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Chan Eil Whiskers
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⬆ Way cool! ⬆
Let us know how you like it + pictures of course.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Let us know how you like it + pictures of course.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Damn Comfortable Shave
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Thursday's shave was good.
Once again I enjoyed using the effective but not perfect (in being extremely efficient) Timeless Ti Slim SB. It's a very well balanced razor.
Cube 2.0 & Wizamet SI (flipped).
Enjoyable and pretty darn decent shave.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Once again I enjoyed using the effective but not perfect (in being extremely efficient) Timeless Ti Slim SB. It's a very well balanced razor.
Cube 2.0 & Wizamet SI (flipped).
Yummy stuff ➡ |
Enjoyable and pretty darn decent shave.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Will do! Might take a while though, it's out of stock at Italian Barber. Plus my photo skills and my camera suck lol. Not sure which is worse to be honest
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Will do! Might take a while though, it's out of stock at Italian Barber. Plus my photo skills and my camera suck lol. Not sure which is worse to be honest
I believe my SOC Mistura came from across the pond.
Indeed it did. I looked it up in my email receipts. I tend to shop around for prices, and, when it's overseas, exchange rates, and shipping costs. The shipping was pretty quick as I recall in May, 2020, when I ordered it. |
Happy shaves,
Jim
And, even with the shipping, a much more reasonable price, thanks! Now I just have to decide which itch to scratch first Cheers.
Edit: I'd better summon Big Nurse for my meds, the urge to buy both brushes is starting to win...
Cheers.Edit: I'd better summon Big Nurse for my meds, the urge to buy both brushes is starting to win...
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Friday's shave was close and blood free (not perfect).
I don't like the too skinny Blackbird handle. It's also too long, but that's minor.
It shaves close of course but I had to do a good bit of work to get there. Fortunately, no blood.
Happy shaves,
Jim
I don't like the too skinny Blackbird handle. It's also too long, but that's minor.
It shaves close of course but I had to do a good bit of work to get there. Fortunately, no blood.
- Wizamet SI, flipped.
- Cube 2.0.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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You need to swap it for an "excellent" handle (which I'm pretty sure you possess).
Mind you, you'd then need two shaves with that razor. I appreciate that that could be difficult when your queue of yet-to-be-used razors stretches out into the yard.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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You need to swap it for an "excellent" handle (which I'm pretty sure you possess).
Mind you, you'd then need two shaves with that razor. I appreciate that that could be difficult when your queue of yet-to-be-used razors stretches out into the yard.
As heavy as the Blackbird Head feels in SS I think some handles might be too light for it (and I've become fond of lighter handles).
Happy shaves,
Jim
Big Nurse would be pleased to see your "experimenting urge" sedated... but I don't think the boys in the ward would be too impressed.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Big Nurse would be pleased to see your "experimenting urge" sedated... but I don't think the boys in the ward would be too impressed.
Sedated?
You've misplaced your glasses and confused me that catatonic fellow in the corner.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Saturday's shave was good.
Today's handle experiment was a trial of a RazoRock handle on the Blackbird.
This morning I measured my Blackbird handle and found it's 85 mm. I thought I had the long handle but I was wrong. Regardless, I wanted to use a fatter handle. I tried several of my handles attending to Shane's advice concerning how handles should fit if the Blackbird handle itself wasn't used.
Several of my handles looked promising. Several of the RazoRock handles seemed to fit within the Blackbird's baseplate opening and tighten snuggly. Surprise surprise!
Although I'd prefer a much shorter handle than the RazoRock 100 mm titanium handle, it is a good looking and reasonably fat handle. I like 'em to be in the 12 - 13 - 14 mm range. I have to say it looked very good to my eye with the Blackbird head, but, more importantly, it functioned well.
I'll probably take my hacksaw to the handle (and a little sandpaper) and make it the length I want it to be.
Anyway, the shave was very good.
This is my second shave in a row with the Blackbird during which the razor didn't bite me. My only issue with the Blackbird over time has been what I've seen as its tendency to occasionally jump up out of the bushes to bite the heck out of me. If If somehow figured out how to, or, more likely, stumbled upon how to avoid that problem, this will be an excellent razor for me I think.
Whether it's a Daily Driver or not will require experimentation, but my shaves with it of late are certainly close, smooth, and reasonably long lasting. The Blackland Blackbird is certainly a high efficiency razor for me, and it feels smooth on my skin (when it doesn't bite). Yes, there's some blade feel, but that's never been much of a problem at all for me.
Maybe my technique is better. Maybe the PAA Cube 2.0 has made a huge difference. Maybe the Blackbird will bite me tomorrow. In any event, I'm pleased, much more pleased than I've previously been, with the razor. Especially with a fat handle.
Where's that hacksaw?
Used a flipped and not new Wizamet SI, as usual. 70/30 knot in an old Thater handle.
