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[never-stop-learning]

Sorry to hear the news about the Mrs. I'm keeping your family in my prayers.

Thank you, @Balin.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sunday 20240421
366 Shaves in 2024: 112 of 112 = 100%
Single Edge Sunday
Synthetic Sunday
Vintage April 2024

Razor: Jones Shake-Sharp v1
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (8 shaves, 16 passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Jade (AP Shave Co 26mm Synbad Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Rustic Blackbeard
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

The Jones Shake-Sharp v1 razor matches up nicely with the Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum blade. One of the better blade matches I've tried in this razor. The combination is excellent! A very cool razor!

This week's Supporting Cast is made up of excellent performers. Many comments throughout My Journal regarding these excellent shaving items.

Superb 2-pass shave.

 

[LRod]

More prayers for your wife from Florida!!

 

[never-stop-learning]

More prayers for your wife from Florida!!

Thank you, @LRod.

 

[cajunrph]

Prayers continued for you and your bride.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Prayers continued for you and your bride.

Thank you, John.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Monday 20240422
366 Shaves in 2024: 113 of 113 = 100%
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Israeli Pleese Amcor (Shield Polished Ti Handle)
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (5 shaves, 18 passes)

Tuesday 20240423
366 Shaves in 2024: 114 of 114 = 100%
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Israeli Pleese Amcor (Shield Polished Ti Handle)
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (6 shaves, 20 passes)

Wednesday 20240424
366 Shaves in 2024: 115 of 115 = 100%
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Israeli Pleese Amcor (Shield Polished Ti Handle)
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (7 shaves, 22 passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Jade (AP Shave Co 26mm Synbad Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Rustic Blackbeard
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

This Vintage razor is quite interesting. Description from an old listing on an auction site: "Pleese Amcor 1950's vintage double edge three piece safety razor, manufactured by Pleese Amcor in Israel." The Pleese Amcor is also mentioned as being an aggressive razor in some older posts right here on B&B.

The Pleese Amcor looks very much like a Tech. The handle is too skinny for me to get a decent grip. Normally, I would reach for one of my treasured Rosseforp GTx handles, but the threads don't match up. The Shield Polished Ti handle matched up nicely, so I used it. Very comfortable balance and control.

Does the Pleese Amcor shave like a Tech? Pretty much. Paired with a Personna Israeli Platinum Red blade, it's close. Certainly not a rough shaving razor. It's a very good razor, but does it displace any of my Top 5 Techs? Not in my opinion. I'd say it fits nicely in my occasional use group and will use it with pleasure when the mood strikes.

This week's Supporting Cast is made up of excellent performers. Many comments throughout My Journal regarding these excellent items.

Excellent 2-pass shaves.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Thursday 20240425
366 Shaves in 2024: 116 of 116 = 100%
Vintage April 2024

Razor: Star DE (Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (9 shaves, 18 passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Jade (AP Shave Co 26mm Synbad Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Rustic Blackbeard
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

This is an early, all Brass, Star DE used with Doug’s outstanding 25g GTS handle. The combination provides excellent comfort and control. The Star DE is very "Tech like" in its presentation. A bit more efficient. Comparably smooth. Very nimble & maneuverable and predictable. A very effective vintage razor! Results are superb!

This week's Supporting Cast is made up of excellent performers. Many comments throughout My Journal regarding these excellent items.

Superb 2-Pass shave!

 

[GBerry]

Praying for you.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Praying for you.

Thank you, Gene.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Friday 20240426
366 Shaves in 2024: 117 of 117 = 100%
Clubman Friday
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Star DE (Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (10 shaves, 20 passes)

Saturday 20240427
366 Shaves in 2024: 118 of 118 = 100%
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Star DE (Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (11 shaves, 23 passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Jade (AP Shave Co 26mm Synbad Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Rustic Blackbeard
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve

The early, all-brass Star DE does a lot of things really well. I like it!

