What are you waiting on to arrive...?

Another Art Razor inbound. I can't wait

 

Atomic Blade razor and blades.

 

nice......

 

That's the best way......

 

Well, it is Monday and my Aristocrat has not arrived. In fact, on the tracking website, there has been no updates since the 21st when it left Shreveport. I really hope all is well. I was hoping to put it to the test tomorrow. In the mean time, I will be shaving with 100 year old Gem Jr. blades by Gem Cutlery and my Gem Jr. Lather Catcher, thanks to @twhite who refreshed the edges of the seven blades that came in the set.

 

Waiting for a Gem razor handle from @Jayaruh.

 

I have a package coming from Harvey, La. that was shipped Wednesday USPS. No tracking updates either, and I'm only 8 hours from there. Thought it would be here today.

 

It's good stuff! I have 2 tubs and I'm still looking for the rose.

 

@twhite sent me a Feather Weight last week Tuesday. USPS Tracking said it should have been here Thursday, I thought maybe Friday as it was coming from the left coast to the east coast. Tracking didn't show anything past when it left the original Post Office until today when it got to DC. I begain to believe that it had got lost in the mail as well.

My point being I've had issues with USPS as well as of late.

 

I was watching the blue Ever Ready and the green Surrey Brush. Glad you got them and hope they clean up well.

 

I just bought new blades on eBay! So I'm waiting for them to come in! Can't wait to try them.

 

What kind? I'm thinking of Gillette Nacets and Gillette Silver Blues. I already have Polsilvers that I really like.

 

Perssonas double edge blades

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Reds or blues?

I've had blues and and they work well just not favorite. I gave 100 to my son.

The reds, I have a tuck but have't tried them yet.

 

I bought the blues. I can't wait to try them.

 

Waiting on some Ted Pella single edge blades for my 1912 Ever Ready. I haven't been too concerned with blades, but focusing on technique, figuring that's a bigger key to a great shave. But, I have no personal basis for comparison, so it's time to venture into new territory! Looking forward to it!

 

That's a great idea! I'm doing the same thing.

 

Blade choice doesn't matter anywhere nearly as much as people like to think it does. Consistent QC is important. Results are very largely determined by technique alone. I've seen the setup you have, and if you can't get perfection out of that, don't buy more gear. Focus on "riding the cap" and avoid applying pressure. Almost all (they hate it when I write this) shaving issues related to irritation are caused by high blade angles. Ride the cap and let the bevel do the work. Cartridges teach pressure. Pressure is a detriment with DE. You can't buy technique, but you can earn it for free. Welcome to TSD, and hope the new style of shaving is good for you.

 

That's kinda what my thoughts have been, Bama. In fact, you and I have bounced comments back and forth about technique, blades, etc. It was you that got me thinking about how to tell when a blade is dull. I respect and admire the injenuity of the counters, rotaters, etc, but it would seem to me that if the blade tugs, it's time to change it. Seems pretty straightforward. I guess I'd just like to try something different for variety in the hobby, as I'm pretty confident in my technique at this point. I'm having a blast with this hobby and all of it's aspects.

 

Once the techniques are solid, variety is fun. My goal is to prevent people from having a large collection of premium gear and a never ending rotation of mediocre results with that collection.