What razor/blade did you use today
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Muhle R41
Schick Plus Platinum (4)
Quick single-pass shave with some ATG touch ups. I'll have to try a full shave with the R41 again, one of these days. It wasn't as unpleasant as I'd remembered.
Schick Plus Platinum (4)
Quick single-pass shave with some ATG touch ups. I'll have to try a full shave with the R41 again, one of these days. It wasn't as unpleasant as I'd remembered.
ATT Atlas M1 / Bic Chrome Platinum (3)
Alpha Shaving Works Outlaw copper
Wizamet SI
Wizamet SI
Lambda Athena, Timor blade
'53 Super Speed + Lord Silver Star (7)
Today is 04-12-2025 is # 102 of 2025.
Razor: Vintage Gillette - Flair Tip - Twist to Open - Circa - 1957 (C-4)
Blade: Super Stainless Steel - Polymer Coated Blade, DAY # FOUR USEAGE.
Bowl: N/A
Soap/Cream: Cremo - Refreshing Mint, smells is great.
Brush/Instrument: Fingers/Omega Boar
Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel
Back to Vintage again today, so I chose my Vintage Gillette - Flair Tip - Twist to Open - Circa - 1957 (C-4). Shave was three passes, with, across, & against the grain, using a NEW Super Stainless Steel - Polymer Coated Blade, (maker unknown) as it was in Orphan Baggie of loose Blades. Shave had some Blade feel but only feedback Blade was working well, Shave went as easy as 1, 2, 3, Blade is Super Sharp, and, Efficient. Today was DAY # FOUR for using this Blade, came out of my Orphan Blade Ziplock. Blade sent message, aka feedback it was working good today. Still work on using last of my supply of Cremo - Refreshing Mint.
Shave today was Dam Fine Shave but did not achieving perfection rating, would be 9.9 +. Results were Darn Good because I payed a lot of attention to Technique, reaping rewards, of DFS for doing so. I do not & never will chase BBS, do but still got great Shave. Happy back using one of my Vintage Gillette Razors. They are lot of Bang for Buck Razors, even this one at almost 68 years old.
JMHO
Razor: Vintage Gillette - Flair Tip - Twist to Open - Circa - 1957 (C-4)
Blade: Super Stainless Steel - Polymer Coated Blade, DAY # FOUR USEAGE.
Bowl: N/A
Soap/Cream: Cremo - Refreshing Mint, smells is great.
Brush/Instrument: Fingers/Omega Boar
Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel
Back to Vintage again today, so I chose my Vintage Gillette - Flair Tip - Twist to Open - Circa - 1957 (C-4). Shave was three passes, with, across, & against the grain, using a NEW Super Stainless Steel - Polymer Coated Blade, (maker unknown) as it was in Orphan Baggie of loose Blades. Shave had some Blade feel but only feedback Blade was working well, Shave went as easy as 1, 2, 3, Blade is Super Sharp, and, Efficient. Today was DAY # FOUR for using this Blade, came out of my Orphan Blade Ziplock. Blade sent message, aka feedback it was working good today. Still work on using last of my supply of Cremo - Refreshing Mint.
Shave today was Dam Fine Shave but did not achieving perfection rating, would be 9.9 +. Results were Darn Good because I payed a lot of attention to Technique, reaping rewards, of DFS for doing so. I do not & never will chase BBS, do but still got great Shave. Happy back using one of my Vintage Gillette Razors. They are lot of Bang for Buck Razors, even this one at almost 68 years old.
JMHO
Razor: Gillette Senator
Blade: Rapira Platinum (1)
Soap: Stirling Orange Chill
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Best Badger
Blade: Rapira Platinum (1)
Soap: Stirling Orange Chill
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Best Badger
Proof Whiskey
1/2 Personna med prep (2)
Zingari Man Stargazer
St. James of London Pepper and Lime
BBS and no irritation or nicks at all. No sting with alcohol/WH splash.
The Proof razor remains a great head shaver for me. BBS ATG all the way. One pass with touch up and zero irritation. It still isn’t quite as satisfying as a DE, but gets the job done very well without drama.
I still probably am not a great daily shaver. I am still figuring it out, but clearly, my best shaves, without irritation or cuts happen with 2 days growth. The trouble is my hair grows enough that it is too long halfway through the second day, so I feel I need to shave before work every day. I may need to only go wtg on second and third day shaving.
1/2 Personna med prep (2)
Zingari Man Stargazer
St. James of London Pepper and Lime
BBS and no irritation or nicks at all. No sting with alcohol/WH splash.
The Proof razor remains a great head shaver for me. BBS ATG all the way. One pass with touch up and zero irritation. It still isn’t quite as satisfying as a DE, but gets the job done very well without drama.
I still probably am not a great daily shaver. I am still figuring it out, but clearly, my best shaves, without irritation or cuts happen with 2 days growth. The trouble is my hair grows enough that it is too long halfway through the second day, so I feel I need to shave before work every day. I may need to only go wtg on second and third day shaving.
1st shave. Leaf Twig and
Blackland Blackbird / Personna Comfort Coated (4)
Tatara Amakuni // Kai Protouch MG (13)
Gillette Flare Tip / Personna platinum chrome
Lord L6/Personna red (Israeli, 1)
Last night’s pokey, capward shave
Henson AL13+
Lord Super Stainless (2)
Henson AL13+
Lord Super Stainless (2)
ASD2/Wilkinson(6)
Saturday 4/12 Shave
VINTAGE APRIL 2025 Day 12
All Vintage Razors - All Month
Very nice to pick up a Straight again
Smooth and Comfortable Three Pass
Touch Ups with a Vintage Schick
Overall a Fantastic Saturday Shave
Razor: HERO Straight Razor (Germany)
Blade: Extra Hollow (1X) - Adam Edge
Clean Up: Schick Vintage Injector
Lather: Mama Bear's Soap NAG CHAMPA Puck
Brush: A P ShaveCo Silksmoke 26mm
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: A&E Siam Aftershave
VINTAGE APRIL 2025 Day 12
All Vintage Razors - All Month
Very nice to pick up a Straight again
Smooth and Comfortable Three Pass
Touch Ups with a Vintage Schick
Overall a Fantastic Saturday Shave
Razor: HERO Straight Razor (Germany)
Blade: Extra Hollow (1X) - Adam Edge
Clean Up: Schick Vintage Injector
Lather: Mama Bear's Soap NAG CHAMPA Puck
Brush: A P ShaveCo Silksmoke 26mm
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: A&E Siam Aftershave
Rockwell T2 / FLyDear Super Platinum (3)
20250412
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Lite (145)
Blade: Accutec AccuForge (4)
Preshave: Hot shower; Proraso Pre-shave cream sensitive skin;
Rinse and apply Shave Secret Shaving Oil
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; Very close; Very smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave; Very good post shave feel.
Cheers!!!
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Lite (145)
Blade: Accutec AccuForge (4)
Preshave: Hot shower; Proraso Pre-shave cream sensitive skin;
Rinse and apply Shave Secret Shaving Oil
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; Very close; Very smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave; Very good post shave feel.
Cheers!!!
Atelier Durdan No 7 0.70 Premium Polish Bronze. Treet Carbon Steel