Superb shaves!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sunday 20240428
366 Shaves in 2024: 119 of 119 = 100%
Synthetic Sunday
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Personna New Angle 70 (aka: "BBS-0") (RazoRock Ti Halo)
Blade: Kai (3 shaves, 8 passes)

Monday 20240429
366 Shaves in 2024: 120 of 120 = 100%
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Personna New Angle 70 (aka: "BBS-0") (RazoRock Ti Halo)
Blade: Kai (4 shaves, 10 passes)

Tuesday 20240429
366 Shaves in 2024: 121 of 121 = 100%
Vintage April 2024
Razor: Personna New Angle 70 (aka: "BBS-0") (RazoRock Ti Halo)
Blade: Kai (5 shaves, 12 passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop (AP Shave Co 24mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: n/a
Lather: ARKO
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic

Finished up Vintage April with the venerable Personna New Angle 70 (aka: "BBS-0") loaded with a Kai blade. The handle I'm using is a RazoRock Ti Halo that the legendary Rosseforp shortened to 80mm. The New Angle 70 seems to work better at a neutral angle. The cap shows you the correct angle. Give the razor what it wants, it will reward you with efficient, smooth, and very effective shaves.

This week's Supporting Cast includes the venerable ARKO (which is a very good shave soap), the very nice AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C brush, and Old Spice Classic aftershave. All of these items work wonderfully!

Superb shaves!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Wednesday 20240501
366 Shaves in 2024: 122 of 122 = 100%
Modern May 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (1 shave, 2 passes)

Thursday 20240502
366 Shaves in 2024: 123 of 123 = 100%
Blackland Thursday
Modern May 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (2 shaves, 4 passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop (AP Shave Co 24mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: n/a
Lather: ARKO
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic

First shaves of Modern May 2024. Went with my Alpha Big Dog modern razor - the Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB GTC. Loaded a fresh Schick Proline P blade and enjoyed top tier shaves. The Ti Vector SB checks all the right boxes on my personal priority list!

This week's Supporting Cast includes the venerable ARKO (which is a very good shave soap), the very nice AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C brush, and Old Spice Classic aftershave. All of these items work wonderfully!

Superb shaves!

 

[Eric_75]

Good morning, David. Continued prayers and have a blessed day, my friend.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Good morning, David. Continued prayers and have a blessed day, my friend.

Thank you, Eric.

Prayers and blessings for you and your family.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Friday 20240503
366 Shaves in 2024: 124 of 124 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Modern May 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (3 shaves, 6 passes)
Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop (AP Shave Co 24mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: n/a
Lather: ARKO
Aftershave: Old Spice Original

Same kit as Wednesday and Thursday. Same outstanding performance and results.

Superb shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Saturday 20240504
366 Shaves in 2024: 125 of 125 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Modern May 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (4 shaves, 8 passes)
Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop (AP Shave Co 24mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: n/a
Lather: ARKO
Aftershave: Old Spice Original

Same kit as yesterday. Same outstanding performance and results.

My Top 4 AC blade razors are also my favorite razors of any type. The Ti Vector SB, The General V2, the X1 Slant and the SS Vector SB just flat work on my face, skin and beard.

Superb shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sunday 20240505
366 Shaves in 2024: 126 of 126 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Modern May 2024
Single Edge Sunday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Synthetic Sunday

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (5 shaves, 10 passes)

Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Bay Rum Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Sticking with the Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB GTC with Schick Proline P blade. Top Tier all the way!

This week's Supporting Cast is also Top Tier! A wonderful combination!

This kit, as a whole, is exceptional. I could easily use this kit every day and be perfectly happy.

Superb shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Monday 20240506
366 Shaves in 2024: 127 of 127 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Modern May 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (6 shaves, 12 passes)
Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Bay Rum Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Used the same kit from 5/5 again today! This kit provides an exceptionally comfortable and satisfying shaving experience with superb top tier results in all respects!

Superb shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Tuesday 20240507
366 Shaves in 2024: 128 of 128 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Modern May 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (7 shaves, 14 passes)
Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Bay Rum Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Used the same kit again today! Exceptional!

Superb shave!