GIVEAWAY! Participation PIF - A Tale Of Two Bridges
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I was out of town all last week, now I'm playing catch-up.
My third use of the English London Bridge was mixed. I face lathered Arko soap after a shower. The blade edge must have oxidized since the last shave. The first few strokes on both edges were tuggy, but it smoothed out. The blade mowed down several days worth of stubble no problem, but I had spots that just wouldn't get close. Well, not without pushing too aggressively.
I had no irritation, but I wasn't getting close below my jawline with my normal shave pattern.
Afterwards, I dug some Barbasol Pacific Rush AS out of the closet. Whoa between the menthol and alcohol!
My third use of the English London Bridge was mixed. I face lathered Arko soap after a shower. The blade edge must have oxidized since the last shave. The first few strokes on both edges were tuggy, but it smoothed out. The blade mowed down several days worth of stubble no problem, but I had spots that just wouldn't get close. Well, not without pushing too aggressively.
I had no irritation, but I wasn't getting close below my jawline with my normal shave pattern.
Afterwards, I dug some Barbasol Pacific Rush AS out of the closet. Whoa between the menthol and alcohol!
UK London Bridge Blade Two, Shave #5
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Brush: Shavemac beagle 2-band (bulb)
Soap: Haslinger’s seaweed
Splash: Suavaceto br
Comment: This fine blade delivered another 9.5/10 today!! Simply a great blade for me!!
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Brush: Shavemac beagle 2-band (bulb)
Soap: Haslinger’s seaweed
Splash: Suavaceto br
Comment: This fine blade delivered another 9.5/10 today!! Simply a great blade for me!!
UK London Bridge Blade #2 Shave #4
Tools: Henson AL13 ++ Razor, Cremo soap, Plissoft brush & Suavecito Bay Rum After Shave.
Nice close two pass shave this A.M.
The Cremo was slicker than a scammer! The Bay Rum was a very low tingle.
Tools: Henson AL13 ++ Razor, Cremo soap, Plissoft brush & Suavecito Bay Rum After Shave.
Nice close two pass shave this A.M.
The Cremo was slicker than a scammer! The Bay Rum was a very low tingle.
Blade: London Bridge UK)
Razor: V3A Remington "cartridge" razor
Mug: Green Rubber Marvy
Soap: Vintage Williams (AKA "Old Willie")
Brush: Rubberset 400-3 Boar
Post-shave: Thayers Toner WH, Nivea Men Sensitive PSB
The Remington in question was a handle PIF'd to me by @Ricksplace back in 2018. The V3A wasn't quite as smooth as I remember it but still pretty good.
Today's result: DFS with no drama.
Razor: V3A Remington "cartridge" razor
Mug: Green Rubber Marvy
Soap: Vintage Williams (AKA "Old Willie")
Brush: Rubberset 400-3 Boar
Post-shave: Thayers Toner WH, Nivea Men Sensitive PSB
The Remington in question was a handle PIF'd to me by @Ricksplace back in 2018. The V3A wasn't quite as smooth as I remember it but still pretty good.
Today's result: DFS with no drama.
Wilkinson Sword Light Brigade Blade #1 Shave #11
Fat Handle Tech
Wilkinson Sword Light Brigade (11)
Simpson Trafalgar T3
Seaforth Fleur de France
Thayers Rose Petal Facial Mist
Brut Oceans AS
I took a few days off from the Wilkinson's to recalibrate my brain. I was initially going to retire this blade after ten shaves but I wanted to test it after using a different brand yesterday. Today's shave was lovely. I'll keep pushing forward with this blade until it tells me to stop.
Participation PIF: A Tale Of Two Bridges.
Week four and shave number five on my second go around with the Chinese London Bridge Super Stainless blade. Much better today, I used Nivea Sensitive Shaving Cream and this may have helped me out. Very little redness today, no blood and less sting than yesterday when I applied my Alum Block. Two shaves to go on this blade and I may finish this blade off using shaving creams instead of shaving soaps.
