Something different with every shave challenge.

[Ckmaui]

Shave 5
January 5, 2023
Today’s travel themed feature is, Dorco NEW PLATINUM ST300.

This blade was part of my original wet shaving purchase. It has been in storage in a humid and salty air environment, for over 4 years. No signs of rust. Not the sharpest blade I’ve ever used, but it did the job.

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is that Kam III ? kinda looks like the end of it ?
never hit up to many beaches toward Kihei way from the main Kam beaches so could be another but just curious
sadly homesick moved off island in my mid 40s also used to live on Lanai back in the 90s loved that place so so so so much
from kahana area so west side guy
main reason for visit Kihei not sure how long you lived there as has to be Maui by that view was Azeka ribs ! OH so sad when they Pau cause loved loved those ribs ! sure recipes to recreate BUT nothing like the ones they did and the location etc.. !
so miss the local vibe feel of the islands of the 70s etc..

my wife used to be the graphic designer for Kapalua so we could get the keys to go up through the gates to the cabin way up Pu'u Kukui which was amazing to be able to do ! and camp overnight up there amazing views !!!!

20°56'04.2"N 156°36'59.1"W

goo.gl

(hit sat view)

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #4
1/5/23

PreWar Tech
Sharp Hi-Chromium
Turn N Shave handle w/ 26mm Elite Razor HMW
MdC Fougere
Hyluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball

The Sharp was an average blade.

 

[Alohawyatt]

is that Kam III ? kinda looks like the end of it ?
never hit up to many beaches toward Kihei way from the main Kam beaches so could be another but just curious
sadly homesick moved off island in my mid 40s also used to live on Lanai back in the 90s loved that place so so so so much
from kahana area so west side guy
main reason for visit Kihei not sure how long you lived there as has to be Maui by that view was Azeka ribs ! OH so sad when they Pau cause loved loved those ribs ! sure recipes to recreate BUT nothing like the ones they did and the location etc.. !
so miss the local vibe feel of the islands of the 70s etc..

my wife used to be the graphic designer for Kapalua so we could get the keys to go up through the gates to the cabin way up Pu'u Kukui which was amazing to be able to do ! and camp overnight up there amazing views !!!!

20°56'04.2"N 156°36'59.1"W

goo.gl

(hit sat view)

I took the picture here.

This must be a magical place to camp.

This was my view of lanai today.

I hope you find your way back home my friend.

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #5
1/6/23

PreWar Tech
Laser Ultra
28mm Paladin
MdC Fougere
Hyaluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball

The blade quickly dulled & was tugging half way through the first pass.

 

[one2mny]

Shave #3

Soap: MWF
Razor: Windrose OC Slant
Brush: Omega 10777 Boar
Bowl: Cedar Bowl (made by my father)
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Post: Skin Bracer

 

[Alohawyatt]

Shave 6
January 7, 2023
Leather razor head cover, dark brown

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #6
1/7/23

PreWar Tech
Zorrik Super Platinum
Rudy Vey 28mm Shavemac D01 3 band
MdC Fougere
Hyaluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball

 

[one2mny]

Shave #3.5

Razor: Rolls Razor Imperial #2
Brush: Omega boar 10777
Soap: TOBS Sandlwood.
Post: Alum Block

Spent a significant amount of time working over the Rolls. Much better this time. A little sting from the alum but no real irritation.

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #7
1/8/23

PreWar Tech
Vijay Stainless
Rudy Vey 26mm DG B14
MdC Fougere
Hyaluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #8
1/9/23

PreWar Tech
Astra Superior Stainless
Rudy Vey 28mm Shavemac D01 3 band
MdC Fougere
Hyaluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball

The Astra was such a welcome relief after the two previous blades. Smooth & sharp! I will use the Astra SS blade again.

 

[one2mny]

Shave 4

Razor: Windrose CC slant
Brush: Omega 10777 Boar
Blade: Astra SP (4)
Post: Skin Bracer with some SnakeBite.

DFS with a couple weepers. The Windrose CC slant is finally starting to click with me.

 

[Alohawyatt]

Shave 7
January 9, 2023

My Arko travel stick. The background is one of my favorite places on earth. This shave stick has been with me many, many times along this stretch of coastline.
Normally it stays in the dopp bag.

 

[Alohawyatt]

Shave 8
January 11, 2023
Razor Double Edged Rockwell 6C Gunmetal #1 plate

This plate left a lot of stubble.

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #9
1/11/23

PreWar Tech
Sharp Stainless
M&F #3 Finest
MdC Fougere
Hyluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball

The Sharp blade is somewhat sharp, but it sure isn’t smooth.

 

[one2mny]

Shave #5

Soap: TOBS Sandlewood
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Astra SP (4)
Brush: Omega 10777 Boar
Post: Fine Bay Rum

A glorious 3 pass shave with zero irritation, weepers, or any sign of a low quality shave.

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #10
1/12/23

PreWar Tech
Dorco Stainless ST301
Rudy Vey 28mm Shavemac D01 3 band
MdC Fougere
Hyaluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball

The Dorco blade provided a satisfactory shave. I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #11
1/13/23


PreWar Tech
Treet Dura Sharp carbon steel
Zenith boar
MdC Fougere
Hyaluronic Acid
Lucky Old Man

Average blade, not too sharp & not too smooth!

 

[one2mny]

Shave #6

Soap: Czech & Speake- Oxford & Cambridge
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Astra SP (5)
Brush: Omega 10777 Boar
Post: Fine Latigo

I usually toss Astra’s at 4 shaves , but this one has shown no major signs of dullness. Think I’ll roll with it and see how long it will comfortably last.

 

[Alohawyatt]

Shave 9
January 14, 2023
Gillette travel Tech.

No surprise here. Handle is to short. Head shaves good.

 

[dmshaver]

Shave #12
1/14/23

PreWar Tech
SuperMax Diamond Edge Super Platinum
SOC Mistura
Ethos Lavender
Hyaluronic Acid
Lucky Old Man

Average blade, I didn’t especially enjoy it.