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[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230701
365 Shaves in 2023: 182 of 182 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Rocnel Sailor 2022L (Setting = III/IV)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (4)

Brush: AP Shave Co Sith (@apshaveco 26mm MiG Hybrid)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

Fragrance: Cuba Orange EdT Spray

Today's shave with the Sailor was very nice. Setting was between III and IV. Used a Perma-Sharp blade on shave #4. Worked wonderfully!

I'm loving the AP Shave Co Sith brush. The 26mm MiG Hybrid is an excellent knot.

The rest of the kit has been the same for several days. Excellent in all respects!

Excellent DFS+ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230702
365 Shaves in 2023: 183 of 183 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Single Edge Sunday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Synthetic Sunday

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp 25g GTC Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (7)

Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)

Lather: Arko

Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Musk
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

The Ti Vector SB performed as the Ti Vector SB always performs - Exceptional in all respects!

How about that Arko! I do not find the scent offensive at all and rather like it. Plus, the performance is excellent!

Superb DFS+++ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230703
365 Shaves in 2023: 184 of 184 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Summer 2023
MdC Monday

Razor: @Blackland Razors Sabre L2 (TiBam Radiator Ti Handle)
Blade: Personna GEM (3)

Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Martin de Candre Nature

Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Musk
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

Great kit today. Hadn't used the Sabre L2 in some time. It performed wonderfully. Everything worked together and provided an excellent result!

Superb DFS+ shave!

 

[Guido75]

The new backdrop for the lightbox gives a clearer view on your gear David. Easier to see. First I felt more for the dark purple because that’s simply you, but then I started to ‘see’ the difference and it’s still you. Enhanced.

Cheers,

Guido

 

[never-stop-learning]

The new backdrop for the lightbox gives a clearer view on your gear David. Easier to see. First I felt more for the dark purple because that’s simply you, but then I started to ‘see’ the difference and it’s still you. Enhanced.

Cheers,

Guido

Thank you, Guido.

My Lovely Bride made the suggestion to use the new color. It does look brighter. Less like the "Dark Side of the Force".

 

[BrianWithAnI]

Lather: Arko
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How about that Arko! I do not find the scent offensive at all and rather like it. Plus, the performance is excellent!

Hi David!

I'm very much enjoying all of your reports here, although I still have many to catch up on as time permits.

I'm sorry if you have covered this in previous entries, but what are you using to encapsulate your Arko? As someone who has traveled many times with a stick of Arko, trying to dry it off on hotel washcloths and (further) allowing it pickup stray fibers in my dopp bag has not been a great solution for me. I have considered using a shave brush travel tube, but your solution here seems better than that.

Thanks as always,
Brian

 

[never-stop-learning]

Hi David!

I'm very much enjoying all of your reports here, although I still have many to catch up on as time permits.

I'm sorry if you have covered this in previous entries, but what are you using to encapsulate your Arko? As someone who has traveled many times with a stick of Arko, trying to dry it off on hotel washcloths and (further) allowing it pickup stray fibers in my dopp bag has not been a great solution for me. I have considered using a shave brush travel tube, but your solution here seems better than that.

Thanks as always,
Brian

Hi Brian - Thank you very much for your kind feedback. Much appreciated.

This is what I use For my shave sticks:
(5) Empty Clear Plastic Deodorant Containers - 2.2 Oz Cylinders - Empty Deodorant Tubes https://a.co/d/cbSuAt2

Are you in the USA?

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230704
Happy Independence Day
365 Shaves in 2023: 185 of 185 = 100%
High Efficiency Summer 2023

Razor: @Above The Tie Windsor CH
Blade: Personna Med Prep (1)

Brush: Paladin Chief 2023 B&B Contributors Brush
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper

Aftershave: Stetson AS Splash
Fragrance: Stetson Cologne Splash

Happy Independence Day! In honor of the birth of my country, today's kit is all USA. Everything in this kit is top tier and worked together exceptionally well. Awesome results!

The ATT Windsor CH is a superb razor, very capable of exceptional results. It feels extremely natural when paired with the ATT Copper handle!

Superb BBS shave!

 

[Eric_75]

Shave 20230704
Happy Independence Day
365 Shaves in 2023: 185 of 185 = 100%
High Efficiency Summer 2023
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Razor: @Above The Tie Windsor CH
Blade: Personna Med Prep (1)
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Brush: Paladin Chief 2023 B&B Contributors Brush
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
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Aftershave: Stetson AS Splash
Fragrance: Stetson Cologne Splash

Happy Independence Day! In honor of the birth of my country, today's kit is all USA. Everything in this kit is top tier and worked together exceptionally well. Awesome results!

The ATT Windsor CH is a superb razor, very capable of exceptional results. It feels extremely natural when paired with the ATT Copper handle!

Superb BBS shave!

Stetson. Nice! Happy 4th, David.

 

[BrianWithAnI]

This is what I use For my shave sticks:
(5) Empty Clear Plastic Deodorant Containers - 2.2 Oz Cylinders - Empty Deodorant Tubes https://a.co/d/cbSuAt2

Are you in the USA?

I am in the USA.

Thank you very much for your response and the link. I just pushed an order from Amazon for the exact product you linked. Going to take until Saturday to arrive, but I have no travel plans before then.

Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the rest of the 4th!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Stetson. Nice! Happy 4th, David.

Thank you, Eric.

Happy Independence Day!

I am in the USA.

Thank you very much for your response and the link. I just pushed an order from Amazon for the exact product you linked. Going to take until Saturday to arrive, but I have no travel plans before then.

Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the rest of the 4th!

You are most welcome, Brian.

Happy Independence Day!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230705
365 Shaves in 2023: 186 of 186 = 100%
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Knights of the Veg Table
Wolfman Wednesday
Wolfman Owners Club

Razor: Wolfman Ti WR2 1.25 SB (@Rosseforp 25g GTC Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (5 and retired)

Brush: Paladin Chief 2023 B&B Contributors Brush
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

The Wolfman Ti WR2 1.25 SB is a wonderful razor. Perma-Sharp is a synergistic blade for the Wolfman. Together, they produce an outstanding top tier shave!

The rest of the kit is well known to me and my face! Especially The Veg!

Superb DFS++ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230706
365 Shaves in 2023: 187 of 187 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Blackland Thursday
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Knights of the Veg Table

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird SB (@Rosseforp 25g GTC Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)

Brush: Paladin Chief 2023 B&B Contributors Brush
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

Shaving with the Ti Blackbird SB (paired with a fresh Perma-Sharp blade and Doug’s 25g GTC handle) is a pleasure! Very satisfying shave!

The rest of the kit is comprised of wonderful stuff that I use often. Especially The Veg!

Superb DFS+++ shave!

 

[Eric_75]

Shave 20230706
365 Shaves in 2023: 187 of 187 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Blackland Thursday
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Knights of the Veg Table
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Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird SB (@Rosseforp 25g GTC Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
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Brush: Paladin Chief 2023 B&B Contributors Brush
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool
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Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

Shaving with the Ti Blackbird SB (paired with a fresh Perma-Sharp blade and Doug’s 25g GTC handle) is a pleasure! Very satisfying shave!

The rest of the kit is comprised of wonderful stuff that I use often. Especially The Veg!

Superb DFS+++ shave!

The Gillette Perma-Sharp blades are fine performers for me.

 

[never-stop-learning]

The Gillette Perma-Sharp blades are fine performers for me.

Agreed. Perma-Sharp and Feather are my preferred blades in my Blackbirds, WR2s and the Athena.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230707
365 Shaves in 2023: 188 of 188 = 100%
Clubman Friday
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Knights of the Veg Table

Razor: Merkur Progress (Opgress Modification)
Blade: Astra SP (3)

Brush: @Rudy Vey AS3M Dark Knight (Shavemac 26/52 D01 3-Band)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mike's Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

Used the Opgress 1/2 turn open for today's shave. Wonderful shave - efficient, smooth, effective. The Merkur Progress (now modified to Opgress) was my Daily Driver for 6 years. Very satisfying shave!

The rest of the kit is comprised of wonderful stuff that I use often!

Superb DFS+ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230708
365 Shaves in 2023: 189 of 189 = 100%
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Knights of the Veg Table
SV Saturday

Razor: Colonial Razors The General V2 (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (8 and retired)

Brush: Shavemac Butterscotch Beagle (Shavemac 22mm 2-Band Silvertip Fan)
Bowl: Face Lathered

Lather: Asylum Flying Mango Shaving Soap by Saponificio Varesino
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

In my Den, The General V2 is edged out only by the Vectors. It is an exceptional razor that provides superb performance and results!

The Shavemac Butterscotch Beagle is a really cool brush! Great for face lathering. Excellent performance!

Asylum Flying Mango Shaving Soap by Saponificio Varesino is a wonderful vegetarian soap. Very good performance!

Every day is a good day to be Rocking the Veg!

Superb BBS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230709
365 Shaves in 2023: 190 of 190 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Single Edge Sunday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Synthetic Sunday

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (5)

Brush: AP Shave Co Sith (@apshaveco 26mm MiG Hybrid)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: La Père Lucien Oud-Santal
Aftershave: RazoRock The Stallion
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

Fragrance: Classic Match Supreme Oud EdT Spray

Loaded up a Kai Protouch MG blade in the Blackland Ti Vector and proceeded to enjoy an outstanding, top tier Single Edge Sunday shave. Used a steep angle for my standard 3-Pass shave plus minor touch-ups and a bit of buffing. Simply outstanding!

The AP Shave Co Sith brush feels great and whips up mounds of beautiful lather.

La Père Lucien Oud-Santal is a wonderful tallow based soap. No issues building my lather. Slick. Protective. The Vector glides over my skin. Excellent soap!

Finished with RazoRock The Stallion Aftershave and Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm. Sprayed on some Classic Match Supreme Oud EdT before going to Church and brunch. My face is very happy!

Superb BBS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230710
365 Shaves in 2023: 191 of 191 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (6)

Brush: AP Shave Co Sith (@apshaveco 26mm MiG Hybrid)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: La Père Lucien Oud-Santal
Aftershave: RazoRock The Stallion
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

Fragrance: Classic Match Supreme Oud EdT Spray

Same exact kit (and pictures) as yesterday. Same 3-Pass + Touchups process. Same exceptional results. Once again, my face is very happy!

Superb BBS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230711
365 Shaves in 2023: 192 of 192 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Summer 2023
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (7)

Brush: AP Shave Co Sith (@apshaveco 26mm MiG Hybrid)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: La Père Lucien Oud-Santal
Aftershave: RazoRock The Stallion
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cool

Fragrance: Classic Match Supreme Oud EdT Spray

Once I pick up the Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB, I find that I don't want to shave with other razors. Sooooo.....Same kit (and pictures) as yesterday. Same 3-Pass + Touchups process. Same exceptional results. And once again, my face is very happy!

Superb BBS shave!