Yummy scent. Great products.
Happy shaves to you,
Jim
Today's handle experiment was a trial of a RazoRock handle on the Blackbird.
This morning I measured my Blackbird handle and found it's 85 mm. I thought I had the long handle but I was wrong. Regardless, I wanted to use a fatter handle. I tried several of my handles attending to Shane's advice concerning how handles should fit if the Blackbird handle itself wasn't used.
Several of my handles looked promising. Several of the RazoRock handles seemed to fit within the Blackbird's baseplate opening and tighten snuggly. Surprise surprise!
Although I'd prefer a much shorter handle than the RazoRock 100 mm titanium handle, it is a good looking and reasonably fat handle. I like 'em to be in the 12 - 13 - 14 mm range. I have to say it looked very good to my eye with the Blackbird head, but, more importantly, it functioned well.
I'll probably take my hacksaw to the handle (and a little sandpaper) and make it the length I want it to be.
Anyway, the shave was very good.
This is my second shave in a row with the Blackbird during which the razor didn't bite me. My only issue with the Blackbird over time has been what I've seen as its tendency to occasionally jump up out of the bushes to bite the heck out of me. If If somehow figured out how to, or, more likely, stumbled upon how to avoid that problem, this will be an excellent razor for me I think.
Whether it's a Daily Driver or not will require experimentation, but my shaves with it of late are certainly close, smooth, and reasonably long lasting. The Blackland Blackbird is certainly a high efficiency razor for me, and it feels smooth on my skin (when it doesn't bite). Yes, there's some blade feel, but that's never been much of a problem at all for me.
Maybe my technique is better. Maybe the PAA Cube 2.0 has made a huge difference. Maybe the Blackbird will bite me tomorrow. In any event, I'm pleased, much more pleased than I've previously been, with the razor. Especially with a fat handle.
Where's that hacksaw?
Used a flipped and not new Wizamet SI, as usual. 70/30 knot in an old Thater handle.
Yummy scent. Great products.
Happy shaves to you,
Jim
I have that titanium halo handle, I find it has terrific balance with many of my razor heads.
Ahem.....
20210710
Razor: Mühle R95 V4
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (5 and retired)
Full shave notes here:
Comparison of DE Razors in My Den From ~$75 to ~$125 (USD) - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/comparison-of-de-razors-in-my-den-from-75-to-125-usd.600310/post-11348852
20210710
Razor: Mühle R95 V4
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (5 and retired)
Full shave notes here:
Comparison of DE Razors in My Den From ~$75 to ~$125 (USD) - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/comparison-of-de-razors-in-my-den-from-75-to-125-usd.600310/post-11348852
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Ahem.....
20210710
Razor: Mühle R95 V4
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (5 and retired)
View attachment 1294927
Full shave notes here:
Comparison of DE Razors in My Den From ~$75 to ~$125 (USD) - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/comparison-of-de-razors-in-my-den-from-75-to-125-usd.600310/post-11348852
Very cool. You have an ever expanding stable of very interesting razors.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Sunday's shave was a test.
The test was good. The shave, not so much.
For its first outing the Lupo DC was paired with a polished Timeless Ti handle. Good looking, yes, indeed, both the handle and the Lupo head. It makes a nice combination I think.
The right side was shaved with the 72 OC side. The left with the 95 SB side.
I've used my (both sides) Lupo 95 a few times in the past, but this was the first outing for any version of a Lupo 72. I have in the wings a (both sides) Lupo 72 SB.
Perhaps the 95 side was a bit smoother feeling during the shave, but not enough to be of much concern. Probably enough so I won't be likely to favor the 72 OC over the 95, but further testing is required should I care enough to do it; further testing as in complete shaves with the 72 OC, etc.
I missed spots on my upper lip right below my nostrils. If this were a go to work shave I'd have to lather up and go after them, but I can manage with a very imperfect shave this afternoon poolside.
Overall, the shave was close and comfortable.
Timeless sent me a soap sample with a recent order. I gave it a spin after transferring the soap (easily) to a larger, empty container. It's a very nice scented soap according to my nose. It performed like most good soaps I think. Were I into scented soaps I might buy a tin.
The more I use this brush the more I like it. Initially it felt if anything too soft for a two band badger, but I've come to enjoy its softness especially since it has plenty of backbone and scrub.
Not a perfect shave, but a good test. The Lupo DC is certainly a very good razor. I can see why it, like the other Lupo razors, is such a big hit.
Happy shaves,
Jim
The test was good. The shave, not so much.
For its first outing the Lupo DC was paired with a polished Timeless Ti handle. Good looking, yes, indeed, both the handle and the Lupo head. It makes a nice combination I think.
The right side was shaved with the 72 OC side. The left with the 95 SB side.
