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Maca Root & Aloe
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Nivea balm
What Shavette / Barber Razor Did You Use Today?
- Thread starter Goblin
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Loaded a Schick in the SR for the comparison after several shaves with the Kai. I stand by what I said before: Kai is sharper, Schick is smoother, but the difference in sharpness is more than I initially thought. They are both good. And that's the comparison done - time to use some different razors!
Razor= Weck Sextoblade
Blade= Kismet #10
Brush= Yaqi synthetic
Soap= Sterling Iced Pineapple
Aftershave= Sterling Iced Pineapple
Tonight's shave was 3 passes no touch ups drama free.
Blade= Kismet #10
Brush= Yaqi synthetic
Soap= Sterling Iced Pineapple
Aftershave= Sterling Iced Pineapple
Tonight's shave was 3 passes no touch ups drama free.
Growth: 2 day beard
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Brush: Semogue 1470
Lather: Soap of the South 'Aqua Spa' (NOS)
Load/Lather Bowl: Old Spice Mug
Razor: Kai Kasho Woody
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild (D5.5)
Post: Stirling witch hazel, PAA Mysterium Serum
I am continuing to try out different blades with the Kai Kasho Woody just to get an idea of what the blades are like with this razor. With the Kai Captain Titan Mild I think I should have used three passes on the neck instead of two as there was more stubble left than I would like. The Kai Captain Titan Mild is not as sharp as the Kai Captain Titan ProTouch MG which from my observations appears to be a Kai Captain Blade with a guard applied. To be fair, I have used a different soap or cream each time so I know that affects my results as well. Only two nicks today and no razor burn. That is a good sign since this is the first unguarded blade I have tried with this razor. This blade does work with this razor which is a good thing since I received a pack of those blades (and a nice leather case) with the razor. For my last two shaves, I have tried shaving with the holder as flat as possible to my face to see how the bump works.
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Brush: Semogue 1470
Lather: Soap of the South 'Aqua Spa' (NOS)
Load/Lather Bowl: Old Spice Mug
Razor: Kai Kasho Woody
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild (D5.5)
Post: Stirling witch hazel, PAA Mysterium Serum
I am continuing to try out different blades with the Kai Kasho Woody just to get an idea of what the blades are like with this razor. With the Kai Captain Titan Mild I think I should have used three passes on the neck instead of two as there was more stubble left than I would like. The Kai Captain Titan Mild is not as sharp as the Kai Captain Titan ProTouch MG which from my observations appears to be a Kai Captain Blade with a guard applied. To be fair, I have used a different soap or cream each time so I know that affects my results as well. Only two nicks today and no razor burn. That is a good sign since this is the first unguarded blade I have tried with this razor. This blade does work with this razor which is a good thing since I received a pack of those blades (and a nice leather case) with the razor. For my last two shaves, I have tried shaving with the holder as flat as possible to my face to see how the bump works.
Tuesday 8/6 Shave - Austere August Day 6
A nice shave today.
Blade is still good. It was Technique that led to inefficiency.
It was a Smooth & Comfortable shave.
Razor: Yinhing AC Kamisori (aka "The Steak Knife")
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (12X)
Lather: ARKO Shave Stick
Brush: Omega 10049 Red Handle Boar
Post Shave: Alcolado Glacial Splash
Post Shave: Pinaud Classic Vanilla Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
A nice shave today.
Blade is still good. It was Technique that led to inefficiency.
It was a Smooth & Comfortable shave.
Razor: Yinhing AC Kamisori (aka "The Steak Knife")
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (12X)
Lather: ARKO Shave Stick
Brush: Omega 10049 Red Handle Boar
Post Shave: Alcolado Glacial Splash
Post Shave: Pinaud Classic Vanilla Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
Wednesday 8/7 Shave - Austere August Day 7
A very nice shave today. ATG was Better. I'm learning.
Blade is still good.
It was a Smooth & Comfortable shave.
Razor: Yinhing AC Kamisori (aka "The Steak Knife")
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (13X)
Lather: ARKO Shave Stick
Brush: Omega 10049 Red Handle Boar
Post Shave: Alcolado Glacial Splash
Post Shave: Pinaud Classic Vanilla Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
A very nice shave today. ATG was Better. I'm learning.
Blade is still good.
It was a Smooth & Comfortable shave.
