Gentleman Barber shavette/SharpEdge Lieres carbon steel blade (One&Done). A straightforward WTG followed by ATG two pass comparison shave, for me, not as efficent as following the 14 Stroke Barber School plan -single pass with touch up?
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Gentleman Barber shavette/SharpEdge Lieres carbon steel blade (One&Done). A straightforward WTG followed by ATG two pass comparison shave, for me, not as efficent as following the 14 Stroke Barber School plan -single pass with touch up?
Got a notification today on my phone, before heading to work, that my parcel had arrived in the mailbox. Got it and waited with opening it before getting back home. Its the correct model of the Kismet that I got! 
Compared to the Personna the metal and bulild feels of a better quality. The Kismet doesnt have that sharp spot on the end of the tang, like the Personna has. It also has slightly more weight than the Personna. The plastic scales aren't that bad, feels better than the plastic scales on my Sedef. Overall it just feels like more time was spent on the production/design of it.
It is also a bit longer than the Personna. Can't wait to try and shave with the Kismet tomorrow, to see how it feels in action.
Compared to the Personna the metal and bulild feels of a better quality. The Kismet doesnt have that sharp spot on the end of the tang, like the Personna has. It also has slightly more weight than the Personna. The plastic scales aren't that bad, feels better than the plastic scales on my Sedef. Overall it just feels like more time was spent on the production/design of it.
It is also a bit longer than the Personna. Can't wait to try and shave with the Kismet tomorrow, to see how it feels in action.
Been looking for one of these for a long time.
The Durham Duplex with the Open Blade attachment in lieu of the guards.
I have a few of the Personna Lab Sample cutting blades that are very sharp (made for shaving) so I put one in. These are not the carpet trimmers from the hardware Store. LOL
Will have to wait for Vintage April to try this out.
The Durham Duplex with the Open Blade attachment in lieu of the guards.
I have a few of the Personna Lab Sample cutting blades that are very sharp (made for shaving) so I put one in. These are not the carpet trimmers from the hardware Store. LOL
Will have to wait for Vintage April to try this out.
Filarmonica shavette/Feather. Reverted back to 14 Stroke Barber School shaving plan following yesterday's WTG and ATG passes...much better efficiency and closeness
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Hi gents could we please not post SOTD posts on this thread we would like to keep this one for mostly information.
Thank you so much in advance.
Thank you so much in advance.
I never realized there were so many odd shavette style razors and hair shapers out there. It seems it’s own hobby, trying all the crazy blades and blade holders!
Who is up for a good old fashioned box cutter shave?
Or maybe just a handheld GEM?
You all are crazy! In a good way, as long as it is your skin in play…
Who is up for a good old fashioned box cutter shave?
Or maybe just a handheld GEM?
You all are crazy! In a good way, as long as it is your skin in play…
I never realized there were so many odd shavette style razors and hair shapers out there. It seems it’s own hobby, trying all the crazy blades and blade holders!
Who is up for a good old fashioned box cutter shave?
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Or maybe just a handheld GEM?
You all are crazy! In a good way, as long as it is your skin in play…
Mate I'm no expert by any means but I know there are Gem blades that are box cutters that are meant to be terrible for shaving. Hopefully you got the right one's.
The holder itself is the same kind that I use at work, for opening boxes. The one I use there uses a GEM designed box cutter blade that is interchangeable. I'd be lying if the idea of not taking one of those holders home and load them with one of the GEM blades I got for shaving at home havent crossed my mind. When we are on the topic about holders.
The holder itself is the same kind that I use at work, for opening boxes. The one I use there uses a GEM designed box cutter blade that is interchangeable. I'd be lying if the idea of not taking one of those holders home and load them with one of the GEM blades I got for shaving at home havent crossed my mind. When we are on the topic about holders.
Sorry folks, but i really should stay off here when my meds kick in. Most of the time they don't bother me but sometimes I'm not so lucky. Today is just Confused.com.
I am still working on this head shaving with the Feather DX.
I have learned a lot and can get a great shave at times. I even recently made progress on ATG on the scalp with the shavette.
A few recent lessons have been that I find guarded blades irritating and the cause of redness and scapes. Unguarded blades don’t irritate and rarely scrape, but they are more prone to cuts/nicks.
