Blackland Ti Blackbird / Astra SS (1)
What razor/blade did you use today
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OBIF'23 Astra SP (3/28)
Cream: Cremo original
Razor/Blade:
Head/Neck - High Proof w/ Astra SP
Face/Neck - Charcoal Goods Cu gen 2 Level 2 w/ Astra SP (3/28)
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - Speick
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
8/10
As good a shave as I could expect. My neck is still irritated from yesterday's lion attack.
I picked up a new Charcoal Goods razor for the level 2 base plate. The looks are great but the handling wasn't as comfortable as the gen 3 everyday I previously purchased.
I don't like handle heavy razors and this gen 2 solid handle is very solid. With the PAA Ascension the handle felt heavy just holding it but while shaving I didn't notice the weight much at all. With the solid hammered handle I felt it the entire time I used it. It does look great. I think I will try this level 2 head with the gen 3 hollowed handle tomorrow. I'm assuming they will thread together. Some people that like heavy handles vs head will like the gen 2 solid handle setup.
The level 2 head of course was more aggressive. I could feel the blade vs the neutral exposure of the everyday. This is by design and expected. But the head design on the gen 3 baseplate to have the ends indented I think was a nice improvement. Easier to hold, twist on the handle and separate the top and bottom plates. Also seems like the lather slots are more effective on the gen3.
Overall first impressions of gen 2 vs gen 3 is I like the gen 3 better. I know people scoff at the hollow handle as an inferior thing but for me it balances the razor out better and feels great while shaving. I also like the gen 3 head design better as well. Looks and function wise.
Cream: Cremo original
Razor/Blade:
Head/Neck - High Proof w/ Astra SP
Face/Neck - Charcoal Goods Cu gen 2 Level 2 w/ Astra SP (3/28)
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - Speick
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
8/10
As good a shave as I could expect. My neck is still irritated from yesterday's lion attack.
I picked up a new Charcoal Goods razor for the level 2 base plate. The looks are great but the handling wasn't as comfortable as the gen 3 everyday I previously purchased.
I don't like handle heavy razors and this gen 2 solid handle is very solid. With the PAA Ascension the handle felt heavy just holding it but while shaving I didn't notice the weight much at all. With the solid hammered handle I felt it the entire time I used it. It does look great. I think I will try this level 2 head with the gen 3 hollowed handle tomorrow. I'm assuming they will thread together. Some people that like heavy handles vs head will like the gen 2 solid handle setup.
The level 2 head of course was more aggressive. I could feel the blade vs the neutral exposure of the everyday. This is by design and expected. But the head design on the gen 3 baseplate to have the ends indented I think was a nice improvement. Easier to hold, twist on the handle and separate the top and bottom plates. Also seems like the lather slots are more effective on the gen3.
Overall first impressions of gen 2 vs gen 3 is I like the gen 3 better. I know people scoff at the hollow handle as an inferior thing but for me it balances the razor out better and feels great while shaving. I also like the gen 3 head design better as well. Looks and function wise.
2/3: Fatip Piccolo OC, Asco Red, Irish Spring, VDH boar, Hemlock. Nice shave. Probably could have skipped it after yesterday’s outstanding Yuma shave. BBS. Next shave: Gillette Old Type.
Lambda Athena // Polsilver SS (3)
Razor: Merkur 37C Slant
Blade: Dorco ST300 (3)
Shaving Cream: Barbasol Aloe
Aftershave: Cremo
Passes: 2
Results: No irritation/nicks, smooth (maybe not BBS but darn close)
Blade: Dorco ST300 (3)
Shaving Cream: Barbasol Aloe
Aftershave: Cremo
Passes: 2
Results: No irritation/nicks, smooth (maybe not BBS but darn close)
ASD2/Astra SP(2)
Feb 3rd:
Muhle R41/Pol-Silver SI (4th)
Tabac Original/30mm Tuxedo
Tabac Original Splash
Tabac Original Balm
On a roll, 3 great shaves from R41, without out much as a weeper.
Muhle R41/Pol-Silver SI (4th)
Tabac Original/30mm Tuxedo
Tabac Original Splash
Tabac Original Balm
On a roll, 3 great shaves from R41, without out much as a weeper.
Preshave: Hot shower
Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
Brush: Ever-Ready rebuild (synthetic)
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89
Blade: Astra SP
Postshave: Gillette Gel
This was a 10/10. I haven't found too many combinations better than this one. I'm an unabashed Astra SP fan and love the EJ razor; so well-balanced, not too aggressive, just right. The Stirling Soap Co. Bay Rum soap is terrific too. So no complaints whatsoever. Just a terrific shave.
Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
Brush: Ever-Ready rebuild (synthetic)
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89
Blade: Astra SP
Postshave: Gillette Gel
This was a 10/10. I haven't found too many combinations better than this one. I'm an unabashed Astra SP fan and love the EJ razor; so well-balanced, not too aggressive, just right. The Stirling Soap Co. Bay Rum soap is terrific too. So no complaints whatsoever. Just a terrific shave.
Gillette Fatboy / Nacet blade
Muhle R41
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow (1)
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow (1)
Razorock SLOC - Gillette Nacet (2)
Razor: PAA Ascension Select DOC
Blade: Astra (2)
Soap: Ariana and Evans Asian Pear
Brush: Simpsons Wee Scot
Blade: Astra (2)
Soap: Ariana and Evans Asian Pear
Brush: Simpsons Wee Scot
Wolfman WR2 1.55 and a Gillette Platinum
Wolfman WR1/GSB (10)
PreWar Tech
Lamix Pro 5 Platinum
Lamix Pro 5 Platinum
FaTip Grande
Personna Red (3)
Personna Red (3)
20230203
Razor: Joris Classic - Thujawood and Palladium
Blade: German Bolzano (2)
Excellent razor!
The link below takes you to my journal, which has full notes for this shave and more: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-12115476
Razor: Joris Classic - Thujawood and Palladium
Blade: German Bolzano (2)
Excellent razor!
The link below takes you to my journal, which has full notes for this shave and more: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-12115476
Blackland Era SB2 razor/Iridium Super blades/Pacific Caffeinated cream/Edwin Jagger 25mm SilverFibre brush.
Eric
Eric
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