DE SOTD, Thursday, January 11th 2024
Razor : Razorock Lupo.72 2nd generation - Mfg 2021>, mid range. Perfect razor for my razor rotation and checks all the boxes for what I like to use. Excellent machining and finish QC with a nice efficiency range. The scalloped safety bar is a good idea for lather flow. Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : GSB(2) sharp and smoooth with reasonable longevity. Top tier in my shave den space. It is a nice balanced blade that gives sharpness + smooothness blade glide and is not all sharpness so I call it balanced perfect blade.
Soap : Speick stick, nice mild spicy scent with excellent lather qualities. Very hard soap that lasts and is worth every penny spent.
Brush : Yaqi "orbital ring" 24mm boar bristle. Excellent lather generator, soft split ends bristle hairs, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Witch hazel soap residual cleanse + Ach Brito cologne aftershave + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning with my RR Lupo.72 with a GSB blade.
Have some great shaves!
I picked mine up at Walmart.Do you have a pic or link to the clear Aloe Vera you're using?
I agree that the heavy HD handle gives the Lupo the feel and handling of a dumbbell. I too use the Thin Bar handle as it makes the Lupo much better handling. I find it difficult to get blades to work with it and the best I've found is the Shark SSLupo 95 SB. Optimal blades: Permasharps. The 95 is way smoother than the Aluminium, but I find the latter to be more effective with the above mentioned blade combinations. Maybe I need more time with this razor.
Using the razorock vintage thin handle, rather than the hd handle which I find unbalanced compared to the rather flat Lupo head. Love the blade-clamping on this thing, u’ll definitely know the blade is locked down thight.
I just recieved a Lupo 72 from the BST, and mowed off 4 days worth. Very nice. I did the first pass with the supplied Halo handle, and thought it a bit long, so swapped it out for a UFO, but I'll ultimately keep the halo paired to it. Great for taking off heavy growth, and it might just finish off my final 4. Lupo, GC .68, Overland and the Karve CB. The search for the perfect razor is over. The Lupo isn't 'it', but the 4 do it for now.
Thanks @Blade5082, no thanks the USPS for bouncing it around the US for 3 weeks before arriving in Canada. I have no problem with that however, I'm very patient. 'It'll get here when and if it gets here'.
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OOOOO, I like that! Looks so much better as well.Very nice and an impressive razor lineup you've gathered. Glad to hear it's working for you.
Just an FYI, if you know a machinist, you can have them cut that Ti handle at the first or second groove below the narrow point if you favor a shorter length.
I grabbed this photo from our friend @Raven Koenes shave journal.
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How would you describe the differences between the 95 SB and OC? I have the 95 SB and like it, but if the OC is better….I’ve loved my 72OC, and liked my 95SB, but not quite as much as the 72OC. i was curious if I liked the smaller blade gap, or the OC part better, so I finally caved on a 95OC.
I bought one a couple weeks ago, and I love this thing. I really like how well the OC plates secure the plate at more points.
My 95SB will be up for sale as soon as I get it cleaned up.
These are such good razors for the price.
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