I've used my (both sides) Lupo 95 a few times in the past, but this was the first outing for any version of a Lupo 72. I have in the wings a (both sides) Lupo 72 SB.
Perhaps the 95 side was a bit smoother feeling during the shave, but not enough to be of much concern. Probably enough so I won't be likely to favor the 72 OC over the 95, but further testing is required should I care enough to do it; further testing as in complete shaves with the 72 OC, etc.
I missed spots on my upper lip right below my nostrils. If this were a go to work shave I'd have to lather up and go after them, but I can manage with a very imperfect shave this afternoon poolside.
Overall, the shave was close and comfortable.
| It's hard not to think maybe the PAA Cube 2.0 is a huge asset when trying to get a great, close shave! My shaves have improved since I began using it, that's for sure. |
Timeless sent me a soap sample with a recent order. I gave it a spin after transferring the soap (easily) to a larger, empty container. It's a very nice scented soap according to my nose. It performed like most good soaps I think. Were I into scented soaps I might buy a tin.
The more I use this brush the more I like it. Initially it felt if anything too soft for a two band badger, but I've come to enjoy its softness especially since it has plenty of backbone and scrub.
Nice stuff. |
Not a perfect shave, but a good test. The Lupo DC is certainly a very good razor. I can see why it, like the other Lupo razors, is such a big hit.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Monday I shaved with the Lupo 72 SB for the first time.
It's a good razor, but on first impressions I like the results from the Lupo 95 (and perhaps the 72 OC) better.
That's not me saying it's not a very good razor.
Happy shaves,
Jim
It's a good razor, but on first impressions I like the results from the Lupo 95 (and perhaps the 72 OC) better.
That's not me saying it's not a very good razor.
- Wizamet SI (flipped)
- Cube 2.0 (in shower & as a preshave)
Yummy! |
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Tuesday's shave was very interesting.
I'm trying out a brand new razor, The Winning Razor. It's a very interesting bit of gear. It demands a certain angle, and feels like it's sucking itself right up to the skin when the angle's right. It's kinda weird in that regard.
It certainly seems to be a highly efficient razor (so far that's my impression; one shave) and also very smooth feeling on my skin. There's no blade feel that I could notice enough to care about except when shaving ATG. It feels mild and efficient. Effective? We'll see.
The razor is very heavy. I'm not saying too heavy.
Also used a flipped Wizamet SI blade and the PAA Cube 2.0.
I'll have to use the razor some more. For one thing, the angle is terribly easy to find on my cheeks, but not so easy to find on my chin and ATG. In other words, there might be a learning curve.
My normal lathers are very hydrated, but perhaps not hydrated enough for this razor.
Happy shaves,
Jim
I'm trying out a brand new razor, The Winning Razor. It's a very interesting bit of gear. It demands a certain angle, and feels like it's sucking itself right up to the skin when the angle's right. It's kinda weird in that regard.
It certainly seems to be a highly efficient razor (so far that's my impression; one shave) and also very smooth feeling on my skin. There's no blade feel that I could notice enough to care about except when shaving ATG. It feels mild and efficient. Effective? We'll see.
The razor is very heavy. I'm not saying too heavy.
Also used a flipped Wizamet SI blade and the PAA Cube 2.0.
I'll have to use the razor some more. For one thing, the angle is terribly easy to find on my cheeks, but not so easy to find on my chin and ATG. In other words, there might be a learning curve.
My normal lathers are very hydrated, but perhaps not hydrated enough for this razor.
Happy shaves,
Jim
That Winning razor intrigues me -- the head geometry is somewhat similar to the Henson. I'd definitely consider it if the Canadian dollar gains value against the USD. Right now it's not such a bargain. And as my Uncle Moishe used to say, "You can go broke buying bargains"
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Wednesday my shave was good.
Once again the Blackbird was employed, again on the long titanium handle.
Once again the Blackbird delivered a good shave. I wouldn't call it perfect by any means, but it's a quite good shave.
Today I also used the PAA Cube 2.0 and the same flipped Wizamet SI blade I've been using.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Once again the Blackbird was employed, again on the long titanium handle.
Once again the Blackbird delivered a good shave. I wouldn't call it perfect by any means, but it's a quite good shave.
Today I also used the PAA Cube 2.0 and the same flipped Wizamet SI blade I've been using.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Thursday my shave was pretty good.
Seems to me the Blackland Blackbird shave yesterday was somewhat closer than today's shave. Not by a lot. Still, a good shave today.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Mühle Rocca 95 Wizamet SI (flipped again) Cube 2.0 (shower & preshave) |
Seems to me the Blackland Blackbird shave yesterday was somewhat closer than today's shave. Not by a lot. Still, a good shave today.
Used the Beach again because my wife wanted me to (she never says anything about what splash I wear) & because I like it a lot. |
Jim
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