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November 19, 2016 ​

Wolfman WR-01 Ti OC with Hempel Ti​

Personna 74 (21) ​

“Los Tres Amigos Dos” CH 2 Synthetic LE​

Route 66 Rum Runner​

Witch Hazel​

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This morning was the 21st shave on the vintage Personna 74 blade. I still managed to get a smooth DFS shave. I am sure I could push the blade for a few more shaves but at this point I am satisfied with the experiment. I have one more 74 blade so I will do another such run in the future. I hope everyone has a fantastic Saturday.

 

Excellent picture Clint.

 

It's not. The 2016 models are only medium aggressive.

As always, YMMV.

 

Razor: Gillette Goodwill 1930's Ball End Open Comb w/ iKon Handle
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (7)
Brush: Omega Barber Pole w/Silvertip
Soap: Proraso
Aftershave: Proraso

Ended up with a pretty good shave. Although I like the looks of this brush, I'm not a fan of a floppy knot. The knot in this brush is very floppy. I will put it and install another knot before I use it again. The razor and blade worked well together and 7 days with a blade is a good result for me. Not a bad aftershave. The Proraso soap has a nice cooling effect, however, I don't find it as slick as some of my other soaps.

 

November 20, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 Ti OC with Hempel Ti
Feather
“Los Tres Amigos Dos” CH 2 Synthetic LE
Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
Witch Hazel

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After 21 shaves with the vintage Personna 74 it was nice to load a fresh Feather into the Wolfman. I did notice that while the Feather was sharper it was also more harsh. When using Feathers all the time I do not notice the harshness. The CH2 synthetic whipped up the RP Dragon's Blood into a rich slick lather. I truly enjoy the way this scent fills the room and lingers long after the shave. After 3 passes and some touch ups I managed to catch the baby. I really can't ask for better. I hope everyone has a great Sunday.

 

Very good setup amigo.

 

Thank you Doug. I am really enjoy the razor and brush. Adding a fantastic soap like Reef Point or Route 66 just makes the shaves almost impossible for me to mess up.

 

November 21, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 Ti OC with Hempel Ti
Feather
“Los Tres Amigos Dos” CH 2 Synthetic LE
Route 66 Rum Runner
Witch Hazel

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A great shave this morning was a perfect way to start the week. Route 66 soaps are easy to lather and with the CH2 the lather just exploded. I really enjoy the residual slickness of Route 66 soaps as well. After 3 passes and minimal touch ups, I ended with a near BBS. On a Monday morning I just did not feel up to chasing the baby. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

Good picture and setup Clint.

 

Thank you Doug.

 

Added another grail to the stable today...

 

@nikonNUT Simply beautiful. Congrats.

 

November 22, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 Ti OC with Hempel Ti
Feather
“Los Tres Amigos Dos” CH 2 Synthetic LE
Route 66 Twisted Tweed
Witch Hazel
Floid Blue


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Another great smooth shave this morning. Three passes and minimal touch ups provided a nearly perfect shave with the exception of that one spot on my neck. I finished off the shave with a splash of Floid Blue. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

 

Hi folks, here's today's OC SOTD.

1909 Gillette ABC set Scroll razor.
Crystal Super Platinum blade.
Simpsons Duke2 pure badger brush.
RazoRock XXX shave soap.
Nivea post shave balm.
Pinaud Clubman as splash.
Vintage English Leather cologne.


A two pass BBS!


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Beautiful razor Alan.

 

November 23, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 Ti OC with Hempel Ti
Feather
“Los Tres Amigos Dos” CH 2 Synthetic LE​

Route 66 Rum Runner
Witch Hazel​

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A great shave this morning. The CH2 Synthetic whipped the Rum Runner into a rich slick lather. The scent of the soap reminds me of a rum cocktail. I just went with normal 3 pass routine, WTG, XTG and ATG, paying attention to my trouble spots as I went. I was so close to a BBS and having the time, I decided to run the baby down. A few touch ups later, particularly on my neck and I ended with a BBS. Overall a very smooth and irritation free shave. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

 

Thank you Clint64! Happy Turkey Day upcoming, my friend!

 

Thank you Alan. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving as well.

 

Wow, awesome razor.

HERM

 

November 24, 2016
Wolfman WR-01 Ti OC with Hempel Ti
Feather
Romera Olivewood Synthetic
Route 66 Twisted Tweed
Witch Hazel

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I was up early in order to get the turkey started in the Big Green Egg. With the bird smoking away, I had a nice relaxing shave. The CH2 Synthetic whipped up the Route 66 Twisted Tweed into a wonderful slick lather. A nice easy three pass shave with minimal touch ups ended just short of near perfect BBS. Guests will be arriving around lunch so I am back to my cooking duties. To those that celebrate I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family and friends and to everyone I hope you have a great Thursday.