Gem Micromatic- CP & Gem S/S ( 3 )
A nice enough Shave, but I am thinking that I still prefer the Original, which has the undeserved reputation of being overly aggressive.
Colonial Razors - The General with unknown SS handle
Schick Proline P
Saponificio Varesino 70th anniversary
Omega 10049
Fresh Up AS
Balea Sensitive ASB
Calvin Klein Man edt
Razor: Vector with MMOC handle Blade: Proline (2) Brush: Simpson PJ2 Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
ASL: the "Veg"
For my first shave with the Vector I decided on my MMOC handle, as it is slim and about half the weight of the handle that comes with the razor.
Starting very steep I could feel and hear the Vector as soon as it started moving. Two days worth of stubble gone in one N-S pass, just like with my ATT SE1.
I relathered for a S-N second pass, just to be sure, and felt and heard every whisker pop as it was reduced to skin level.
I'm using the same Proline I used in my SE1 a few weeks ago, but it sure doesn't feel the same. This is a purebred razor, and not for the faint of heart.
The SE1 is a take no prisoners "Big Dog" razor for sure, but the Vector runs circles around it.
Precise and nimble it rewards a light touch with impressive handling and efficiency.
Razor : Yaqi Excalibur AC 50mm- Mfg 2021, tame mid range, there is minimal blade tab overhang to be aware of, I get great shaves with this razor. Blade : Schick proline P30(6) sharp & smooth with reasonable longevity. Soap : Razorock Lavender, nice mid range scent with excellent lather qualities. (discontinued) One of my favorite soaps. Brush : Yaqi Purple haze 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrubber, excellent lather painter. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave : Razorock King Louis lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 weeper= excellent shave with my Yaqi Excalibur AC 50mm with a Schick proline p30.