Thank you sir! It's advertised as a 23mm knot but when I measured it, it's 24mm!Beautiful brush! What is the size of the knot?
Thank you sir! It's advertised as a 23mm knot but when I measured it, it's 24mm!Beautiful brush! What is the size of the knot?
Date | 25.11.2022 |
365 days of shaving | 331/328 (100%) |
GRUME | 25/30 (100%) |
NOCvember | 25/30 (100%) |
Discovery Blade Adventure | Bolzano 2/3 Timor 2/3 Eddison 2/3 |
Passes | 3 and law line touch up |
WXTG (2) | CB Curve (1) (NW-SE curving to NE-SW | cheeks and neck) Gillette Slide (2) (NW-SE | cheeks & S-N | neck) |
ATG | Straight & Slanted (S-N | cheeks) (SW-NE | neck) |
Razor | Blade | Brush |
Timeless Ti95 SC Fatip Mixed Metal Gentile | Eddison (8) Bolzano (5) | Razorock Plissoft 400 |
Pre-shave | Soap & Bowl | Post-shave |
Cold splash Proraso Geen | Proraso Green Proraso bowl | Cold splash Face wash with residual lather Floïd's The Genuine (AS) Nivea Sensitive (Balm) |
Efficiency | Quality |
8/10 (~20 minutes) | 9.5/10 (Very minor weeper) |
Effectiveness | Comfort |
9/10 (BBS) | 9.5/10 (Buttery smooth) |
Notes to today’s shave: |
Give me a Nacet every day over those Polsilver Super Iridium or the Iridium -Super. Why do you think I still have ~500 of the former and 120 of the latter. And yes, the Rubies are somewhat rough. What can I say, I have been examining the matters of blades for some 20 years probably. There is no dominant factor, in my opinion, as your razor and cream are equally important.I am considering a break from the Iritadiums till 2073
Love the Nacets, though. When I first used them, I didn't like them, but some months later my technique was better and now they are my number one in many razors.
BTW: I just added a blade to my chamber of hatred and horror. I had high hopes for the Gillette Rubie, but it was not to be. Horrible shave in the usually very easy going souplex. Second try I gave the Rubie, second redded shave.
There was a time I thought my skin, especially on my scalp, could take about anything, but I was wrong. It may handle most aggressive razors, but the choice of blades is much more crucial than I imagined.
The strange thing is that even blades that are described as almost similar by others can turn out different like day and night for me. Having said that: I am still examining these matters. Soaps and razors are parameters to consider too. But so far I now think blades are the dominant factor as far as shave results are concerned.
The ultimate YMMV?
I appreciate your comment. The failure with these blades doesn't sit comfortable with me, makes me doubt my progress, which is not a bad thing as such. But I still don't enjoy a situation like that.Give me a Nacet every day over those Polsilver Super Iridium or the Iridium -Super. Why do you think I still have ~500 of the former and 120 of the latter. And yes, the Rubies are somewhat rough. What can I say, I have been examining the matters of blades for some 20 years probably. There is no dominant factor, in my opinion, as your razor and cream are equally important.
There is no failure, only feedback.I appreciate your comment. The failure with these blades doesn't sit comfortable with me, makes me doubt my progress, which is not a bad thing as such. But I still don't enjoy a situation like that.
Your sensei should refrain himself from tile wisdom. Sounds like my granny.There is no failure, only feedback.
So either you win or you learn something - that’s what my sensei always says anyway.
Guido
It’s a her actually - multiple times European Champion. She won and she learned along the way.Your sensei should refrain himself from tile wisdom. Sounds like my granny.
I'm proud of you Guido!
GRUME 25/30 (100%)
How do you like the Metal? I find it marvelous!View attachment 1562228
After 3days without a shave, it was the Balm that put me OUT well in advance of Black Friday.
I went looking for a hair crème and walked out with an astringent spray as well as the balm.
Follow-on post tomorrow - all things considered I thought I restrained well
Back home in time to watch England vs USA
Completely agreeHow do you like the Metal? I find it marvelous!
And it lasts, easily as long as an Injector blade.Completely agree
This is the first time I’ve used it stand alone. For the better part of the year, I have been using it for my final touch up pass.
I have high regard and recommendation for this tool. I think very underrated.
I felt kind of silly taking a 5-pack plus a cart for 2-weeks.And it lasts, easily as long as an Injector blade.
That was a waste of time wasn’t itView attachment 1562228
After 3days without a shave, it was the Balm that put me OUT well in advance of Black Friday.
I went looking for a hair crème and walked out with an astringent spray as well as the balm.
Follow-on post tomorrow - all things considered I thought I restrained well
Back home in time to watch England vs USA