October 18, 2015
Dear Brothers of the 30DC,
I broke my 30-day Focus on OCs today.
I know you all have your pet peeves with the USPS, but yesterday a miracle occurred that landed a Mongoose in my mailbox.
(sorry @
Herm2502 If you think this happens to be yours, please contact the USPS or the manufacturer. I cannot be held responsible in any forum or court of law.)
But 30DC brothers, I will return to my Focus immediately on Monday, so forgive me this one moment of weakness.
(full disclosure - @
RaZorBurn123 pushed me to do this NOW!)
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Hot Shower
Soap: TSD Unscented
Brush: Omega 31025 Scarlatti Boar
Razor: Mongoose (Batch 3)
Blade: Feather Pro Guard
TSD Witch Hazel
Aftershave: TSD Aqua di Gio
Smooth.
I can't think of a better way to describe the experience.
I've only been traditional wetshaving for 6 months, using only vintage razors - DEs, SEs, injectors, etc. This was my first 'modern' razor. Everyone talks about the weight, so I knew to expect it. The head is unique and I used advice from @
clint64 to approach the angle like an injector. Also used his advice for well-hydrated lather.
It all fell neatly together - a
smooth
stroke - a razor this heavy demands no pressure. It seems to let you know that your hand is just there to guide it and set the angle,
angle - finding it is about like using an injector - you start with its angled face against yours and tip the handle from there as needed,
glide - as advised, I had no issue using a slightly thinner lather than I usual use and had no glide/cushion issues at all.
With a two-day growth, I chose a three-pass shave.
I think I could have just used two passes (XTG/ATG) but I wanted to extend the shave and get more feel for the razor.
The result was as good or better than any first shave with any other razor I've used. Of all the razors I've used, the Gillette New LC is as close as I've come to a favorite razor. The handful of shaves I've had with it have been near flawless. The Mongoose, after one shave, demands its place alongside the New and a lot more time from me to realize it's full potential. I intend to do a 30-Day Focus on it in November.
Smooth - the design, the process, the shave and my face!
Play Ball!
RT
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