Razor: Merkur 38c
Blade: London Bridge UK blade #1 shave #6
Brush: Turn N Shave Ghost
Soap & AS: A&E Limes de Sicilia
Decent amount of drag especially atg, but still good enough. I probably won't push this blade anymore 6.5/10
Blade: London Bridge UK blade #1 shave #6
Brush: Turn N Shave Ghost
Soap & AS: A&E Limes de Sicilia
Decent amount of drag especially atg, but still good enough. I probably won't push this blade anymore 6.5/10
Chinese London Bridge Edge 2
Shave 3: R89; Arko stick; Frank Shaving 20mm best badger
Shave 4: R89; Captain's Choice lime cream; Omega S-brush knot in home-made handle; Captain's Choice bowl
Another couple of very comfortable, close shaves. The irritation that I was expecting finally arrived sometime after the fourth shave, but was so fleeting that now I'm not sure I didn't imagine it. Nevertheless, I'm going to retire the blade at this point ready for the next stage of the challenge.
I'm not sure what to do about the razor. Both bridges have seemed completely at home in the R89, but part of the fun with these challenges is trying some crazy new combinations. I'll have a think between now and my next shave...
Shave 3: R89; Arko stick; Frank Shaving 20mm best badger
Shave 4: R89; Captain's Choice lime cream; Omega S-brush knot in home-made handle; Captain's Choice bowl
Another couple of very comfortable, close shaves. The irritation that I was expecting finally arrived sometime after the fourth shave, but was so fleeting that now I'm not sure I didn't imagine it. Nevertheless, I'm going to retire the blade at this point ready for the next stage of the challenge.
I'm not sure what to do about the razor. Both bridges have seemed completely at home in the R89, but part of the fun with these challenges is trying some crazy new combinations. I'll have a think between now and my next shave...
Started using the last Wilkie blade from this PIF earlier this week, today was shave #2. Nothing but comfort and efficiency, paired with the Masamune. Excellent shave today, good way to start the weekend (starts on Friday for me ;-) ).
UK London Bridge Blade #2 Shave #5
Tools: Henson AL13 ++ Razor & Cremo soap.
Another nice two pass shave this A.M.
Tools: Henson AL13 ++ Razor & Cremo soap.
Another nice two pass shave this A.M.
UK London Bridge Blade Two, Shave #6
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Brush: Rudy Vey B&B 2-band
Soap: MWF ‘tallow’
Splash: Pinaud clubman
Comment: Another fine shave today (9/10)!!
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Brush: Rudy Vey B&B 2-band
Soap: MWF ‘tallow’
Splash: Pinaud clubman
Comment: Another fine shave today (9/10)!!
Tatara Masamune CC
vintage English London Bridge (4)
AP Shave 24mm G5C rocket engine
Proraso green soap
AoS eucalyptus balm
Went back to a milder and more familiar razor today with the Tatara Masamune. Still a little rough going under the chin, but much better. Much less red stuff - noticed a little bit in the lather on the razor while shaving my neck, but I didn't even see where it came from, plus a tiny pinprick on my mustache; both amounted to nothing. Less alum feedback and less skin tightness than Wednesday, but still a little tightness under my chin. Closer shave too, even though I wasn't really trying to.
I haven't binned the blade, but may move on to the Chinese London Bridge this weekend. I definitely prefer the Light Brigade so far, though it's possible that's more a function of the razors I chose than the blades themselves.
I've been using the Wilkinson Sword blades the last two weeks. I put about ten shaves on the first one and was very impressed by it's smoothness and efficiency. Today was shave #1 on the second blade which was mild but still effective. Excellent blades.
Blade: Light Brigade (UK)
Razor: Winning V2
Mug: Green Rubber Marvy
Soap: Vintage Williams (AKA "Old Willie")
Brush: Semogue SOC Boar
Post-shave: Thayers Toner WH, Nivea Men Sensitive PSB
Well, today was an experience. I've caught a cold and was shaving between coughs. Recipe for a blood letting, right? No such thing. The Winning has earned a spot in my top tier for razors and this Light Brigade blade is one of my all time favorites. The only blade that could beat it is the "Old Friend" Schick blade that was in one of these participation PIFs a couple of years ago. Everything went smooth as silk from star to finish. At this time, nine hours after the shave, my neck is still on the borderline between DFS and BBS.
Today's result: BBS with no drama. Enough said.
Razor: Winning V2
Mug: Green Rubber Marvy
Soap: Vintage Williams (AKA "Old Willie")
Brush: Semogue SOC Boar
Post-shave: Thayers Toner WH, Nivea Men Sensitive PSB
Well, today was an experience. I've caught a cold and was shaving between coughs. Recipe for a blood letting, right? No such thing. The Winning has earned a spot in my top tier for razors and this Light Brigade blade is one of my all time favorites. The only blade that could beat it is the "Old Friend" Schick blade that was in one of these participation PIFs a couple of years ago. Everything went smooth as silk from star to finish. At this time, nine hours after the shave, my neck is still on the borderline between DFS and BBS.
