Participation PIF - A Very Mysteree-X Shave

[Filudo]

MystereeX 2nd use
Head and face
Face: Gillette Aristocrat adjustable #5,6
Commodore 2xl
Art of Shaving Neroli cream
Just a bit rough first 2 strokes then OK, no drama, it was an OK shave. Used alum (rare for me) and no stinging. Medicated Witch. Trader Joes Antioxidant cream.
Head: Gillette Goodwill with a Tuckaway handle (that's how it came). 2+ passes, the first was not that good but the en results were fine.
Used Fitjar soap ,same brush.
Same AS
This blade is OK, not the sharpest nor the smoothest, BUT it's usable, gives me good shaves (I am a bit picky with blades).....maybe one duo shave more.....; both of todays razors are new to me (I have similar ones....but this was #1 use of one and #2 the other). I do like Goodwill, a lot.

 

[Themadshaver18]

I had 2 excellent shave with Personna Mysteree X and I love how smooth the shave was. I am gonna shave for the 3rd time later today. This Personna blades made in Israel are of different class

 

[Mike M]

How much is she getting in the divorce?

I am sure it will be difficult decision, I would just choose deception. For her own good...
Might be time to build a "garden shed," with running water.

I was hoping she'd get my aftershave collection

 

[fast shaver]

Treet Black Beauty Blade #1 Shave #2
Tools: Fatip Razor, Arko Soap & Plissoft brush
Nice smooth three pass shave this A.M.
The BB blade is holding up good so far.
No nicks or irritation noted.

 

[FarmerTan]

How much is she getting in the divorce?

I am sure it will be difficult decision, I would just choose deception. For her own good...
Might be time to build a "garden shed," with running water.

We are SERIOUSLY considering an outdoor kitchen for the summer my friend!

Then the next thing ya know, ol' FarmerTan has a reality/cooking/gardening show, and y'all will be PAYING for this entertaining banter!

Here I come Hollywood!

 

[FarmerTan]

I was hoping she'd get my aftershave collection

Looks like I should've had a prenup doggone!

 

[BigJ]

Mysteree blade one, Shave #10

Razor: Wolfman WR1
Brush: Simpsons 57
Soap: Fine santal absolut
Splash: Proroso red

Comment: 9/10 AGAIN: another fine shave on day 10!!

 

[Ted A]

Mysteree: Personna X-Series, Blade 2, Side 1, Shave 2

Razor: Twig
Blade: Personna X-Series (2)
Brush: Ever Ready 500
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
Soap: Fine Lavender Pour Homme
Aftershave: Captain’s Choice Nor’Easter

 

[hugosf]

The blades just arrived here in South America. Ill post pics later. Thanks @mikey and @Grundi

 

[Demolition]

Eleventh shave with the Personna X-Series (Platinum Coated) blade #1

Razor: Fatip Lo Storto Originale (aka FOCS)
Brush: Yaqi Purple (24mm Mink)
Soap: RazoRock Blue Label

A very slight decline in shave quality.

Although today's outing was top-notch, it wasn't quite as smooth as yesterday's. Apparently, that was the peak of this X-Series blade's performance.

In particular, the WTG pass didn't feel quite as smooth and it felt like I was expending more energy on completing my passes, overall. I also spent more time buffing than normal, however it was nothing like the extremely heavy buffing that I required on May 3 (when I experienced the only noteworthy instance of post-shave irritation from this blade, so far).

Regardless, I managed a fairly quick and easy BBS, today, and I think that this blade still has a lot more life in it.

 

[hugosf]

Let the mystery begins!

 

[Mike M]

Personna Mysteree X shave#18

Razor: Muhle Rocca R94
Blade: Personna Mysteree X(18)
Soap: Palmolive Classic Cream
Brush: Yaqi Lucky Dice

Tonight I was back to the Palmolive cream and I must say after SV Desert Vetiver the Personna blade was definitely tuggy. The difference between top tier and lower tier soaps is very noticeable when you are longevity testing a blade. Although I did manage a DFS today the shave quality is declining, but I will keep going for now, I hope I can break 20 shaves. I may have to break out something slicker so the MWF or Tabac may have to make an appearance

 

[Alum Ladd]

Personna 'X' Series Mysterree Blade - Shave 7

Razor: Fatip Piccolo Mk2
Blade: Personna 'X' Series
Soap: Palmolive Classic
Brush: A cheap but excellent Ever-Ready clone, probably boar

Paired the Personna with the superb Piccolo tonight to clear a 3 day growth.

