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[never-stop-learning]

20211129
365 Shaves in 2021: 333 for 333 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
MdC Monday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Blackland Razors Vector SB (TiBam Ti New York Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline (2)
Brush: Edwin Jagger Imitation Horn (25mm Synthetic Silver Tip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Fragrance: Cuba Orange

Same kit as yesterday, except used MdC Fougère soap.

Used my overall favorite razor! ✔

Used one my favorite synthetic brushes! ✔

Used Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets! ✔

Used one of my favorite Aftershave + EdT combinations! ✔

All is right in my Shaving World.

Second verse, same as the first! Superb, Top Tier, Wonderful, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211130
365 Shaves in 2021: 334 for 334 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: Rudy Vey Irish Bog Oak (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Same kit as yesterday, except used my Ti Blackbird DE razor and my Rudy Vey IBO with Mühle 25mm STF knot.

Used my favorite DE razor!

Used one my favorite synthetic brushes!

Used Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Used one of my favorite Bay Rum Aftershaves!

Once again, all is right in my Shaving World.

Superb Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211201
365 Shaves in 2021: 335 for 335 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Knights of The Veg Table
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (3)
Brush: Rudy Vey Emerald Green AS3M (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

Same kit as yesterday, except used my Rudy Vey Emerald Green AS3M with Mühle 25mm STF knot and The Veg.

Favorite DE razor!

One my favorite synthetic brushes!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Every day with The Veg is a good day!

Another day where all is right in my Shaving World.

Superb Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211202
365 Shaves in 2021: 336 for 336 = 100%
Knights of The Veg Table
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Brush: AP Shave Co Elegant Emerald (24mm Synbad)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

First Shave with my new Tatara Nodachi. Used the SB plate, the Masamune Handle (I prefer shorter handles) and a fresh Perma-Sharp blade. I'm not going to go too in depth after my first shave, but I will offer a couple of observations. First, the blade is well clamped. Reminds me, in some fashion, of how well the Gillette Post-War Fat Handle Tech clamps and controls the blade (before anyone breaks out the tar and feathers, this is a high compliment ). Second, this is a fairly smooth razor. It responded nicely to my preferred Steep Angle. Finally, I'm glad I went with the Masamune handle. The low profile head plus the short handle contributed to a fairly nimble and maneuverable performance. More to follow after Friday's shave.

Great AP Shave Co synthetic Synbad brush!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Every day with The Veg is a good day!

All is right in my Shaving World.

Superb Shave!

 

[J.Atique]

20211202
365 Shaves in 2021: 336 for 336 = 100%
Knights of The Veg Table
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance
View attachment 1372019
Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Brush: AP Shave Co Elegant Emerald (24mm Synbad)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

First Shave with my new Tatara Nodachi. Used the SB plate, the Masamune Handle (I prefer shorter handles) and a fresh Perma-Sharp blade. I'm not going to go too in depth after my first shave, but I will offer a couple of observations. First, the blade is well clamped. Reminds me, in some fashion, of how well the Gillette Post-War Fat Handle Tech clamps and controls the blade (before anyone breaks out the tar and feathers, this is a high compliment ). Second, this is a fairly smooth razor. It responded nicely to my preferred Steep Angle. Finally, I'm glad I went with the Masamune handle. The low profile head plus the short handle contributed to a fairly nimble and maneuverable performance. More to follow after Friday's shave.
View attachment 1372020
Great AP Shave Co synthetic Synbad brush!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!
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Every day with The Veg is a good day!

All is right in my Shaving World.

Superb Shave!

Congratulations for your new addition of Tatara Nodatchi. Enjoy

 

[gdawg55]

20211202
365 Shaves in 2021: 336 for 336 = 100%
Knights of The Veg Table
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance
View attachment 1372019
Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Brush: AP Shave Co Elegant Emerald (24mm Synbad)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

First Shave with my new Tatara Nodachi. Used the SB plate, the Masamune Handle (I prefer shorter handles) and a fresh Perma-Sharp blade. I'm not going to go too in depth after my first shave, but I will offer a couple of observations. First, the blade is well clamped. Reminds me, in some fashion, of how well the Gillette Post-War Fat Handle Tech clamps and controls the blade (before anyone breaks out the tar and feathers, this is a high compliment ). Second, this is a fairly smooth razor. It responded nicely to my preferred Steep Angle. Finally, I'm glad I went with the Masamune handle. The low profile head plus the short handle contributed to a fairly nimble and maneuverable performance. More to follow after Friday's shave.
View attachment 1372020
Great AP Shave Co synthetic Synbad brush!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!
View attachment 1372021
Every day with The Veg is a good day!

