Blackland Sabre / Accutech Pro (8)
SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?
- Thread starter shanman
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Today's shave was a new to me razor on loan from @AlphaFrank75. I owned the V1 in 2017-2018 and could never get a good shave from it. I ended up selling it. And to add another first into the mix is the Kai Pink. I have not had the pleasure to try Kai AC blades.
Ironic since my favorite DE blade is the Kai Super Stainless.
Tonight's shave:
Asylum RX v2
Kai Pink (1)
Paladin Neptune Pk-47 Select Badger
Tabac Tallow
Bootlegger's Green Freeze
2 pass shave with minor touchup in trouble spots.
I chose to ride the top cap like a GEM razor.
No irritation. One very minor nick from an ingrown hair that occurred from yesterday's shave. Not faulting the RX at all. End result was an excellent BBS shave.
I will have to invest in Kai AC blades.
10/10 BBS
It appears that my technique has greatly improved over the past 6-7 years.
Ironic since my favorite DE blade is the Kai Super Stainless.
Tonight's shave:
Asylum RX v2
Kai Pink (1)
Paladin Neptune Pk-47 Select Badger
Tabac Tallow
Bootlegger's Green Freeze
2 pass shave with minor touchup in trouble spots.
I chose to ride the top cap like a GEM razor.
No irritation. One very minor nick from an ingrown hair that occurred from yesterday's shave. Not faulting the RX at all. End result was an excellent BBS shave.
I will have to invest in Kai AC blades.
10/10 BBS
It appears that my technique has greatly improved over the past 6-7 years.
Leaf Thorn - Feather halfblade (1)
GEM 1912 / GEM SS PTFE (15)
AD FAULX TI ++
FEATHER GUARDED
GIZZLY BAY
SV FELCE AROMATICA
WILLIAMS AQUA VELVA
FEATHER GUARDED
GIZZLY BAY
SV FELCE AROMATICA
WILLIAMS AQUA VELVA
Blackland Vector SS
Feather Professional
Feather Professional
EverReady 1914 Razor
PAL Carbon Blue Blade (1X)
EverReady 200T Vintage Boar Brush
Abbate Y La Mantia Ishtar Soap
Apex Alchemy Splash
Ishtar Aftershave
PAL Carbon Blue Blade (1X)
EverReady 200T Vintage Boar Brush
Abbate Y La Mantia Ishtar Soap
Apex Alchemy Splash
Ishtar Aftershave
Razor: Parker SoloEdge
Blade: King C. Gillette (1)
Brush: Yaqi Ferrari Cashmere
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Cream: Yardley Luxury
Witch Hazel
Balm: Duke Cannon
Blade: King C. Gillette (1)
Brush: Yaqi Ferrari Cashmere
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Cream: Yardley Luxury
Witch Hazel
Balm: Duke Cannon
Shield Predator SS / Brass baseplate
Schick J1 Injector / Schick China blade (7)
GEM Micromatic OC Razor
GEM Personna PTFE Blade (9)
Semogue SOC Synthetic Shaving Brush
3P Cream, Prep Cream, Proraso Aloe Vera & Vitamin E Shaving Cream, Floid The Genuine After Shave Lotion
GEM Personna PTFE Blade (9)
Semogue SOC Synthetic Shaving Brush
3P Cream, Prep Cream, Proraso Aloe Vera & Vitamin E Shaving Cream, Floid The Genuine After Shave Lotion
The General V2
Razor: DeHaven Model No 3 (with wire clip blade holder retainer)
Blade: Torpedo Lieres Carbon Blade (half DE blade adapted to fit blade holder)
Brush: Simpson Wee Scot
Pre-shave: King of Shaves Sensitive Shave Serum
Soap: Arko stick
Post-shave: Nivea Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm
On hand, but use not required:
Styptic pencil: Murrays
Blood Bag: A+
Valet AutoStrop VC2 (Un-modified)
Feather FSH-10 Blade (5X) - Final Use
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Sample
Frank Shaving Two Face Green Brush
Aqua Velva Musk Splash
Barrister & Mann Seville Aftershave
Feather FSH-10 Blade (5X) - Final Use
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Sample
Frank Shaving Two Face Green Brush
Aqua Velva Musk Splash
Barrister & Mann Seville Aftershave
GEM 1912 / GEM SS PTFE (16)
Blackland Vector SS
Feather Professional
Feather Professional
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SE SOTD, May 17th 2024
Razor : Yaqi Romulus 316 SSP SE 50mm with a Yaqi Chippendale 316 SSP handle. Mfg 2023> tame mid range. Excellent machining and finish QC with a nimble feel to it when shaving. I like to match this razor with a Kai Captain titian mild seems to work the best for myself. Small head parts make it very nimble to work the beard and just a joy to use. Had a close comfortable shave this morning .
Blade : Kai Captain Titian mild 50mm AC type(10) sharp and smoooth with excellent longevity. This blade just set a mile stone for first AC type 50mm blade to get 10 excellent shaves over 10 weeks with reasonable life left in it. I'm not sure if this is a constant but the blade is just performing well for my beard and happy to have purchased them from RR sale.
Soap : Razorock Emperor, unique linear scent that has excellent lather qualities.(I enjoy the Emperor scent slightly more!)
Brush : Yaqi "Artic sky" 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Nice handle to feel with a decent knot that puts a smile on my face!
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 Emperor splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=
Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Romulus SE 50mm with a Kai mild.(Great shave blade with 10 uses and producing excellent shaves with excellent).
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Yaqi Romulus 316 SSP SE 50mm with a Yaqi Chippendale 316 SSP handle. Mfg 2023> tame mid range. Excellent machining and finish QC with a nimble feel to it when shaving. I like to match this razor with a Kai Captain titian mild seems to work the best for myself. Small head parts make it very nimble to work the beard and just a joy to use. Had a close comfortable shave this morning .
Blade : Kai Captain Titian mild 50mm AC type(10) sharp and smoooth with excellent longevity. This blade just set a mile stone for first AC type 50mm blade to get 10 excellent shaves over 10 weeks with reasonable life left in it. I'm not sure if this is a constant but the blade is just performing well for my beard and happy to have purchased them from RR sale.
Soap : Razorock Emperor, unique linear scent that has excellent lather qualities.(I enjoy the Emperor scent slightly more!)
Brush : Yaqi "Artic sky" 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Nice handle to feel with a decent knot that puts a smile on my face!
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 Emperor splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Romulus SE 50mm with a Kai mild.(Great shave blade with 10 uses and producing excellent shaves with excellent).Have some great shaves!
Razor: Parker SoloEdge
Blade: King C Gillette (2)
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Brush: Yaqi 20mm
Soap: Stirling Dunshire
Aftershave: Bootleggers Perfecto
Blade: King C Gillette (2)
Bowl: Captain’s Choice
Brush: Yaqi 20mm
Soap: Stirling Dunshire
Aftershave: Bootleggers Perfecto
Razor: Supply Pro Adjustable Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum injector
Brush: Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Forest City Fern
Aftershave: Seaforth! Heather Aftershave Toner
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Asylum RX v2
Kai Captain ProTouch MG (2)
Simpson Duke 3 Best Badger
Tabac Tallow
Bootlegger's Green Freeze
2 pass shave with touchups
This was one of the smoothest shaves I can remember. Awesome razor/ blade combo.
10/10 BBS
Kai Captain ProTouch MG (2)
Simpson Duke 3 Best Badger
Tabac Tallow
Bootlegger's Green Freeze
2 pass shave with touchups
This was one of the smoothest shaves I can remember. Awesome razor/ blade combo.
10/10 BBS
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