A clinically efficient 3 passer, so good I slowed up drastically to take it in. Was sorely tempted to do a 4th pass just for jollies, but contented myself with cleanups of illusionary stray whiskers.

The blade is performing beautifully, with just that great balance of edge and smoothness, which I have always found on Personnas. This one is no exception. I imagine this blade was more a lower tier 'Saloon' offering, like the Indian GWS, but it is doing the family name proud.

I would like to take this blade to 20 shaves. It is still a youngster in my estimation.

A smooth, smooth result. Nice.

 

[T Bone]

Personna X-Series #2, shave #2
1.5 days growth
Preshave: hot shower
Cream: Cremo
Razor: Lupo 58
Aftershave: alum, Nancy Boy replenishing gel

I've been getting lots of mustache weepers the past few shaves, so I was going to skip ATG there to go easy on that area, and what do I do? I cut myself WTG going over a bump under my right nostril. Happily, it stopped bleeding by the time I was done, I used to even cut myself there with my cartridge sometimes, and that always used to bleed like crazy.

Anyway, still very little tugging despite having more blade feel with the Lupo than the Henson. I tried a little bit more than last time to get my neck smooth, but didn't go overboard with buffing. I was more working on technique with the new razor than chasing BBS. It's a late night shave today, who needs BBS if I'm going right to bed anyway? I thought I actually did pretty well, and it's still a DFS, but feeling my face and neck now I missed more than I thought. I got a couple tiny weepers for my troubles too, and the alum feedback makes me think a sharper blade like the Rapira (Mysteree blade #1) would have punished me with several more. Feeling some irritation under my jawlines too. Definitely have room for improvement.

5.50/10

 

[Alum Ladd]

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Personna X-Series #2, shave #2
1.5 days growth
Preshave: hot shower
Cream: Cremo
Razor: Lupo 58
Aftershave: alum, Nancy Boy replenishing gel

I've been getting lots of mustache weepers the past few shaves, so I was going to skip ATG there to go easy on that area, and what do I do? I cut myself WTG going over a bump under my right nostril. Happily, it stopped bleeding by the time I was done, I used to even cut myself there with my cartridge sometimes, and that always used to bleed like crazy.

Anyway, still very little tugging despite having more blade feel with the Lupo than the Henson. I tried a little bit more than last time to get my neck smooth, but didn't go overboard with buffing. I was more working on technique with the new razor than chasing BBS. It's a late night shave today, who needs BBS if I'm going right to bed anyway? I thought I actually did pretty well, and it's still a DFS, but feeling my face and neck now I missed more than I thought. I got a couple tiny weepers for my troubles too, and the alum feedback makes me think a sharper blade like the Rapira (Mysteree blade #1) would have punished me with several more. Feeling some irritation under my jawlines too. Definitely have room for improvement.

5.50/10

Just keep going @T Bone, have faith in your growing abilities, persevere, and all will be well my friend.

 

[T Bone]

Just keep going @T Bone, have faith in your growing abilities, persevere, and all will be well my friend.

Thank you, sir! Just a few shaves to adjust to the technique of a new razor, I’m sure. I have 1 other new toy to try out, then I’m going to give the Lupo a solid few shaves in a row.

 

[mikhou]

Mysteree blade #1, Shave #2

Blade: Treet Durasharp (yellow wrapper)
Razor: Henson AL13
Cream: Proraso Green
Brush: Cheap no-name off of Amazon
Aftershave: AV Ice Blue

Another drama-free shave that just mowed right through the stubble. Again, I've struggled to find this with many other blades. Some have been sharp and not smooth, some have been smooth but less sharp, but this blade seems to work very well for my face and is sharp and smooth. Very nice.

 

[BigJ]

Personna Mysteree blade one, Shave #11

Razor: Wolfman WR1
Brush: Rudy Vey B&B 2-band
Soap: Haslinger’s salbi
Splash: La Toja

Comment: 9/10, ’no-nonsense,’ ‘no drama,’ fine shave. This blade has a bit more life in it!!

 

[fast shaver]

Treet Black Beauty Blade #1 Shave#3
Tools: Fatip Razor, Derby Tub soap & Plissoft Brush
A nice close three pass shave this A.M.
The Black Beauty blade is holding up good for the 3rd shave so far.

 

[Hunter1063]

Great PIF! Respectfully not in.