Hi,Still in, hardly looking at stuff these days! I’ve gone from looking at the Bay 10-15 times a day to about 5 times a month. I decided not to be on a mission for that special razor, maybe I’ll chance upon it, maybe I’ll like the price, maybe I’ll buy it.
Congratulations to @tjsgarden for beginning to master the big blade. One thing I learned from watching, if I ever (ha!) decide to use a straight razor, I’ll skip the training wheels (shavette)!
Another DFS++ as I have been adjusting my technique to not only light pressure, but slow, almost one whisker at a time. Right now my blade is set to reach 200 by month’s end, never dreamed I’d be even halfway here!
Many Happy Returns!
Hi,This post, and those on the several following pages, is what defined treewhaling.
2013 - Shave Purchase Sabbatical - Gentlemanly Insanity
So you guys are against my 2 purchases this year? One was for a "drop ship" B&B PIF that I never even saw the item come thru my hands and the other was a small item for Boris after his house fire. Really, you are against situations like that? :001_unsur if that's the case, I guess I'm out...www.badgerandblade.com
I only see and read excellent gear in this post! Way to go Jason!Still in!
Timeless Bronze .68 SB/Dorco Titan
Simpson Emperor 2
Zingari Man The Master soap
Floid aftershave
Leaving for San Antonio early tomorrow morning to attend my granddaughter's first birthday party. First grandchild for us and we are excited to attend the festivities and watch her smiling face.
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Appreciate it brother!I only see and read excellent gear in this post! Way to go Jason!
Enjoy!
Guido
Or a trade? Not that I have anything of interest I think. The Karve CB is a fine looking razor at least.Still in, day 24.
Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: BIC CP (3)
Soap: B&M Spice
AS: B&M Spice
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express
Strange that in December there was a bunch of stuff I wanted to buy, and January there is no real urge. I have about given up on my Karve CB Brass. So far, I have tried the F SB plate which was too aggressive. I received a B SB plate and C OC plate in trades, and B is OK, a little too mild, and the C is not as smooth as an SB. I would like to try a D SB plate, but not by buying one. Guilty of Goldilocks syndrome. I am spoiled by the Merkur Progress. I might hang on to the Karve and revisit it. Might put it up for sale.
Be seeing you.
Yeah, I would consider a trade. It is an outstanding razor quality wise. Ideally, I would like to trade the B and C plates for a D SB. I could also wait until January 2024 to buy the D plate.Or a trade? Not that I have anything of interest I think. The Karve CB is a fine looking razor at least.
Guido
My homemade soap has a lard base and is scented with Jasmine, Honey Suckle, Lemon, and Eucalyptus. I like it very much. It is a modified MDC clone recipe. Not as good as Tabac (but it does smell better) and it is much better than Col. Conk. My soap may be an even match to Arko without the questionable smell. What I am using right now is well over a year old and the scent is nearly gone. I will post a SOTD pic here in the next few days that will have a picture of one of my homemade brushes. Here is a picture of some that I made and gave away at Christmas.@wmadoty what type of homemade soap? Do you have a picture of the homemade brush?
Right now, and this is a hard choice, if I had to pick one blade for the rest of my life it would be the Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge in the yellow box. I find them very sharp with great smoothness.Sticking to one blade brand which pairs well with your face (with just one or with several razors) makes perfectly sense to me. I'm a sucker for variety but if I had to fix one item in my shave line up I would pick the blade.
Which is your preferred blade brand?
I would indeed suggest to give her another go with a different plate. Sometimes a match between the razor and you was not meant to be and sometimes the settings can be alerted to make it match.Yeah, I would consider a trade. It is an outstanding razor quality wise. Ideally, I would like to trade the B and C plates for a D SB. I could also wait until January 2024 to buy the D plate.
I have done a OBIF with that blade. The last half of the month was not pleasant, but we made it all the way maybe 24 or so shaves. I get about 10 to 15 comfortable shaves out of most blades, and while I am sure it does, blade longevity does not seem to be affected whether I have the Goatee or not.20?! That is Excalibur material!
Yes, it is daunting. I chase perfect sometimes, and it is a futile endeavor!!!I would indeed suggest to give her another go with a different plate. Sometimes a match between the razor and you was not meant to be and sometimes the settings can be alerted to make it match.
The CB is on my wanted list for someday. Your input Geo’s in that regard as for me personally there are so many options it is daunting.
Guido
Me too. Recorded Columbo episode where McGoohan wears a similar jacket and says " Be seeing you ! "#27, still in and untempted even! As #2 has stated, not looking definitely helps!
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Post script: I am enjoying the episodes, and purposefully have not binge-watched them so as to make them last!
Which episode? And is it available on YouTube or Netflix?Me too. Recorded Columbo episode where McGoohan wears a similar jacket and says " Be seeing you ! "