Quest for a better shave

[GBerry]

20220602
Razor: Blackland Sabre L1 (9)
Blade: Personna GEM Coated (1)
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Lather: Barbasol Original
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut

No nicks; No irritation; close; smooth; Pleasant DFS+ result.

The Sabre is a very nice Blackland creation.

Shave log summary 20220528

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220603
Razor: Blackland Vector (39)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (7)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower; Proraso Green Preshave
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut;

2 nicks; ; No irritation; Too Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave. Steep angle shave. 4 passes.

Shave log summary 20220528

Cheers!!!

 

[thombrogan]

Your Vector likes you as much as my Hawk V3OC likes me it seems. And its efficiency and maneuverability probably keep it irresistible.

 

[GBerry]

Your Vector likes you as much as my Hawk V3OC likes me it seems. And its efficiency and maneuverability probably keep it irresistible.

The Vector is very efficient and very effective. It is super easy to shave too closely with it.

 

[GBerry]

Shave log summary 20220604

Since this log is getting hard to edit, I will resume with the RazoRock SS Hawk V3 standard plate.
Razor: RazoRock SS Hawk V3 standard plate (16)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (16) 16 shaves on 2 blades

No irritation, no nicks, very close and very smooth shaves.

5 DFS, 10 DFS+, 1 BBS

This combo consistently produces mostly DFS to DFS+ shaves without issue. All are pleasant shaves. Very good shave tool.

Rex Envoy
Gillette Platinum
4 shaves on one blade
1 nick in 4 shaves
No irritation
2 very close and very smooth shaves
2 smooth and close shaves
1 DFS++, 2 DFS+ and 1 DFS Shave 2-1/2 passes.

Blackland Vector
KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG
8 shaves on one blade.
No nicks, no irritation, very close and very smooth shaves. 1 BBS, 1 DFS++ and 6 DFS+ shaves.
Awesome results.

RazoRock Hawk V3 Standard Bamboo Handle
KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink
8 shaves on this blade
3 nicks; No irritation; 5 very close; 3 close; 5 very smooth; 3 smooth; 1 DFS++; 4 DFS+; 3 DFS; this blade gets very close and then I create nicks. Either my technique or blade has to change.

Blackland Vector
KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink
8 shaves
7 nicks;
No irritation;
6 very, very close; 2 very close;
2 very, very smooth; 6 very smooth;
2 BBS; 6 DFS+;
I’m getting too close with this combo; Either my technique has to change or the blade has to change.

RazoRock Hawk V3 Standard Bamboo Handle
Schick Proline P-30
8 shaves; 1 nick; No irritation; very close; very smooth; Pleasant DFS+
The 1 nick is attributed to user in attention.
A nice combo that meets my goals.

Blackland Vector
KAI Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG
8 shaves; No nicks; No irritation; 8 very close; 8 very smooth; 8 pleasant; 2 BBS; 1 DFS++; 5 DFS+
At this point 2 Protouch MG blades have been used in 16 shaves with excellent results.

Blackland Vector
KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink
1 blade 8 shaves
3 shaves with nicks; 5 shaves with 0 nicks
8 shaves without irritation.
3 shaves Very close and very smooth
5 shaves close and smooth
1 shave DFS++; 7 shaves DFS+

I will be coming back to this combo to see if I can improve my technique making these shaves nick free, very close, very smooth and DFS+.

Blackland Sabre L1
Personna GEM Coated
8 shaves in one blade
No nicks; No irritation; 5 Very Close; 3 Close; 5 Very Smooth; 3 Smooth; 6 DFS+; 2 DFS; 8 Pleasant shaves

Blackland Vector
KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink
1 blade 8 shaves
4 nicks; No irritation; 4 very close; 1 Too close; 3 Close; 8 very smooth; 1 DFS++; 7 DFS+

The Blackland Vector is efficient and effective.

Mastery of this combo is pending.

Up next:
Blackland Vector + KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220604
Razor: Blackland Vector (40)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (8)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut;

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave. Steep angle shave. 4 passes.

This combo easily met my objectives today!!!

The Blackland Vector is efficient and effective!!!

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Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220604
Razor: RazoRock GC-68P
Blade: Lord Platinum Class (3)
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Lather: Barbasol Original
Aftershave: Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut

No nicks, no irritation, smooth and close. A pleasant DFS shave.

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220605
Razor: Rex Supply Co Envoy (39)
Blade: Shark Super Stainless (3)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold Water Rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut

Good to very good shave. No nicks, no irritation, smooth and close. A pleasant DFS result. The Shark blade will be retired.

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220606
Razor: Blackland Vector (41)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (1)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block;Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut;

1 nick; No irritation; Very Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave. Steep angle shave. 4 passes.

The alum report was actually low.

I’m thinking additional stretching might solve the nick issue with a new blade.

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220607
Razor: Blackland Vector (42)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (2)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut;

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave. Steep angle shave. 4 passes.

This combo met my objectives today!!!

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!

 

[thombrogan]

Excellent! Did you incorporate some skin stretching where nicks were previously appearing?

 

[GBerry]

20220608
Razor: Blackland Vector (43)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (3)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;Alum; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut;

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave. Steep angle shave. 4 passes. Alum report mild to moderate.

This combo met my objectives today!!!

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

Excellent! Did you incorporate some skin stretching where nicks were previously appearing?

Stretching used. Reduce pressure. Keep the shave angle steep and avoid raising the handle.

 

[GBerry]

20220609
Razor: Blackland Vector (44)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (4)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum;Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut;

1 nick; No irritation; Very Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave. Steep angle shave. 4 passes.

I was rushed and created a nick.

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Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220610
Razor: Blackland Vector (45)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (5)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum;Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut;

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ steep angle shave. 4 passes.

Alum report low to medium.

Without question the Vector is very efficient and effective.

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Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220610
Razor: Rex Supply Co Envoy (41)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Lather: Barbasol Original
Aftershave: Cold Water rinse; Aqua Velva Classic

No nicks, no irritation, very smooth and close. A pleasant DFS+ result. Post shave feel was very smooth and comfortable.

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220611
Razor: Blackland Vector (46)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (6)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum;Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut;

2 nicks; No irritation; Very Close and Very smooth. A DFS+ steep angle shave. 4 passes.

Alum report medium.

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220612
Razor: Rex Supply Co Envoy (42)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold Water rinse; Alum; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks, no irritation, very smooth and close. A pleasant DFS+ result. Post shave feel was very smooth and comfortable. The alum report was mild to medium so close enough. Adding the Stirling PSB is like adding icing to a cake.

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

This 6am shave was still a DFS at 2pm.

 

[GBerry]

20220613
Razor: Blackland Vector (47)
Blade: KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (7)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Sheep
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum;Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ steep angle shave. 4 passes. Alum report low.

The combo met my expectations this morning.

Shave Log 20220604

Cheers!!!