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Razor: Blackland Blackbird Lite (139)
Blade: Bolzano Egyptian (3)
Preshave: Hot shower; Proraso Pre-shave cream sensitive skin
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush-26mm
Lather: Proraso Shaving Soap In a Bowl Sensitive Skin + Cremo Classic Citrus
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue Cooling Aftershave
No nicks; No irritation; close; smooth; Pleasant DFS shave; This is the last shave on this blade. Way too much buffing. Aftershave sting was noticeable. 2 and done is more appropriate for this razor and blade.
Razor: Goodfellas' Smile - Bayonetta Blade: 7 AM Plus Hi Platinum. DAY # TWO USEAGE. Bowl: N/A Soap/Cream: Cremo - Refreshing Mint, smells is great. Brush/Instrument: Fingers/Omega Boar Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel
Still using my Goodfellas' Smile Bayonetta today this Razor is a Rock Star. Shave was three passes, with, across, & against the grain, using a Almost NEW FRESH - 7 AM Plus Hi Platinum, some Blade feel but just feedback, Shave went as easy as 1, 2, 3, Blade is Super Sharp, and, Efficient. Today was DAY # TWO for using this Blade, came out of my Orphan Blade Ziplock. Blade sent message, aka feedback it was working good today, it was loud talking, and clear.
Shave today was Dam Fine Shave but did not achieving perfection rating, would be 9.999 +. Results were Darn Good because I payed a lot of attention to Technique, reaped rewards, of DFS for doing so. I do not & never will chase BBS, do but still got great Shave. This is an Ultra Heavy Weight Razor at 3.49 Ounces, Handle is nice & long so it like having baseball bat in hand. Last observation about the Goodfellas' Smile Bayonetta Razor is it Clamp Down Blade so there is NO Blade Movement or Blade Chatter this is a flipping excellent shaving tool. Would call the Goodfellas' Smile - Bayonetta, El-Cheapo CNC BEST BUY at under $60.00.
Rushed shave this morning. 2 pass DFS+. I continue to be impressed with this razor. I have had a Piccolo and another Gentile. Both had alignment issues. This one doesn't. It is near perfect.
Sunday 4/6 Shave VINTAGE APRIL 2025 Day 6 All Vintage Razors - All Month
Durham/ Personna duo did another great job
Just the fact we can resurrect and use this razor is amazing
Some touch ups with the Red Tip put it over the top
Overall a Fantastic BBS Shave
Razor: Durham Duplex / Open Edge Guard Blade: Personna Specimen Prep Blade (2X)
Clean Up: Gillette Red Tip / GSB Blade (1X)
Lather: Ariana & Evans SPARTACUS Soap
Brush: AP ShaveCo 25mm STF Bronze Handle
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: Abbate Y La Mantia ISHTAR