Razor: Yinhing AC Kamisori (aka "The Steak Knife")
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (13X)
Lather: ARKO Shave Stick
Brush: Omega 10049 Red Handle Boar
Post Shave: Alcolado Glacial Splash
Post Shave: Pinaud Classic Vanilla Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
Gytche
Cloud (5)
Maca Root & Aloe
synthetic brush
Floid
Nivea
Cloud (5)
Maca Root & Aloe
synthetic brush
Floid
Nivea
Razor=Weck Sextoblade
Blade= Kismet #11
Brush= Yaqi 2 band badger (bulb)
Soap= Sterling Mountain Man
Aftershave= Good Fellas Smile Orange Empire
Very much enjoyed tonight's shave.
3 passes no touch ups DFS+. I had a couple of micro wheepers I'm not sure if it was me or the blade, I'll give the blade another shave before I dump it and see how it goes.
Blade= Kismet #11
Brush= Yaqi 2 band badger (bulb)
Soap= Sterling Mountain Man
Aftershave= Good Fellas Smile Orange Empire
Very much enjoyed tonight's shave.
3 passes no touch ups DFS+. I had a couple of micro wheepers I'm not sure if it was me or the blade, I'll give the blade another shave before I dump it and see how it goes.
First time out with the Vanta RA111.
Used a GSB blade. VDH luxury soap and a SOC Cherry Wood boar. A couple flea bites and a little patch of whiskers left on my old man turkey neck but i miss a bit with a safety razor sometimes. I'm pleased with the outcome. I used about the same angle I did when using my Gem Jr. Some witch hazel and Clubman to finish up.
Used a GSB blade. VDH luxury soap and a SOC Cherry Wood boar. A couple flea bites and a little patch of whiskers left on my old man turkey neck but i miss a bit with a safety razor sometimes. I'm pleased with the outcome. I used about the same angle I did when using my Gem Jr. Some witch hazel and Clubman to finish up.
Feather SR
ProGuard
Proraso Blue
Simpson Commodore
AV Ice Blue
Incredible shave, DFS+
It's really no contest vs DE: shavette FTW.
ProGuard
Proraso Blue
Simpson Commodore
AV Ice Blue
Incredible shave, DFS+
It's really no contest vs DE: shavette FTW.
Growth: 2 day beard
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm SHD 2-Band Badger bulb knot with Maggard Razors sky blue 25mm handle
Lather: Sudsy Soapery Unscented Tallow Shaving Soap
Load/Lather Bowl: HC&C shave bowl (straight walled)
Razor: Kai Kasho Woody
Blade: Feather Pro (D5)
Post: Stirling witch hazel, PAA Mysterium Serum
Feather Pro blades generally do not work for me, but this was a decent shave.
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm SHD 2-Band Badger bulb knot with Maggard Razors sky blue 25mm handle
Lather: Sudsy Soapery Unscented Tallow Shaving Soap
Load/Lather Bowl: HC&C shave bowl (straight walled)
Razor: Kai Kasho Woody
Blade: Feather Pro (D5)
Post: Stirling witch hazel, PAA Mysterium Serum
Feather Pro blades generally do not work for me, but this was a decent shave.
Pre ...... Soap & Water (CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar)
Brush .... Brad Sears Arley (28mm)
Soap ..... Haslinger Sheeps Milk
Razor .... Tedalus Essence
Blade .... Kai Titan Mild ProTouch MG
Post ..... W/C Water Rinse
Post ..... Humphrey's Witch Hazel Astringent (w/alcohol)
Post ..... Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber AS
Finish ... CF Gentlemen's Cologne EDP
Thursday 8/8 Shave - Austere August Day 8
A very nice shave today. ATG was Better.
Blade is hanging on.
It was a Smooth & Comfortable shave.
Razor: Yinhing AC Kamisori (aka "The Steak Knife")
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (14X)
Lather: ARKO Shave Stick
Brush: Omega 10049 Red Handle Boar
Post Shave: Alcolado Glacial Splash
Post Shave: Pinaud Classic Vanilla Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
A very nice shave today. ATG was Better.
Blade is hanging on.
It was a Smooth & Comfortable shave.
Razor: Yinhing AC Kamisori (aka "The Steak Knife")
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (14X)
Lather: ARKO Shave Stick
Brush: Omega 10049 Red Handle Boar
Post Shave: Alcolado Glacial Splash
Post Shave: Pinaud Classic Vanilla Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
Friday 8/9 Shave - Austere August Day 9
My Technique is definitely getting better.
Blade is still hanging on.
Grated some ARKO into my bowl to change things up a bit.
It was a Smooth & Comfortable shave.
Razor: Yinhing AC Kamisori (aka "The Steak Knife")
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (15X)
Lather: ARKO Shave Stick
Brush: Omega 10049 Red Handle Boar
Post Shave: Alcolado Glacial Splash
Post Shave: Pinaud Classic Vanilla Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
My Technique is definitely getting better.
