Still in.
I had to keep today's set up ready beforehand for fear of forgetting about the Arko Sharko Thursday.
I'm still not sure why it is suggested for today but I welcome the opportunity to use Arko any day.
I received a great blade PIF from a fellow member, and it included a tuck of Shark blade.
Lucky for me I haven't came to using it till now, and after today's shave I'm impressed with how the Shark blade behaved.
I rubbed the wet Arko stick on my face and started working it with the Beehive and received a healthy, slick and creamy lather enough for 3 passes.
I loaded the Shark blade in my BBS razor, as I wasn't sure if it would be too much for the Game Changer 84 Open Comb.
I'd rather find a blade at balance or less aggressive in BBS than more than I could handle in the Game Changer 84 Open Comb.
Reason is that the BBS is a very mild and efficient razor which can handle sharp blades and doesn't leave my face raw, while Game Changer 84 Open Comb will not sugar coat the blade feel and tell me how it is.
The Shark blade felt very keen, smooth and balanced and some credit goes to Arko for providing good protection.
I'm currently favoring 2 Pass DFS rather than 3 pass BBS shave, because Summer heat here can be a really big factor in irritating my skin due to regular close shaves.
Mind you, this is my 1st Summer when I'm properly wet shaving and all those years of keeping a beard of varying degrees have not made my face accustomed to daily shaves.
I took today off from my plans to start 3017 my Stirling Duke just so that I can get a good shave with Arko.
Arko and Williams Mug Soap are two soaps in my rotation which give me very satisfying shaves, because it in lather, slickness and general ease of use.
Ps: Another member has very graciously sent me a blade package, and due to various reasons the Post Office has not delivered it even though it is close to 60 days since it was supposed to be delivered.
Either it is stuck somewhere, and someday it'll be a pleasant surprise to receive it
Or
The postman is shaving with foreign blades.
I had to keep today's set up ready beforehand for fear of forgetting about the Arko Sharko Thursday.
I'm still not sure why it is suggested for today but I welcome the opportunity to use Arko any day.
I received a great blade PIF from a fellow member, and it included a tuck of Shark blade.
Lucky for me I haven't came to using it till now, and after today's shave I'm impressed with how the Shark blade behaved.
I rubbed the wet Arko stick on my face and started working it with the Beehive and received a healthy, slick and creamy lather enough for 3 passes.
I loaded the Shark blade in my BBS razor, as I wasn't sure if it would be too much for the Game Changer 84 Open Comb.
I'd rather find a blade at balance or less aggressive in BBS than more than I could handle in the Game Changer 84 Open Comb.
Reason is that the BBS is a very mild and efficient razor which can handle sharp blades and doesn't leave my face raw, while Game Changer 84 Open Comb will not sugar coat the blade feel and tell me how it is.
The Shark blade felt very keen, smooth and balanced and some credit goes to Arko for providing good protection.
I'm currently favoring 2 Pass DFS rather than 3 pass BBS shave, because Summer heat here can be a really big factor in irritating my skin due to regular close shaves.
Mind you, this is my 1st Summer when I'm properly wet shaving and all those years of keeping a beard of varying degrees have not made my face accustomed to daily shaves.
I took today off from my plans to start 3017 my Stirling Duke just so that I can get a good shave with Arko.
Arko and Williams Mug Soap are two soaps in my rotation which give me very satisfying shaves, because it in lather, slickness and general ease of use.
Ps: Another member has very graciously sent me a blade package, and due to various reasons the Post Office has not delivered it even though it is close to 60 days since it was supposed to be delivered.
Either it is stuck somewhere, and someday it'll be a pleasant surprise to receive it
Or
The postman is shaving with foreign blades.