Quest for a better shave

[GBerry]

20220803
Razor: RazoRock GC-68P (199)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut

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

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220804
Razor: RazoRock GC-68P (200)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut

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

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220805
Razor: Muhle R89 (51)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Pre-Shave: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser; Proraso Green Preshave
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Lather: Stirling Soap Co - Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut

No nicks; no irritation, very smooth and close. 3 pass + touchups. Resulting shave was a pleasant DFS.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220805
Razor: RazoRock GC-68P (201)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

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

The blade is ready for recycling.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220805
Razor: Above The Tie Atlas R1 (14)
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic- 26mm
Prep: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: cold water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut

No cuts, no irritation, Very smooth and Very close. A pleasant DFS+ shave.

I have forgotten how smooth this razor can be. I should have used a Gillette Platinum though.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220806
Razor: Above The Tie Atlas R1 (15)
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (2)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic- 26mm
Prep: Hot shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: cold water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No cuts, no irritation, Very smooth and Very close. A pleasant DFS+ shave.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220807
Razor: Muhle R89 (52)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp Russian (1)
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Lather: Stirling Soap Co - Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

I took at my inventory of razors and blades to see what might fit the mild and mild-medium segments. The Muhle R89 fits in the mild-medium segment.

No nicks; no irritation, very smooth and close. 4 pass + touchups. Resulting shave was a pleasant DFS+.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220808
Razor: Muhle R89 (53)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp Russian (2)
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Lather: Stirling Soap Co - Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; no irritation, very smooth and close. 4 pass. Resulting shave was a pleasant DFS+. Second shave was easier and smoother than the first shave.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220809
Razor: Muhle R89 (54)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp Russian (3)
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Lather: Stirling Soap Co - Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; no irritation, very smooth and close. 4 pass. Resulting shave was a pleasant DFS+. The blade had a very smooth feel during the shave. Post shave feel was excellent.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220809
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle (226)
Blade: Lord Platinum Classic (3)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Pre-shave: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser; Proraso Green Preshave
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Pleasant DFS+.

The Proraso Preshave helped soften the beard.

This combo beats the Muhle R89 + Gillette Perma-Sharp Super combo in smoothness and comfort.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220810
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle (227)
Blade: Lord Platinum Classic (4)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Close; Smooth; Pleasant DFS+.

The blade should have been recycled after the third shave for the better post shave feel.

This combo beats the Muhle R89 + Gillette Perma-Sharp Super combo in smoothness and comfort.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220811
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle (228)
Blade: Lord Platinum Classic (1)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower; Proraso Green Preshave
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave.

This combo beats the Muhle R89 + Gillette Perma-Sharp Super combo in smoothness and comfort.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220812
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle (229)
Blade: Lord Platinum Classic (2)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

2 nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave. I was rushed and heavy handed.

This combo beats the Muhle R89 + Gillette Perma-Sharp Super combo in smoothness and comfort.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[thombrogan]

Please heal quickly and shave just a little less quickly next time.

 

[GBerry]

Please heal quickly and shave just a little less quickly next time.

Will do!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220813
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle (230)
Blade: Lord Platinum Classic (3)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool Water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Aqua Velva Classic

No nicks; No irritation; Very Close; Very Smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave. LBSS (Light Bulb Smooth & Squeaky).

This combo beats the Muhle R89 + Gillette Perma-Sharp Super combo in smoothness and comfort.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220814
Razor: Merkur HD 34C (67)
Blade: Pol-Silver Super Iridium (1)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220815
Razor: Merkur HD 34C (68)
Blade: Pol-Silver Super Iridium (2)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220816
Razor: Merkur HD 34C (69)
Blade: Pol-Silver Super Iridium (3)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Close and Very smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave. The blade is on the decline. An extra pass needed on the neck region.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!

 

[GBerry]

20220817
Razor: Gillette 1940’s Fat Handle Tech Triangle US (18)
Blade: Pol-Silver Super Iridium (1)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush- 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cool water rinse; Thayer’s Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Coconut; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Close and Very Smooth. A pleasant DFS+ shave. I would say this combo is 1 frog hair closer and smoother than the Merkur HD 34C + Pol-Silver Super Iridium combo.

Shave Summary 20220730

Cheers!!!