Today's result: BBS with no drama. Enough said.
Participation PIF: A TaLe Of Two Bridges.
Week four and shave number six on my second dance with the Chinese London Bridge Super Stainless blade. This morning’s shave was okay. No blood and a bit of sting when I applied my Alum Block. I did have a little redness as well. I think for some strange reason finishing the week off with shaving creams seems to be helping me with this blade. Weird I know but it does seem to help. One shave to go with this blade and then onto my second dig with the Vintage London Bridge Super Stainless.
Participation PIF: A Tale Of Two Bridges: Day 3 with the Light Brigade
| Pre-Shave | BigAlVista's Shave Butter, PAA cube and Grooming Dept. Mojito Preshave |
| Soap/Cream | PdP 63 |
| Brush | Sawdust Creations 2-band |
| Scuttle | Pereira |
| Razor | Timeless TI .95 |
| Blade | Wilkinson Sword Light Brigade (3) |
| 1st Pass Effectiveness | DFS |
| 2nd Pass Effectiveness | BBS- |
| Final Effectiveness | BBS+ |
| Quality | Clean |
| Comfort | Smooth |
| Post Shave Irritation | Too much. I over buffed. |
| Overall Efficiency | Excellent |
| Razer, Blade and Cream Observations | Great blade for the Timeless.95. The PdP scent was very close to the SV Felce, but the lather quality of the SV soap is better (slicker and more cushion) |
| Consistency with prior shave - Same setup | Very consistent almost identical to prior shave |
| Post Shave. | Thayers, AofS Bourbon balm |
| Cologne/Fragrance | Channel Allure |
| Overall Shave Experience | Another great shave with the Light Brigade |
| Comments |
UK London Bridge Blade Two, Shave #7 (and done)
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Brush: Simpsons chubby 1 best badger
Soap: Fine lavender pour homme
Splash: Fine lavender pour homme
Comment: Nice shave today (9/10) but time to change out this very fine blade after a GREAT RUN!!
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Brush: Simpsons chubby 1 best badger
Soap: Fine lavender pour homme
Splash: Fine lavender pour homme
Comment: Nice shave today (9/10) but time to change out this very fine blade after a GREAT RUN!!
Blade: London Bridge (CH), blade #2 (the UK blades are still going strong)
Razor: ATT Stainless Windsor Pro SB90
Mug: Green Rubber Marvy
Soap: Vintage Williams (AKA "Old Willie")
Brush: Rubberset 400-3 Boar
Post-shave: Thayers Toner WH, Stirling PSB
Today was the first shave on the new blade and went very well. Call it a BBS- as I couldn't feel any actual stubble, but my fingertips did register a faint difference in texture ATG. Similar to a silicone baking sheet.
Today's result: BBS- with no drama.
Razor: ATT Stainless Windsor Pro SB90
Mug: Green Rubber Marvy
Soap: Vintage Williams (AKA "Old Willie")
Brush: Rubberset 400-3 Boar
Post-shave: Thayers Toner WH, Stirling PSB
Today was the first shave on the new blade and went very well. Call it a BBS- as I couldn't feel any actual stubble, but my fingertips did register a faint difference in texture ATG. Similar to a silicone baking sheet.
Today's result: BBS- with no drama.
Head Shave #11
Blade: Light Brigade (3)
Razor: Henson mild
Soap: Henri et Victoria Unscented
Brush: Semogue HD finest badger
Post: MacDuff’s Aspen Parkland
Holy moly what a great shave!!! This was a quick afternoon shave with no pre shave prep or anything, just lather up the coconut and go. I had forgotten how great the Henson is for head shaves, and even with 6 days growth there wasn’t a hint of clogging.
This blade is one of the best I’ve ever used and shows no sign of slowing down.
10/10
Blade: Light Brigade (3)
Razor: Henson mild
Soap: Henri et Victoria Unscented
Brush: Semogue HD finest badger
Post: MacDuff’s Aspen Parkland
Holy moly what a great shave!!! This was a quick afternoon shave with no pre shave prep or anything, just lather up the coconut and go. I had forgotten how great the Henson is for head shaves, and even with 6 days growth there wasn’t a hint of clogging.
This blade is one of the best I’ve ever used and shows no sign of slowing down.
10/10
