That is an awesome achievement. I am curious though, what do you mean with starting the second edge? Did you do 101 shaves with just one side? Or is it single edge? Love to learn to see what I can do to up my shaves past 10.
Thanks,
Guido
Excalibur Club - Blade Longevity DE, SE and Injector
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Thanks,
Guido
Astra SP is a double edged razor blade. Gillette Astra Superior Platinum.
@GaryTha recommended I try a similar strategy of using one edge for as long as remained comfortable before using the other side to extend the life on my double edge blades. I did not plan it well enough the first time I tried, but believe I can pay more attention on my next blade.
@GaryTha recommended I try a similar strategy of using one edge for as long as remained comfortable before using the other side to extend the life on my double edge blades. I did not plan it well enough the first time I tried, but believe I can pay more attention on my next blade.
Thanks.
I use just one edge of the double-edge blade until it's about done. Then I start on the second edge. More shaves/blade seems to just happen with repetitions.
I noticed I'm you using a loose grip on my razor and a lighter touch than ever. I'm getting closer shaves than ever. I may start shaving every 36 hours.
Took the KCG to 10 shaves today and it was still enjoyable and comfortable. It definitely has mileage left.
Guido
Guido
@ajduplessis has the signature line “The lighter your touch the closer the shave…” and I irrationally believed that platitude would guide me to the way. Much like sales at sporting goods stores guide me to the whey.
Struggled with varying degrees of failure, but your post re-invigorated my determination to fail some more.
Last night, a wet bed of ARKO! was the runway for a shallow angle and a lighter touch. Well, for a lot of the time. When the angle and direction were just so, it was magic and the remaining 97% was a slight struggle.
I expect using the same equipment each shave speeds up the learning curve and then one can run through a collection of needless toys dedicated to Happy Razor Fun Time in some unnamed future if desired.
Aside from the angle, I expect the light touch is a similar necessity for steep angled enjoyment, but there’s usually pressure on the safety comb/bar for steep done right.
Don’t know. Just having fun.
Dorco Titan yesterday on 10 shaves was a whipe out. Very uncomfortable and no specific indications as to why. So I retired the blade. Still an amazing blade though.
Guido
Guido
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Up to 14 this morning, which is 1 further than my Wizamet SI...
There is no such thing as failure; they are all learning experiences. Those who want to achieve more successes strive to experience more failures. Failures make perfect.
Um… If failure doesn’t exist, how can I fail more, @GaryTha ?
Looking forward to failing more if able.
Looking forward to failing more if able.
It's like the sound of one hand clapping.
I got that one solved.
Mike M
...but this one IS cracked.
I think you mean "failure is just a step on the road to success"
Or "A fall into a ditch makes you wiser"
One I like goes something like, "Wisdom stops people from doing stupid things."
"How do you get wisdom?"
"By doing stupid things."
The next attempt at going lighter let me knick myself, took longer than expected, and my skin feels great, but looks grated. From the remnants of the ARKO! once pressed in a coffee cup, one piece can be used like a shave stick and the others are embedded in disc of Col Conk Unscented. Both soaps; alone or together; provide slickness, so my slowness and scrapefullness are self generated.
Blade feels brand new.
Blade feels brand new.
22.06.22
- 22/30 days in GRUME June (73.33% completed and still in!!)
- 21/30 days High Efficiency Razors in June
- 172/173 days of 365 days of shaving (99.4%)
- Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
| Blade: | King C Gillette (11) |
| Rating: | 9.0/10 DFS |
Notes to today's shave can be found here:A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11816173
Have a Great day everyone
Couldn’t get past 15 on the last DE without taking upsettingly long shaves. Will try better at maintaining use of one side of blade with next one.
Entered a 12th shave with a KCG blade. Going for 13 tomorrow. Let’s see what that number will bring!
Cheers,
Guido
Cheers,
Guido
25.06.22
| Razor: | Fatip Special Edition Open Comb |
| Blade: | King C Gillette (13) |
| Rating: | 9.0/10 BBS |
Easy riding today.
Notes to today’s shave can be found here:A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11820175
Have a Great day everyone
26.06.22
| Blade: | King C Gillette (14) |
| Rating: | 9.0/10 CCS |
Notes to today’s shave can be found here: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11821587
Have a Great day everyone