Blade is still hanging on.
Grated some ARKO into my bowl to change things up a bit.
It was a Smooth & Comfortable shave.
Razor: Yinhing AC Kamisori (aka "The Steak Knife")
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (15X)
Lather: ARKO Shave Stick
Brush: Omega 10049 Red Handle Boar
Post Shave: Alcolado Glacial Splash
Post Shave: Pinaud Classic Vanilla Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
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My routine has been a bit off the past few days so I had more growth than usual. It was a pleasure to mow it down with the Weck. It's just so effortless. No blood. No Drama. Very nearly BBS.
Using the Weck after a couple of weeks of AC blade comparisons really does highlight again how well these Kismet blades seem to work for my particular skin / hair. Sharp and smooth. No trade-offs, as I found when comparing the AC blades.
To be clear, I do still enjoy my AC razors and obviously blade preferences can be subjective, but there's no denying that the Weck / Kismet combo really is an absolutely top tier shave experience for me! Thanks are due again to @Dave himself for his generosity.
Using the Weck after a couple of weeks of AC blade comparisons really does highlight again how well these Kismet blades seem to work for my particular skin / hair. Sharp and smooth. No trade-offs, as I found when comparing the AC blades.
To be clear, I do still enjoy my AC razors and obviously blade preferences can be subjective, but there's no denying that the Weck / Kismet combo really is an absolutely top tier shave experience for me! Thanks are due again to @Dave himself for his generosity.
Any time mate
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Razor= Weck Med Prep
Blade= Kismet #12
Brush= Yaqi synthetic
Soap= Speick shave stick
Aftershave= Speick
3 pass shave plus a few touch ups almost BBS.
This Kismet blade is still going sharp and smooth. Looks like there's another few shaves in it yet.
Blade= Kismet #12
Brush= Yaqi synthetic
Soap= Speick shave stick
Aftershave= Speick
3 pass shave plus a few touch ups almost BBS.
This Kismet blade is still going sharp and smooth. Looks like there's another few shaves in it yet.
Vanta RA111 GSB blade.
VDH soap/Semogue brush/Thayers Rose Petal Toner followed with Old Spice.
Second shave better outcome with 3 or 4 weepers. More nicks better shave. Next time will be better. My oldman neck is a problem area. I lathered and shaved my neck first so my cheeks weren't slick and I could stretch my face better.
VDH soap/Semogue brush/Thayers Rose Petal Toner followed with Old Spice.
Second shave better outcome with 3 or 4 weepers. More nicks better shave. Next time will be better. My oldman neck is a problem area. I lathered and shaved my neck first so my cheeks weren't slick and I could stretch my face better.
Growth: 2.5 day beard
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm SHD 2-Band Badger bulb knot with Maggard Razors sky blue 25mm handle
Lather: Sudsy Soapery Unscented Tallow Shaving Soap
Load/Lather Bowl: HC&C shave bowl (straight walled)
Razor: Kai Kasho Woody
Blade: Schick P-30 (D2)
Touch ups:
Razor: Schick 500 Injector Razor
Blade: Chinese Schick
Post: Stirling witch hazel, PAA Mysterium Serum
This was my fifth shave with the Kai Kasho Woody but first time using the P-30 blade with it. I had one insertion weeper. I had a hard time cleaning up the chin area. I did multiple touch up passes with the Kai and eventually pulled out the Schick to take care of business. I am not sure if the fact that this was only the second shave on the P-30 blade played into issues or not. I think the P-30 could work well with this razor but it is definitely a step up in sharpness from the Feather Pro and Kai Captain Titan Mild. I will be curious to see how the Kai Captain Blade will do in this razor.
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm SHD 2-Band Badger bulb knot with Maggard Razors sky blue 25mm handle
Lather: Sudsy Soapery Unscented Tallow Shaving Soap
Load/Lather Bowl: HC&C shave bowl (straight walled)
Razor: Kai Kasho Woody
Blade: Schick P-30 (D2)
Touch ups:
Razor: Schick 500 Injector Razor
Blade: Chinese Schick
Post: Stirling witch hazel, PAA Mysterium Serum
This was my fifth shave with the Kai Kasho Woody but first time using the P-30 blade with it. I had one insertion weeper. I had a hard time cleaning up the chin area. I did multiple touch up passes with the Kai and eventually pulled out the Schick to take care of business. I am not sure if the fact that this was only the second shave on the P-30 blade played into issues or not. I think the P-30 could work well with this razor but it is definitely a step up in sharpness from the Feather Pro and Kai Captain Titan Mild. I will be curious to see how the Kai Captain Blade will do in this razor.
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