Additionally I learned that a the “one spine width angle” is better than a too low angle and pulling tension on the scalp helps in all grain directions, even required to achieve a decent safe ATG pass.
The trouble that plagues me is time. It takes longer and I have limited time in the morning (rushing is bad). Also, so far I can’t seem to shave with the shavette and an unguarded blade without causing 2-4 small nicks. These nicks red up on my scalp and take a week or more to fully disappear.
So, if I shavette shave 3 days in a week, I have accumulated 9 (plus or minus) nicks that are noticeable. That bugs me. Too many and then my scalp needs a rest.
I hope over time, I cause fewer and fewer nicks. I could tolerate one a week for example. But in the meantime, I go to work looking like I had a run in with an angry cat.
That said, I recently had the absolute worse shaving cut in my 4 years of head shaving with my DE safety razor, not the shavette. Just moving it around too fast on the back of my neck and whacked my self wrong. The shavette could have been worse, but I would never handle it in such a cavalier way!
I have learned a lot and can get a great shave at times. I even recently made progress on ATG on the scalp with the shavette.
A few recent lessons have been that I find guarded blades irritating and the cause of redness and scapes. Unguarded blades don’t irritate and rarely scrape, but they are more prone to cuts/nicks.
Additionally I learned that a the “one spine width angle” is better than a too low angle and pulling tension on the scalp helps in all grain directions, even required to achieve a decent safe ATG pass.
The trouble that plagues me is time. It takes longer and I have limited time in the morning (rushing is bad). Also, so far I can’t seem to shave with the shavette and an unguarded blade without causing 2-4 small nicks. These nicks red up on my scalp and take a week or more to fully disappear.
So, if I shavette shave 3 days in a week, I have accumulated 9 (plus or minus) nicks that are noticeable. That bugs me. Too many and then my scalp needs a rest.
I hope over time, I cause fewer and fewer nicks. I could tolerate one a week for example. But in the meantime, I go to work looking like I had a run in with an angry cat.
That said, I recently had the absolute worse shaving cut in my 4 years of head shaving with my DE safety razor, not the shavette. Just moving it around too fast on the back of my neck and whacked my self wrong. The shavette could have been worse, but I would never handle it in such a cavalier way!
Is there no way you could move to shaving in the evening or night. I know that's what I had to do. I was rushing and slicing my face to the point where I was seriously thinking of throwing in the towel. Now I can really enjoy my shaves and have time to experiment a bit if I want to.
That's the only thing I can suggest. Keep us informed on how your going and I hopefully everything will start coming together soon.
That is a really good idea. I could always shavette in the evening and if needed touch up with the bulletproof shave of the proof whiskey razor in the morning shower.
That would be a lot of shaving, but would give the relaxed time I need for learning the shavette while also being able to get the smooth pre-work shave I want.
Better buy some red pillow cases…
Are you using the Kai Captain Titan ProTouch MG for guarded blades?
I don't shave my head but that one works well for me for the face with my DX razors.
I have tried all the available guarded blades and all of them irritate and scrape my skin. I just gave up on them. They sure did prevent the little nicks and cuts (not completely) but I prefer a nick to a swath of rawness.
This arrived today, 10 bucks (plus shipping) on the 'bay. It's not mint, but not terrible.
It came with one of the original blades, which I swapped with a new Personna blade for the pic. I was kind of surprised by the thickness and stiffness of the old blade...of course those were intended to be honed/stropped.
I also got the original instruction booklet, which is kinda cool, but no box. Still, for 15 bucks, I'm happy. I've been wanting to try a Weck Sexto with a full-size plastic handle.
Can someone tell me the date range on these? I'm curious about the age.
It came with one of the original blades, which I swapped with a new Personna blade for the pic. I was kind of surprised by the thickness and stiffness of the old blade...of course those were intended to be honed/stropped.
I also got the original instruction booklet, which is kinda cool, but no box. Still, for 15 bucks, I'm happy. I've been wanting to try a Weck Sexto with a full-size plastic handle.
Can someone tell me the date range on these? I'm curious about the age.
Congratulations on the nice pick up. Trying to get a date on these razors is a bit of a task, maybe some one else with more information will know.
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