| Razor | Karve Overlander (AL) |
| Blade | Astra SP [4] |
| Brush | Semogue SOC Boar (Cherry) |
| Pre | Stirling Unscented Pre-Shave Soap |
| Lather | Cella Bio [13] |
| Post | Pinaud Eau de Portugal |
| 9 / 10 |
| Based on this first shave, the Overlander may not be quite as easy or efficient at head shaving as the Henson +, but it does seem to be a sight more comfortable. After I finish with this Astra SP I guess I’ll try the Overlander with one of my more favored blades for a couple weeks, see if it might challenge the Henson long term. |
Sunday April 14
Blade - Single Use Feather
Razor - Lupo OC95 driven with a Chiseled Face Pineapple Twist Titanium Handle
Brush - Zenith Boar B35-31x57mm
Soap - SV-Franken - Three combined soaps Felce Aromatica, Tundra Artica, Cosmo
Last month in a half I’ve gotten back to my weekly shaves. Prior to that, from last November I was using the electric with shave intervals anywhere from four to eleven days. I believe shavers with regular shave intervals accomplish best comfort and skin health. ATG single pass shaves continue in efficiency refinement. Enjoying my locked four. Simplicity of the four and single pass shaves have enhanced my skin comfort. Shave enjoyment continues.
I’ve never cared for razors that required me to change my shave style to adapt to their efficiencies. My long run with the Fatip Grande was because it suited my shave style perfectly. My change to the Lupo was possible because the physical dimensions and weight mirrored the Grande’s. A custom handle change required to close the deal. Increased efficiency was the driver for the change. Improved styling, lower head profile also appreciated. I certainly don’t miss fiddling with blade alignment on nine out of ten blade changes. I thought I would just carry on with improved efficiency.
Lupo’s efficiency has driven me to change my shave stroke. Moving away from my quick short triple stroke. Too a hybrid buffing stroke. One quick stroke, backslide and quick forward stroke. Basically a buffing stroke that I have used from my beginnings with DE shaving. Only now I use it exclusively for my full face and head shave. It was very natural and easy for the head shaves because of my choked grip on the handle just under the razor head. The last two face shaves I’ve adapted to that same grip. Over my shave journey I would always think an improvement would be my last. My close shaves are usually 24-36 hrs before full whisker growth is established. I believe I’ve moved it up to 36-48 now. This week’s face shave was my first complete shave with the hybrid stroke. There was a slight warmth on my neck areas with the alum, but no irritation. Great skin comfort was enjoyed with post shave elixirs.
I won’t make any bold efficiency statements about the Lupo. I know better. My journey with the wolf has indeed been short. I do know I love this wolf and believe there are still dark secrets to discover.
Happy Shaves
| Razor | Karve Overlander (AL) |
| Blade | Gillette Silver Blue (2) |
| Brush | Semogue SOC Boar (Taj) |
| Pre | PAA Cube |
| Lather | Arko [3] |
| Post | Clubman Virgin Islands Bay Rum |
| 7 / 10 |
| Second try with the Overlander. Again, a fine result that required a bit more work than expected to achieve. The razor clicked immediately for face shaves, but something about the angle doesn't feel quite as intuitive for the head. I'm sure it's just a matter of use, it'll get there. |
Great brush, sir.
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