All is right in my Shaving World.

Superb Shave!

Yep...very nimble on that Masamune handle. I really like the Nodachi/Masamune combo....feels like a high precision instrument that handles like a sports car. I used mine this morning with great results....as usual. One of my top 3 razors.

Congrats and hope you enjoy your new addition.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211203
365 Shaves in 2021: 337 for 337 = 100%
Clubman Friday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: RazoRock Hive 24 Mokasoft HD Synthetic
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman

Shave #2 with my new Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle) using a Perma-Sharp blade. I'm using the same structured 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process I have been using for some time. Also continue to use my preferred steep angle. Comments from shave #2:
1) The SB is quite smooth.
2) The SB does not appear to be as efficient as some of my Big Dogs - especially on my "problem areas".
3) This is a nimble and maneuverable DE razor.
4) The overall ranking, using Efficient + Smooth = Effective, is very good.
I am curious to see if the OC plate kicks up the efficiency without losing too much smoothness. The plan is to use the SB plate for three more shaves (total of five) and then load a fresh Perma-Sharp with the OC plate for five shaves.

Really like the RazoRock Hive 24 Mokasoft HD Synthetic. An excellent value!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Pinaud Clubman -the classic aftershave!

All is right in my Shaving World.

Superb Shave!

 

[GBerry]

20211203
365 Shaves in 2021: 337 for 337 = 100%
Clubman Friday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance
View attachment 1372499
Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: RazoRock Hive 24 Mokasoft HD Synthetic
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman

Shave #2 with my new Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle) using a Perma-Sharp blade. I'm using the same structured 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process I have been using for some time. Also continue to use my preferred steep angle. Comments from shave #2:
1) The SB is quite smooth.
2) The SB does not appear to be as efficient as some of my Big Dogs - especially on my "problem areas".
3) This is a nimble and maneuverable DE razor.
4) The overall ranking, using Efficient + Smooth = Effective, is very good.
I am curious to see if the OC plate kicks up the efficiency without losing too much smoothness. The plan is to use the SB plate for three more shaves (total of five) and then load a fresh Perma-Sharp with the OC plate for five shaves.
View attachment 1372500
Really like the RazoRock Hive 24 Mokasoft HD Synthetic. An excellent value!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!
View attachment 1372501
Pinaud Clubman -the classic aftershave!

All is right in my Shaving World.

Superb Shave!

Without a doubt these are beautiful razors. I have hesitated on buying one because I was not sure which combo to start with.

Just to confirm, you have the Nodachi SB base plate and the Nodachi cap plus the Masamune handle?

How does this compare to the Rex Envoy?

 

[never-stop-learning]

Without a doubt these are beautiful razors. I have hesitated on buying one because I was not sure which combo to start with.

Just to confirm, you have the Nodachi SB base plate and the Nodachi cap plus the Masamune handle?

How does this compare to the Rex Envoy?

I have the Nodachi Cap, Nodachi SB & OC Plates and the Masamune Handle.

I'm doing five shaves with each plate before getting into any comparisons.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Saturday 20211204
365 Shaves in 2021: 338 for 338 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (3)
Brush: Craving Shaving Debris Handle (PAA 24mm Roswell Grey Hybrid Synthetic knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Dorado

Shave #3 with my new Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle) using a Perma-Sharp blade using my standard 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process with a steep angle. Comments from shave #3 mirror shave #2:
1) Smooth. Nice and smooth.
2) Nimble and maneuverable.
3) SB needs some extra touch-up and buffing work to manage my "problem areas".
More to follow.

Really like the Craving Shaving Debris Handle (PAA 24mm Roswell Grey Hybrid Synthetic knot). An excellent synthetic brush!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Bootlegger's El Dorado is one of my favorite aftershaves!

All is right in my Shaving World.

Superb Shave!

 

[thombrogan]

That’s quite a few tests for something that’s supposed to be under the tree

 

[never-stop-learning]

That’s quite a few tests for something that’s supposed to be under the tree

The ability to fly under the radar can be advantageous.

Besides which, I'm on a roll.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211205
365 Shaves in 2021: 339 for 339 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (4)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Bay Rum
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile For Men EdT Spray

Shave #4 with the Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle) using a Perma-Sharp blade and my standard steep angle 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process.
Comments from shave #4 are consistent with shaves 1 - 3. More comments to follow after Shave #5 tomorrow.

The Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan) is one of my top synthetic brushes!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Bootlegger's Bay Rum is one of my favorite Bay Rums!

