To kick off the new Injector & SE Shave of the Day thread, a replay of last night's first ever AC style razor shave for me! I experienced a first last night. A shave with an AC style SE razor. The RazoRock Hawk V2 in electric blue color, from the box in the Magical Traveling Box Mystery Tour 2021. In the RR Hawk V2, I used a Feather Professional blade also courtesy of the Box. Also used was an unused amber/apple juice color handle synthetic brush and Stirling Soap Company R4L Special Edition soap - again both which came from the Box. First I'll say I changed the handle to the heavier black and chrome handle seen in the pictures and which again, I also got from the Box (whomever put that black and chrome handle in the Box, please tell me what razor it was originally part of). I learned on the first pass that the Hawk V2 handle is just too light for my liking. Now moving along with the heavier handle, the only descriptor is WHOA! Probably the finest, smoothest shave I have ever experienced in 12 years wet shaving. I literally can't stop touching my face and neck. Smoother than polished granite, in every direction - WTG, ATG, up, down, sideways...! I've gotten shaves from other razors that were almost this close to perfection but perfection actually happened tonight. Whoa! Wow! Whoa and Wow! Also, that Stirling R4L soap is fantastic. Love the scent. Great lather and lubrication. The Jody-approved.
Does this mean there will be a new What Straight Razor Did You Use Today thread showing up in this forum, too? I am very confused about what is going on.
Williams Wednesday- 16th June Used the Yaqi Raster V2 / Kai CT Protouch MG [ 8 ] again, I find that it delivers great Shaves but perhaps too easily -I am beginning to miss the challenge offered by Vintage SE to get a Top Notch finish.
Thur 17th June Omega 11137 boar L`Occitane Cade cream Yaqi Raster V2-ikon Handle Kai CT Protouch MG [ 9 ] Floid Vigoroso A/S Lotion When I occasionally use a Cream, I am afraid that I always get too much in the Bowl. It might be very wasteful, but I get a super abundant Lather.which makes for a smooth Shave. I think I might squeeze another Shave from this blade, which seems to last longer in The Claymore V1.
Thursday's Shave Schick 500 ~ Schick Blade (3) Omega ~Roma Colosseum RazoRock ~ XXX Fresco T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Figaro ~ Bluice
Me too. I thought the reason all of those other threads were closed was because the SoS thread was getting duplicated and the goal was to only have one.
Fri 18th June RR 400. SE-Plissoft noir Vitos Super Red Yaqi Raster V2- Ikon handle Kai CT Protouch MG [ 10 ] Pitralon Classic A/S Lotion Another Shave with the Yaqi, as the blade still seems to have more life in it - not a bad finish either.
Friday 18th June Jayaruh 289 - Hampshire Woolfat - GEM Contour I - GEM Stainless Coated #1 - Old Spice Original A/S - Aloe Vera Gel
Pal Injecto Matic Razor Personna PTFE Blade West German Boar (restored) Brush Reef Point Dragon's Blood Soap Sea Breeze Astringent Dragon's Blood w/Menthol AS Balm I usually use Schick G or I injector razors and had to try this one. I haven't used a D in a while, but it seems as aggressive as those. Maybe a tad more aggressive.
Sat 19th June. Stirling Syn. 26mm MWF Occams Enoch Kai CT Protouch MG [ 3 ] GB Grey Flannel A/S Lotion I quite like using this Combo , whereas with The Excalibur/ Raster whose stock handles are also quite thin I prefer with a chunkier handle. Maybe early days with this blade, but I find that in the RasterV2 it works much better on the upper lip/nostril area .a Top Notch finish denied by this failing.
Sunday 20th June Alpha T400 - OSP Rosemary & Peppermint - GEM Contour II - GEM Stainless Coated #2 - Lea Classic A/S - Aloe Vera Gel
Lather Catcher Sunday's Shave Cold Water Rinse Jeeves of Hudson Street Jayaruh #144 Ever-Ready Lather Catcher Personna PTFE SS Blade CWR Florida Water The Jeeves of Hudson Street Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher razor with a Personna PTFE SS Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Sunday Schick Shave, June 20th 2021 Razor: Golden 500 Schick injector with Hydro magic-Mfg 1957-64, great long handled injector(unisex?), longest razor in my rotation that is 5 3/8inches length. Once in a while it is good to step out of the comfort zone your use to and try something like a long handle razor IMO. Blade: Personna SS PTFE (10) excellent blade, very sharp with excellent longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable. Soap: Razorock Don Marco- nice citrus scent with excellent lather qualities. Brush: Yaqi 24 mm Tuxedo knot(Sagrada Familia) excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice scrub + great lather painter. Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the beard area. Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave: Razorock Amici with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm. Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Schick Golden 500 with Hydro magic injector complimented with a Personna coated injector blade. Have some great shaves!
Sun 2oth June Muhle Silvertip A -21mm Hampshire Woo;Fat Yaqi Excalibur Schick Proline [ 5 ] Pitralon Classic A/S Lotion Used The Excalibur today with an unguarded blade, and all went well apart from the cleft the upper lip which I always find awkward.
Menthol Monday's Shave Cold Water Rinse TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick Jayaruh #277 Burham Safety Razor Personna PTFE SS Blade CWR Osage Rub The TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #277 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor with a Personna PTFE SS Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
GEMonday, June 21st 2021 Razor: Gem G bar- Mfg 1953-58, very nice mild to mid range razor, nice change up in the Gem rotation, built to last. Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable. Soap: Razorock Don Marco, nice citrus scent with excellent lather qualities. Brush: Yaqi cola 22 mm, nice feel & look to handle, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great scrub + great lather painter. Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area. Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave: Razorock Blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area. Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + minor blemish irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Gem G bar with a coated Gem blade. Have some great shaves!
Tuesday 22nd June Yaqi Heavy Metal - Wickham 1912 Apricus - GEM Push Button - GEM Stainless Coated #3 - Duru Mandarin Cologne - Wickham Apricus ASB
Tabac Tuesday's Shave Cold Water Rinse Tabac Shave Soap Jayaruh #277 Burham Safety Razor Burham Blade CWR Tabac AS I am touching up the Burham blade each day with my Strand Safety Razor Blade Sharpener. The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #277 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Burham Safety Razor with a Burham Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...