I think the Cool could be a good one for me. A few reviews suggest it is up there with the Silver Star.I have not tried all of them. The racer is one I have not yet tried. I have also not tried Lord Classic and some others
I think the Cool could be a good one for me. A few reviews suggest it is up there with the Silver Star.I have not tried all of them. The racer is one I have not yet tried. I have also not tried Lord Classic and some others
Date | 31.03.2024 |
366 daily shaves | 091/366 |
Razor | Blade | Brush |
Gillette UK Aristocrat OC | Shark Chrome (7) | Omega 10108 |
Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (72+73) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
Process Quality (details here) | Blade Sharpness |
9/10 (Minor redness) | 5/10 (Sharp) |
Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
8.75/10 (DFS+++) | 9/10 (Butterysmooth) |
Notes: |
+1 in the Boris/Pinto camp. To my skin these are very decent and provide good shaves. Shark Chrome is much better and I am curious to the Sharp Titanium tomorrow.The ASCO won't perform for me. No biggie, but I'm glad it works for you and Boris.
Date | 01.04.2024 |
366 daily shaves | 092/366 |
Razor | Blade | Brush |
Gillette UK Aristocrat SB | Durable Sharp Titanium (1) | ABW STF XL |
Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (74) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
Process Quality (details here) | Blade Sharpness |
8/10 (Redness) | 5/10 (Sharp) |
Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
8.25/10 (DFS++) | 6/10 (Harsh) |
Notes: |
I had to look back at my notes. My first use of this blade in my milder WR1 .67 was rough. The blade improved in my WR2 1.15 by shave 3 and yesterday it performed well in my WR1 .74 on its first use. Maybe a larger gapped razor will help smooth it out?Based on this first outing I am going with no. Harsh feeling post shave on my neck - and I didn’t have the impression I was rushing or pressing down. It is definitely a sharp blade, but comfort is something that needs to be on par with its sharpness which it isn’t for me currently.
That could help. I was planning on using my New Raised Flat Bottom, but I might switch to the New Improved.Maybe a larger gapped razor will help smooth it out?
No it’s ok. I am in vintage mode at the moment so big gaps are relatively few in vintage land. Hmm…might need to switch to the Swing for this one come to think of it. But with this particular blade I think I am too scared!Shave 2 with the Sharp Titanium
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Today's shave was not as smooth as yesterday's. I hope I am not leading @Guido75 astray by my suggestion of a larger gapped razor. I did end up having a comfortable DFS shave, but the blade did not glide as well as it did yesterday. It could be a soap thing as I changed that up today. I will make a slicker lather tomorrow!
Yep the Swing require a bit of attentiveness that is for sure.No it’s ok. I am in vintage mode at the moment so big gaps are relatively few in vintage land. Hmm…might need to switch to the Swing for this one come to think of it. But with this particular blade I think I am too scared!
Date | 02.04.2024 |
366 daily shaves | 093/366 |
Razor | Blade | Brush |
Swing SB | Durable Sharp Titanium (2) | Abe’s Brush Works Big Oak G5C |
Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (75) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
Process Quality (details here) | Blade Sharpness |
10/10 (Clean) | 6/10 (Razor Sharp) |
Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
8.5/10 (DFS+++) | 7/10 (More comfortable) |
Notes: |
I am glad it was an improved experience today. lol, well you can only go up from here!The blade behaved better today and I have increased its sharpness score although I could also state that it’s sharp but harsher sharp, so it might be both aspects at play. Much better shave in the Swing. Comfort was slightly up and still much to be desired.
I agree, that the blade is not the most comfortable out of the box!It's probably accurate to say the Sharp Titanium is not the most comfortable blade
How do you like G5C fibers? You and I both like the RR 400. How do they compare? I’ve been eyeing another AP Shave Co brush. Also, what height did your dad set the knot?02.04.2024
Swing • Sharp Titanium (2) • Abe’s Brush Works Big Oak G5C • Mike’s Natural Barbershop
Date 02.04.2024 366 daily shaves
093/366
Razor Blade Brush Swing SB Durable Sharp Titanium (2) Abe’s Brush Works Big Oak G5C Preshave Soap Postshave Cold splash
KCG Face WashMike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (75)
Cold splash
Proraso Green
Balm
Passes WTG XTG ATG and touch up Process Quality
(details here)Blade Sharpness 10/10 (Clean) 6/10 (Razor Sharp) Effectiveness Shave Comfort 8.5/10
(DFS+++)7/10 (More comfortable)
Notes:
Summary. Another superb brush and excellent razor for today’s shave. Class act.
For extended shave notes click here.
The blade behaved better today and I have increased its sharpness score although I could also state that it’s sharp but harsher sharp, so it might be both aspects at play. Much better shave in the Swing. Comfort was slightly up and still much to be desired.
Enjoy your shave!
It’s also not the most comfortable to get out of the box either! I had to tear it up.I agree, that the blade is not the most comfortable out of the box!
It is a very likeable knot. More like badger than synthetic in my feel. Nothing at all like the RR400 in that sense. To me completely different brushes. I need to use them a bit more, but based on this one usage the RR400 still rules supreme in my court. I used the Mühle STF the day before. That didn’t change my verdict in that sense either.How do you like G5C fibers? You and I both like the RR 400. How do they compare?
I have no idea. But based on Apshaveco’s website the knot is 65mm and I just measured the knot from the handle up which measures 50mm. I think the holes in the handles are about 10mm so my guess would be that he place the knot either down to the bottom or just slightly below the surface. I cannot readily see the bottom of the knot at least. I remember him telling me that he placed all knots with the bar of the knot 1-2mm below the rim of the handle. Based on experience that feels about right in the sense that I don’t think any of these knots have gigantic backbone because very low setting of the knot. No idea if all of what I am saying makes sense. What’s new, Guido?!Also, what height did your dad set the knot?
Thank you! G5C is on the wish list. You’re such an enabler!It is a very likeable knot. More life badger than synthetic in my feel. Nothing at all like the RR400 in that sense. To me completely different brushes. I need to use them a bit more, but based on this one usage the RR400 still rules supreme in my court. I used the Mühle STF the day before. That didn’t change my verdict in that sense either.
I have no idea. But based on Apshaveco’s website the knot is 65mm and I just measured the knot from the handle up which measures 50mm. I think the holes in the handles are about 10mm so my guess would be that he place the knot either down to the bottom or just slightly below the surface. I cannot readily see the bottom of the knot at least. I remember him telling me that he placed all knots with the bar of the knot 1-2mm below the rim of the handle. Based on experience that feels about right in the sense that I don’t think any of these knots have gigantic backbone because very low setting of the knot. No idea if all of what I am saying makes sense. What’s new, Guido?!
Andrew makes superb knots and there is definitely a repeat order in my future. Tomorrow is my first try of the SilkSmoke which feels more like the Plissoft only much smaller (which is funny because the knot is supposedly 26mm which is more than the RR400, but it doesn’t look that way). I guess that’s the difference between bulb or fan too. Maybe.Thank you! G5C is on the wish list. You’re such an enabler!