Thanks I'm sure it will I'm going to continue with this technique longer than I need to, it's time consuming but it works and doesn't cut me to bits once again thanks for great advice
1/3/16 Ikon B1 Astra SP TGN Finest Dusy Kabinett Old Spice Shave 2 of the focus and already learned that Shark SS blades are not the ones for this razor. Astra SP was much better, although this razor feels harsher than my Weber or Gillette New. However, 2 passes leaves me with near BBS and that feels good.
Bill, I will enjoy following your focus this month with the DOC. Your comment about having an audible shave rings a bell with me. Regardless of the razor I use, I shave with the water turned off so I can listen. I can hear when my razor hits that sweet spot, and I think it provides another element of control. I'm sure you will catch the baby soon enough with the DOC. Great photo today as well.
Welcome to the 30 day crew! I'm glad you're here with us. This is the place to be if you want to refine your shaving skills, have fun, and enjoy great fellowship.
January 3, day 2 Mongoose razor Feather Pro blade Muhle black synthetic brush Mé Tramonlana shaving soap Lea aftershave lotion Agua Brava EdC Day 2 shave: First off, my face is still nearly DFS smooth from yesterday. I managed a near perfect BBS yesterday, other than a small irritated spot directly under my chin caused by ATG pass. Today was the first time using a synthetic brush with Mé soaps, which can be a bugger to lather properly (fussy with water). Surprisingly the synthetic held its own and churned out a thick and slick lather (bowl lathered). I cant remember how many uses on the blade but Im guessing today was the fourth or fifth. Regardless it was still feeling sharp enough for 2 wtg passes and a partial xtg pass. I didnt push it today like I did yesterday but still ended up with a great shave. The Mongoose with the Dr Big Bomber handle is freaking heavy though and tiring to hold...a titanium handle is more a neccessity than a luxery. The post shave care was fantastic with Lea and Puig working nicely together. Im now ready for some football...
SOTD January 3, 2016 Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost Razor: iKon B1 Standard Blade: Personna Lab Blue Lather: MdC Brush: Oscar11 28mm Silvertip Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate Aftershave: Royall Vetiver Fantastic shave! The iKon B1 Standard baseplate is smooth and very efficient. I mean very efficient.. I love the way it looks with the B1 handle. MdC as always is top notch. My Oscar11 is the best. It's so good I've put a couple brushes away for another time. Royall Vetiver? I think it's an acquired product, I need a couple more uses before I can get a feel for it. The iKon B1 rocks!! Thanks Guy!! Never let the things you WANT Make you forget the things you HAVE!
Kerry, the Ikon B1 and the Ocscar 11 are gorgeous! It sounds like they perform even better than they look. Congrats on getting both of them.
Birthday Shave Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1947 Birth Razor Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum (3) Brush: Vie Long Cachurro Horse hair 20/60 Birthday Gift. (new) Soap: TSD 2X Iced Yin Yang A/S: TSD 2X Iced Yin Yang. Birthday present from my wife. What a girl! I will start my focus for January tomorrow. Have a great day everyone.
