June & July are High Efficiency Razor Months.....

[JAHE]

Razor: Karve Stainless Steel Safety Bar "F"-plate
Blade: vintage Polsilver Stainless (8)

Evening shave. Again a pleasant and smooth. Maybe I noticed a slight loss in terms of sharpness (shave no.8 on this vintage Polsilver Stainless), but finally I sit here with a BBS shave and a calm skin again. What more could you ask for?

Today's setup (hardware and software) was just about perfect. Maybe all I had needed was a sip of Riesling during the passes to get me totally into that zen state....

Enjoy your shaves, y'all!

 

[thombrogan]

Blackbird OC, Astra Stainless (2). Shallow

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210729
High Efficiency June & July
Razor: Karve Brass Widebody SB-G
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (5 and Retired)
Brush: Zenith S10 26mm Synthetic
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cella Extra Extra Bio
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

Superb razor!

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[JAHE]

Razor: Fatip Retro Nichelato Open Comb
Blade: vintage Polsilver Stainless (9)

Today's been my final high efficiency shave for July (I'm going to skip tomorrow's shave...).
3 passes, almost bbs (I didn't chase the baby today...)

Thanks to everyone who participated during the recent two months... Truly enjoyed your posts!

 

[thombrogan]

Micromatic Open Comb, GEM PTFE (7) last night.

Gonna put away the Blackbird for a while and see if transmogrifies like the Wolfman of @HabanaRon did.

So long as I don’t use the angle that’s loud (and fun and more efficient and dangerous), the Micromatic is gentle and efficient, so it’s not out of the cards for a mild August.

 

[never-stop-learning]

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Razor: Fatip Retro Nichelato Open Comb
Blade: vintage Polsilver Stainless (9)

Today's been my final high efficiency shave for July (I'm going to skip tomorrow's shave...).
3 passes, almost bbs (I didn't chase the baby today...)

Thanks to everyone who participated during the recent two months... Truly enjoyed your posts!

Thank you for posting your High Efficiency shaves! I've really enjoyed reading about them and looking at your excellent photography.

 

[Cal]

July High Efficieny SOTD

Brush: Shavemac 20/47 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: TFS Mandarino Tachibana
Razor: Mk2 Fatip on prototype lightweight [13g] handle
Blade: Personna Red (5)
ASL: Chocolate Orange [home brew]

An excellent shave.
All is well in ZenShaveLand.


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Lefonque]

Last day of July

Pre	PAA Cube 2.0 USA
Soap	PAA CAD, USA
Brush	BGB Sunset G6 Badger, Australia
Razor	PAA Meta 4, USA
Blade	Wilkinson Sword, China
Post Shave	Alum, Italy , Proraso Balm Italy
Fragrance	PAA Doppelgänger, USA
Rating	9.5/10

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210730
365 Shaves in 2021: 211 for 211 = 100%
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: Bolzano (3)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cella Extra Extra Bio
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Musk

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[Rosseforp]

High Efficiency SOTD


Razor: Ti 95 SB
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Brush: Shavemac 26/52
Soap: Dutch Resistance
ASL: the "Veg"
ASB: Nivea balm


I got out my blue plastic Timeless bowl for lathering today, and it seemed like it took a bit of time, but I got a very slick lather out of it.
It was so slick that I just buffed away, N-S, S-N, on the lower part of my neck. I could barely feel the blade, but I could feel it slicing through and reducing the stubble as the razor just seemed to glide over my skin.
The lower part of my neck is also the most prone to irritation, and there was none today, the comfort level being equal or slightly better than my Slim on #4, while being more efficient.

I am finding the licorice scent pleasant, not overpowering in any way at all, and seems to pair nicely with the "Veg" and Layrite No 9.

Very nice shave.

 

[Contact_vs_Feedback]

Finishing up the high efficiency month with one of my best and most efficient set-up.

RazoRock Wunderbar
Feather blade
Semogue Owner's Club Boar in Cherry
Cella EEBO aka Green
Patanjali Tulsi Neem as pre shave wash
Witch Hazel

3 pass BBS shave with the Wunderbar and I'm very happy with the glass like feel on the face, it seems I'm transported back to my pre teen age with no facial hair.

 

[ewk]

Farewell high-efficiency June/July. It has been a great month, shaving-wise. The Stirling Soap Co. SS ST plate was the star of this Saturday morning luxury shave. Two passes is all I need with this efficient beast.

Happy weekend, smooth shaves, and stay hydrated (body and lather).

 

[Keto]

Finishing up the high efficiency month with one of my best and most efficient set-up.

RazoRock Wunderbar
Feather blade
Semogue Owner's Club Boar in Cherry
Cella EEBO aka Green
Patanjali Tulsi Neem as pre shave wash
Witch Hazel

View attachment 1304602

3 pass BBS shave with the Wunderbar and I'm very happy with the glass like feel on the face, it seems I'm transported back to my pre teen age with no facial hair.

Use my Wunderbar last night and it was a great shave, smooth.It made me wonder why don't use it more.

 

[Contact_vs_Feedback]

Use my Wunderbar last night and it was a great shave, smooth.It made me wonder why don't use it more.

I agree completely.
I just got it this week and it completed my razor rotation with Game Changer 84 Open Comb and Lupo 95.

A 2 Pass + touch up is all I need for a very satisfying shave.

I actually definitely prefer it over my Above The Tie Slant (S1, S2).

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

 

[Keto]

I agree completely.
I just got it this week and it completed my razor rotation with Game Changer 84 Open Comb and Lupo 95.

A 2 Pass + touch up is all I need for a very satisfying shave.

I actually definitely prefer it over my Above The Tie Slant (S1, S2).

I think Razorock razors are a great value.
Lupo 95 is one I'm liking too. Kind of gives me a break from some high Gap razors I have.

 

[Contact_vs_Feedback]

I think Razorock razors are a great value.
Lupo 95 is one I'm liking too. Kind of gives me a break from some high Gap razors I have.

Lupo 95 is great, I love it.

It worked beautifully with the Shark Super Chrome blade.
It actually sang with the blade.

Game Changer 84 Open Comb worked exceptionally well with Feather blade.
I got glass like shave with Feather blade.

BBS (standard) worked well with Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum blades.

Feather blade did not have any noticeable improvement in the BBS standard plate razor efficiency, so I'm thinking of getting the AS plate of BBS to give it more bite, I like the smoothness of the BBS razor.

I too don't like big blade gaps, I can however work well with blade exposure.

 

[Cal]

My Final July 2021 High Efficiency SOTD

Brush: Shavemac 20/47 Silvertip 2-Band
Soap: TFS Mandarino Tachibana
Razor: RazoRock Lupo 95 GT Special
Blade: Personna Red (6)
ASL: Chocolate Orange [home brew]

A fine shave.
I have the best kit (for me).


Happy shaves guys.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20210731
My Final High Efficiency June & July Shave
Thank you all for participating!

Razor: Barbasol Floating Head
Blade: Silver Star (4)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cella Extra Extra Bio
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: RazoRock Tuscan Oud
Fragrance: Milton Lloyd Colour Me Oud

Superb razor, superb shave!

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[Cal]

Thank you all for participating!

Thank you for starting the thread, David. It's been fun.