I'm having to apply actual pressure to get the razor to cut 24 hours of whisker growth. WTG passes are pointless, the shave is just multiple ATG passes now. With a Gillette Slim set on 9, this really should not be a thing. There's no pulling or tugging or anything like that, and I got my BBS (in fact, my face feels great) but man is it taking a long time to get there. Methinks I'm going to have some unpleasant habits to unlearn when March 1 comes around and I'm applying a new stainless Gem blade to this mug.
Just noticed this thread. I'm not shaving every day but in honor of the concept I will continue using the shark stainless in the gillette slim that I have been using since November until at least the end of Feb. I was considering changing it in the next few days.
Nacet (31) in Rockwell 6S/5 plate, shallow angle, DFS
Dove for Men body stick, slick stuff
Dove after shave balm
Chanel Platinum Egoiste because it is Wednesday and that is SWMBO's favorite
Wilkinson Sword German (18)
Rotbart #15 with Mühle R41 handle
RazoRock lime soap
Ok results, but could be better. This razor is very comparable to Merkur 34c, just a slightly bit milder. Might be the reason I didn't get as good results as yesterday, more stubble left and a bit irritated skin.
I can't say that the blade is dull, but it definitely doesn't cut as a new one.
I didn't read this thread. I have started shaving with an Astra stainless but started on 4th of this month. So it doesn't count,although I want to finish February with this blade. It is so sharp and a bit harsh.
Astra Superior Stainless (18)
British Rocket Flare Tip
TOBS badger brush
Tabac soap, face lathered
Montblanc Legend After Shave Balm
Two days growth. Took a little more work to get a close shave, but attained it. Blade is holding up. Got a tiny nick trying to be fancy (or careless) with my touch up strokes. I may have to move the blade to an adjustable if I want to see it through to the end.
I'm in new territory with 18 shaves on my GSB blade using a Merkur slant razor. This is a learning experience, and as some have said, an opportunity to work on my technique and shaving routine. This is evidence that, if my patience lasts, an old CAN learn new tricks. It just takes a longer time.
Topaz Platinum #21. My favorite type of shave -- fast, easy, close, no weepers or cuts, no irritation. Should get 20 or so more shaves like this from this edge, then decide how long it will last before I change sides.