Superb Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211206
365 Shaves in 2021: 340 for 340 = 100%
MdC Monday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance

Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (5 and retired)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Invasion Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Shave #5 with the Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle) using a Perma-Sharp blade and my standard steep angle 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process. Tomorrow, I start with a fresh Perma-Sharp and the OC plate.

My (subject to further editing) thoughts after five shaves using the SB plate:
1. The SB plate is smooth with a touch of blade feel - reminds me of the feel I get with the Rex Envoy (a razor I hold in high regard).
2. To my face, the SB plate feels medium efficient.
3. The SB plate provides a consistent DFS+/- result using my standard steep angle 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process. Caveat: Some extra work is required on my 'problem areas' to get the results and my 'grows like a weed stubble' seems to poke back through a bit faster than with my top Big Dogs.
4. Where does the Nodachi SB fit in my personal rankings? I'll expand further on this and other points as additional thoughts enter my brain, and also as points of comparison with the OC plate.

The Wild West Brushworks Invasion Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan) is virtually identical to the Volcanic Ash Handle. Both are among my top synthetic brushes!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Love Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum Bay Rum!

Superb Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211207
365 Shaves in 2021: 341 for 341 = 100%

Razor: Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman

Shave #1 with the Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle) using a fresh Perma-Sharp blade. Started with my standard steep angle 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process. My thoughts after shave #1 using the OC plate:
1. The OC plate is more efficient than the SB with more blade feel. It also prefers a more neutral angle, rather than my usual Steep angle.
2. The OC plate did not present as smooth as the SB plate. My impression is that I will get the smoothness dialed in as I get the angle dialed in.
3. The OC plate gave me a solid DFS- result today.
4. More to follow tomorrow.

The Simpson Trafalgar T3 is a very good synthetic brush!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Love using Pinaud Clubman!

Excellent Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211208
365 Shaves in 2021: 342 for 342 = 100%

Razor: Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic

Shave #2 with the Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle) using a Perma-Sharp blade. After yesterday's shave, today I went to a neutral angle with my 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process. My thoughts after shave #2 using the OC plate:
1. Using a neutral angle, the OC plate is still more efficient than the SB plate. There is still more blade feel with the OC plate.
2. Having to use a neutral angle reduces, to a small degree, the nimble and maneuverable traits I enjoy with the SB plate.
3. Even with a neutral angle, the OC plate is not as smooth as the SB plate.
4. The OC plate provided a DFS- result again today.
5. After five shaves with the SB plate and two with the OC plate (and using efficient + smooth = effective as my yardstick) my INITIAL nod goes to the SB as the more effective plate. Have three more test shaves with the OC plate, though, so this initial impression is certainly subject to change.
6. More to follow tomorrow.

The Omega EVO is a top tier synthetic brush!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Old Spice Classic is a wonderful aftershave!

Excellent Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211209
365 Shaves in 2021: 343 for 343 = 100%

Razor: Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (3)
Brush: Rudy Vey B&B 2020 Contributors Handle (TNS 24mm Original BOSS)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Floïd The Genuine
Fragrance: European Perfumes Tobacco Vanilla EdP Spray

Shave #3 with the Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle) using a Perma-Sharp blade. Went with a neutral/shallow angle with my 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process. My thoughts after shave #3 using the OC plate:
1. Using a neutral/shallow angle, the OC plate is still more efficient than the SB plate. There is still more blade feel with the OC plate.
2. Having to use a neutral/shallow angle reduces, to a small degree, the nimble and maneuverable traits I enjoy with the SB plate.
3. Even with a neutral/shallow angle, the OC plate is not as smooth as the SB plate.
4. The OC plate provided a DFS- result again today.
5. More Nodachi fun to follow tomorrow.

The Rudy Vey B&B 2020 Contributors Handle (TNS 24mm Original BOSS) is a top tier synthetic brush. Very enjoyable!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Floïd The Genuine is a beautiful old school Italian aftershave!

Excellent Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211210
365 Shaves in 2021: 344 for 344 = 100%
Clubman Friday

Razor: Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (4)
Brush: Edwin Jagger Imitation Horn (25mm Synthetic Silver Tip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Shave #4 with the Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle) using a Perma-Sharp blade. Went with a shallow angle for my 3-Pass + Touchup Pass process. My thoughts after shave #4 using the OC plate:
1. Using a shallow angle, the OC plate efficiency is more in line with the SB plate using a steeper angle, but definitely not as smooth as the SB plate.
2. The OC plate provided a DFS- result again today.
3. After five shaves with the SB plate and four with the OC plate (and using efficient + smooth = effective as my yardstick) my 'PRELIMINARY / INITIAL / DRAFT' nod goes to the SB as the more EFFECTIVE plate. Have ONE more test shave with the OC plate so, who knows, the final test shave might completely change my impressions of the OC plate.
4. More to follow tomorrow.

