Not this time and I am actually from N Ireland....so my loyalties lie with Ireland! Yesterday the welsh Government changed the law and the default speed limit in built up areas/street lights is now 20 mph. It has been suggested that the Welsh flag lose the dragon to be replaced with a snail
September is SABREtember! - Shavettes & Barber Razors (1st-30th Sept 23)
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Ah...yes, the thing about speed limits had registered with me but I hadn't paid it that much attention. Anyway, not a reference to the sluggish (snailish?) Welsh offense!
I think we are all hoping Ireland can go a long way, but you are going to have some tough matches to do it. South Africa next weekend, Scotland won't go down without a fight, and then you are going to come up against either NZ or France in the quarters. Ouch.
If we get through that....we will have deserved to win!
I'm baaaaack...
I found d $10 straight razor at my favorite antique store, cleaned it up a bit and honed it, and gave it a spin on my cheeks on my first WTG pass. Very nice, but this is SABERtember so...
Feather SS
Feather ProGuard
MdC
Yaqi badger
Avon Spicy
Fantastic 3-pass, DFS+ shave that would not have been possible with the SR for many reasons (primarily my lack of skills
).
I found d $10 straight razor at my favorite antique store, cleaned it up a bit and honed it, and gave it a spin on my cheeks on my first WTG pass. Very nice, but this is SABERtember so...
Feather SS
Feather ProGuard
MdC
Yaqi badger
Avon Spicy
Fantastic 3-pass, DFS+ shave that would not have been possible with the SR for many reasons (primarily my lack of skills
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That looks like a nice find on the razor! Barber's notches = cool imo.
Just ordered another 4 Slim 77types. I want the inserts and for less than a tenner delivered....much cheaper than I could have hoped for!
Very happy with it for 10 bucks. It is my second barber-notch, the other is a Torrey recently acquired on the 'bay.
That looks very nice indeed
Thank you.
I clean them up as much as possible without un-pinning.
That's my next "skill" I need to work on:
Un-pinning and re-pinning.
I've got the pins, washers, and a small ball-peen hammer, just lacking the nerve to do it.
I'll make some comparison shots of my two Focus razors, the one with the plastic insert and the one with the metal insert, before my next shave. I went back to Rasage classique to study the Parker shavette you recommend once more and came up with the following item as well: their push-style shavette with three different metal inserts so as to vary blade exposure, low, medium, or high! Makes me wonder what the default push style is set to (I'm thinking "low" or "medium" from the descriptions, with the most aggressive setting being used for cutting hair).
Parker - Shavette réglable en acier inoxydable - https://www.rasage-classique.com/10840-shavette-reglable-en-acier-inoxydable-parker-8906161770832.html?queryID=0d64dd2777abc0e22d2792ec911fd400&objectID=PS-10840
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Razor= Type 77
Blade= half Rhino #3
Brush= Yaqi Dark Emerald
Soap= Tabac
Aftershave= Superdrug Forest Fresh
Nice shave tonight. I think with the Rhino blades it will be 3 and done, the same as my DE blades. I'm glad I went with the Tabac this evening, man I forgot just how slick this soap is. I've had it for 2 years I think, so it just has a soapy scent now. Tonight's shave was very enjoyable plenty of skin stretching and keeping a close eye on my angles. The result was a CCS not as close as some of my earlier shaves but if I can get a shave with no irritation or wheepers I'm gonna call it a success.
I've still so much to learn. I know my technique is nowhere near what it could be. But that's just going to take time and patience.
Blade= half Rhino #3
Brush= Yaqi Dark Emerald
Soap= Tabac
Aftershave= Superdrug Forest Fresh
Nice shave tonight. I think with the Rhino blades it will be 3 and done, the same as my DE blades. I'm glad I went with the Tabac this evening, man I forgot just how slick this soap is. I've had it for 2 years I think, so it just has a soapy scent now. Tonight's shave was very enjoyable plenty of skin stretching and keeping a close eye on my angles. The result was a CCS not as close as some of my earlier shaves but if I can get a shave with no irritation or wheepers I'm gonna call it a success.
I've still so much to learn. I know my technique is nowhere near what it could be. But that's just going to take time and patience.
For me 4 per side....but a lot depends on what soap I am using. No worry though....the type 77 blades are incredible value for money.
I wish I could find DE blades as good for the same price.
Parker PTW with Gillette Nacet blade.
Vi-John Icy Mint shaving cream with lanolin.
APShaveCo 26mm G5C knot red over clear base brush.
This picture was just before the second lathering. The shave was super slick and smooth.
Tuesday 19th September
Maseto 24mm Finest - Stirling Pumpkin Spice - Type 77 Barber Razor/Rhinoceros #7 - Bellini Homme EDT
Excellent result!
Maseto 24mm Finest - Stirling Pumpkin Spice - Type 77 Barber Razor/Rhinoceros #7 - Bellini Homme EDT
Excellent result!
These Jin-Shi (?) blades are very good. I no longer find them on Ali. But now have emerged Rhinoceros blades. Maybe there is been name change ?Monday 18th September
Yaqi Metal 2BB - Stirling Haverford - Gold Dollar Type 77 Barber Razor/Type 77 Slim - Pashana Original AS
I found these blades in my blade box. They must have been included with one of my razor purchases and everything is in Chinese. They actually gave a very good shave. I gave this razor a run out today as the Insert fits the Böker Barbarette and will allow me to use the Type 77 blades.
To be honest...I do not know. However these are slim 77 blades and not Big 77. I have been unable to find slim 77 Rhinoceros blades...only under the Cloud branding.
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Very excellent shave today with the AC kami. 48 hours of growth mown down - so satisfying. It wasn't the closest shave, but it doesn't need to be. Just DFS and comfortable.
The re-glued handle remains firm. That was shave number 3 for this blade and, based on the HHT, no further edge deterioration has occurred. I am using the same stuff a lot at the moment as I am testing the AC blade longevity and also trying to get through this tube of Proraso, but it seems to magically replenish itself overnight!
The re-glued handle remains firm. That was shave number 3 for this blade and, based on the HHT, no further edge deterioration has occurred. I am using the same stuff a lot at the moment as I am testing the AC blade longevity and also trying to get through this tube of Proraso, but it seems to magically replenish itself overnight!
Prep: Bar soap & hot water
Razor: Parker SRX/Qshave Adjustable
Blade: Derby Extra (in both razors)
Soap: Proraso Red
Post shave: Alum block
AS: Blue Stratos
Still plugging away with the Parker Shavette and thoroughly enjoying it. I'm changing the blades once a week, I think I might need to change them more frequently because tonight's shave with a fresh blade was so much more comfortable than the last.
i still can't shave with my left hand which is kind of hamstringing me a little.
9/10, just a little rough under my chin.
Razor: Parker SRX/Qshave Adjustable
Blade: Derby Extra (in both razors)
Soap: Proraso Red
Post shave: Alum block
AS: Blue Stratos
Still plugging away with the Parker Shavette and thoroughly enjoying it. I'm changing the blades once a week, I think I might need to change them more frequently because tonight's shave with a fresh blade was so much more comfortable than the last.
i still can't shave with my left hand which is kind of hamstringing me a little.
9/10, just a little rough under my chin.
