used it for a few months. My cream is going to be Stirling Black Ice. I'm seriously trying to finish off the sample puck so I can try another one, but it's lasting forever!
FRIDAY Late Eve Shave I have to cover for someone bright n' early tomorrow morning so I'll be pulling another 4:00am rise. And so, a slow & relaxing evening shave was in order! Ultra-comfy shave results when you pair the MdC with a good razor! The Beau Brummel is related to the Dubl Duck (the Bresduck company had trademarks on both names), and the results were comparable tonight to the last two great shaves I had with the Goldedge. It's been a great shave week for me despite the early morning hours! Have a great Friday ,everyone!
Mods. Can you please move this post to shave off the week thread. I posted this with shaving buddy and it did not go where I wanted to put it. Thanks
Planned Shave for 11Jul14 Friday : Shower & Pre-Shave: Neutrogena Men Invigorating Face Wash Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength Stirling Soap Co. Tea Tree Bath Soap Stirling Coniferous Pre-Shave Oil Wet Face Towel Soaked in "Ice Cold Water" Deodorants : Mennen Speed Stick Razor & Razor Blades & Standby Razor: Weber 3pc. 85mm. W/Classic Handle Wilkinson Sword DE Blades Schick Xtereme 3 Disposable Shaving Mug & Shaving Soap & Brush: Arletta Mug II (Daughter's Cobalt Blue Mug) Stirling Soap Glastonbury(test #1) After Shave Balm: RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave After Shave: Stirling Soap Co. Coniferous I am going to use the WTG-XTG-ATG method. I have used it everyday this past week and it seems to be working well for me. Yesterday Thursday I got a good shave but did have a couple of "Nick's and Weeper's" not real bad and no where near a "Practice in Blood Letting" so the use of the Alum Block was warranted. Other wise I got a DFS Shave everyday this week. I think that the reason I got the "Nick's" was that my hands went numb on me. L to R Back; Row Stirling Coniferous PSO ; Arletta's Mug II (Daughter's Cobalt-Blue Mug ) Mug Loaded with Glastonbury(test #1) Stirling Coniferous A/S L to R Front Row; "Old Corps"& "Oscar 11" Custom 28/65mm TGN Finest Badger F-2 Knot Resin Handle Brush Weber 3pc. S/S Polished Head 85mm Classic Handle ;Schick Xtereme 3 Disposable ; RazoRock Ultimate Aftershave
Friday: Large Horsehair Barbershop Super Speed/Rapira day 5 Erasmic SS Lubriderm Unscented Moisturizer Booster Polar Ice AS Aramis EdT For the first time in quite a while I enjoyed a shave without using anything mentholated. The Erasmic soap has always been a favourite of mine with its beautiful barbershoppy scent, awesome lather and great post-shave care. The Polar Ice aftershave is another brand which I need in my rotation as well - it's a Canadian classic. My Rapira blade is holding up so well - it's still performing like on its first day. What a terrific shave this was. Have a great weekend, folks!
today's shave hot water wash with nivea men's c.o. bigelow semouge 620 boar Gillette fatboy(d4)(7) Gillette Wilkinson sword(2) aqua velva ice blue today's shave made me say "so nice,I had to use it twice". the fatboy likes the sword. three passess have me a really nice shave. I don't wanna get hooked up on the bbs thing, so I'll just say I am very happy with the results today. finish with aqua velva ice blue. anything menthol in this Florida heat, air condition for my face. y'all have s good day
Friday Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap Soap: TABAC Razor: Gillette 40’s Style Super Speed Blade: Personna Med Prep (3) Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip-22mmx48mm Aftershave: TABAC EdC WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard) Tabac today. Always easy, great, thick, cushioning lather-nuff said. Great shave with the SS and Med Prep. I finished up with Tabac EdC. Bob
Frey's Day: Prep: Hot shower, Healthy Accent Daily Renewal cleanser Brush: Simpson 56 Best Badger Soap: RazoRock One-X Razor: FaTip Piccolo Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (3) Passes: WTG, XTG (4, 5) Post: Cold water splash, Dickinson's WH, RazoRock One-X AS splash Cologne: Le 3emme Homme de Caron I couldn't stay away, so between RazoRock and FaTip, it became the sHave oF ranDomly capiTalized leTters. Either it's really getting warm around here, or the contrast with yesterday's use of the Cat o' Nine Tails was significant, because I really noticed the menthol in the One-X (though it wasn't a face-freezer). Unfortunately, a momentary lapse reminded me why I don't typically pair this blade with this razor, and there was a bit of bloodshed on the 1st pass. DFS+ results otherwise, and my skin feels really good.
SOTD July 11, 2014 Prep: Hot shower. Axe Boost Energizing Face Wash Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 Blade: Ladas Super Stainless Lather: RR P.160 Brush: Omega 10066 Post: Alum. Dickinson WH Aftershave: Halston Z-14. Axe Shield Sensitive P.160 leaves me with just a tad of redness on my neck. It dissipates quickly. My daughter loves Halston Z-14. Says it smells like the mall. Go out and get it!
