OCtober #25
Tabactoboar #24
Omega 11137 boar
Tabac puck
Gillette New SC
Personna Red (1)
Avon Wild Country
9.0/10
Tabactoboar #24
Omega 11137 boar
Tabac puck
Gillette New SC
Personna Red (1)
Avon Wild Country
9.0/10
Prep: | Dial Liquid Soap face wash |
Razor: | WCS 84S |
Soap: | Viking ‘uber’ lather using rain water |
Brush: | Omega 11126 |
Blade: | Gillette Nacet / Blade #4 / Shave #4 and out |
Passes: | 2 (WTG & ATG) |
Post: | Witch Hazel wipe down / Pinaud Clubman A/S / Viking Shave balm |
Rating: | 8.5 CCS An acceptable shave with a dulling blade that tugged a lot during the 2 passes. Lots of stubble, one nick, but no weepers. On to blade #5 tomorrow. |
Soap | AoS Sandalwood, Tallow Formula |
Brush | Frank Shaving Syn. |
Razor | Wolfman WR2 SB 1.05 |
Blade | Personna Medical Prep Blade |
Aftershave | Thayers Rose Petal WH & Neutrogena Triple Protect |
Fragrance | Versace The Dreamer |
Rating | A fresh new blade in the razor. A classic, great soap that is no longer sold. The result: a perfect 10 shave. |
If you want a little more blade feel try a KAI SS because they are wider than a standard blade, .009" wider, sharp & smooth also.
After some time thinking about it, I decided to make the expensive decision to purchase the Feather ASD2. Since starting my DE experience, I've felt that this was the ultimate SS razor to try, and that it fell in with the kind of razors I have found enjoyable to use, namely those that are milder, with not much blade feel but efficient. I do however like the occasional foray into R41 territory.
My first impression of the ASD2 was that this is the best fit and finish I've encountered on a DE razor. It's better than the Rockwells 6S and Model T, and clearly superior to the Merkurs, Muhles and Gillettes I own. They of course cost a great deal less and are still great razors.
Saving a review for later, I found my first shave to be very good.
I made a deliberate attempt to use the recommended steeper shave angle where possible and was able to achieve a BBS - shave after three passes, with some neck touch ups. It was not quite as mild as I was expecting, with a used Feather blade. It was naturally very comfortable, especially on the neck and all around my mouth and top lip.
I never once felt that I'd cut myself or over-shave with it. Yet I was on occasions still aware that there was a Feather blade in there. I also noticed how well it could be cleaned out after several strokes.
Overall, I very much enjoyed using it and will continue to enjoy trying it, next time with a brand new Feather.
I bought the EJ 3one6 am getting great shaves using a Polsilver , once I am really confident in my shaving technique I am planning on trying my Feather & Kia blades.
After some time thinking about it, I decided to make the expensive decision to purchase the Feather ASD2. Since starting my DE experience, I've felt that this was the ultimate SS razor to try, and that it fell in with the kind of razors I have found enjoyable to use, namely those that are milder, with not much blade feel but efficient. I do however like the occasional foray into R41 territory.
My first impression of the ASD2 was that this is the best fit and finish I've encountered on a DE razor. It's better than the Rockwells 6S and Model T, and clearly superior to the Merkurs, Muhles and Gillettes I own. They of course cost a great deal less and are still great razors.
Saving a review for later, I found my first shave to be very good.
I made a deliberate attempt to use the recommended steeper shave angle where possible and was able to achieve a BBS - shave after three passes, with some neck touch ups. It was not quite as mild as I was expecting, with a used Feather blade. It was naturally very comfortable, especially on the neck and all around my mouth and top lip.
I never once felt that I'd cut myself or over-shave with it. Yet I was on occasions still aware that there was a Feather blade in there. I also noticed how well it could be cleaned out after several strokes.
Overall, I very much enjoyed using it and will continue to enjoy trying it, next time with a brand new Feather.