The Edwin Jagger Imitation Horn (25mm Synthetic Silver Tip) is one of my top synthetic brushes. Very enjoyable!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Back to the excellent Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum aftershave for Clubman Friday!

Good Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211211
365 Shaves in 2021: 345 for 345 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle)
Blade: German Bolzano (2)
Brush: Edwin Jagger Imitation Horn (25mm Synthetic Silver Tip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Shave #5 with the Tatara Nodachi OC (Masamune Handle). Have been a bit frustrated by the OC plate and decided to change the blade to a German Bolzano - a blade that I've used to tame difficult razors (like the Roedter 1909) in the past. The rest of the kit remained as is to minimize variations. Went steep to test the combinationand stayed at the mid point between steep and neutral for the rest of the shave.

My thoughts on the Nodachi OC + German Bolzano combination:
1. Much better match between plate and blade. More controlled. More natural. Much more pleasant.
2. The ability to use a steeper angle is really nice. More in tune with my preferred technique.
3. The OC plate + German Bolzano blade got me to a nice DFS.
4. My nod still goes to the SB as the more EFFECTIVE plate, but it is much closer using the German Bolzano in the OC plate.
5. To cover my bases, Sunday's shave will be the SB plate with the German Bolzano blade. This could get interesting.

The Edwin Jagger Imitation Horn (25mm Synthetic Silver Tip) is one of my top synthetic brushes. Very enjoyable!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Happily used the excellent Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum aftershave again today!

Superb Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211212
365 Shaves in 2021: 346 for 346 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Tatara Nodachi SB (Masamune Handle)
Blade: German Bolzano (3)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado

Changing to the German Bolzano blade brought the strengths of the Tatara Nodachi OC plate into better focus, but I still considered the SB plate to be the more EFFECTIVE (Efficient + Smooth = Effective) of the two Nodachi plates.

BOSC SCIENCE must know: Since the Bolzano worked well in the OC plate, will it work similarly well in the SB plate? There is only one way to find out- hence today's mating of the German Bolzano and the SB plate.

Same standard shaving protocol. Went with my preferred steep angle. My thoughts on the Nodachi SB + German Bolzano combination:
1. As with the OC plate, the German Bolzano seems more controlled, more natural and more comfortable than the Perma-Sharp (a blade that I really like in lots of different razors) in the SB plate - but it was much closer than in the OC plate.
2. Works great with a steep angle - definitely a big plus in my book.
3. The SB plate + German Bolzano blade got me to a nice comfortable DFS shave.
4. Final nod goes to the SB as the more EFFECTIVE plate.
5. I still have questions regarding why the Nodachi (a razor that looks like it provides great blade support) reacted as it did to the change in blades.
6. All in all, this has been a fascinating comparison experience!

The Tatara Nodachi is a fine razor. Well constructed. Nice finish. Good looking. Well balanced.

The Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan) is one of my top synthetic brushes. Very enjoyable!

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Since it's Sunday, I went with one of my all time favorite aftershaves, the awesome Bootlegger's El Dorado!

Superb Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

As to the question of where the Tatara Nodachi fits into my pantheon of razors? Somewhere between the top of the Runs With The Big Dogs Category and the lower third of the Big Dogs Category. I'm still fine tuning exactly where it sits.

The question that started this journey was how the Nodachi stands up to the Blackland Ti Blackbird. In my opinion, the Ti Blackbird is the preferable razor for my face, skin and beard. The Ti Blackbird remains at the top of my DE Big Dogs.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211213
365 Shaves in 2021: 347 for 347 = 100%
MdC Monday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (4)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Brut Classic

The Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird is a fantastic razor and sits at the top of my current Double Edge Big Dog razors. Very efficient, very smooth and very effective!

The Omega EVO is an outstanding synthetic brush that I reach for regularly. Whether bowl or face lathering, the EVO performs wonderfully.

Martin de Candre soap - as good as shaving soap gets!

Brut Classic! A perfect match for MdC Fougère!

Superb Shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211214
365 Shaves in 2021: 348 for 348 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (5 and retired)
Brush: Omega Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Geo. F. Trumper's Limes
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Lime Bay Rum

The Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird is a fantastic razor and sits at the top of my current Double Edge Big Dog razors. Very efficient, very smooth and very effective!

The Omega Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle is an outstanding boar brush. Definitely my #1 Boar!

Going for the gusto today with GFT Limes!

Bootlegger's Lime Bay Rum is a great match for the GFT Limes, and a great aftershave on its own!

Superb Shave!