You know, I was thinking about this question for a bit and you're right. The SCS was probably the best razor I got this year. A Rockwell 6c that I got from @SwamperWI is pretty darn close, though. Hard for me to decide. They're both great razors.
What was your ONE purchase in 2022 that impressed you most and why?
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Sad to say this really became even more of a special purchase as it was announced today Brian of Charcoal Goods is liquidating the rest of his stock and no longer making razors.
I wish him the best and hope all is well.
Wonderful! I was hoping it actually made a difference. I like that it would maker it more efficient. Very clever. I can see how it wouldn't be good for shaping. Thanks for the info!
That really sucks. Brian seems like a good dude. I wish him well.Sad to say this really became even more of a special purchase as it was announced today Brian of Charcoal Goods is liquidating the rest of his stock and no longer making razors.
I had several purchases in 2022, but my best purchase by far was the Blackbird Ti. A superb shaver! Incredibly smooth & efficient with very little blade feel. It has earned the #1 spot in my den for modern razors.
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Tried looking for his instagram to read the announcement
but the page/account has been removed. Nothing there.
The Yaqi Timperwolf Rocks 28mm knot..
The best splay i had so far from a brush.
The best splay i had so far from a brush.
+1 for the .84-P from me. Great balance of efficiency and smoothness, hard not to use it for every shave. Before purchasing I was concerned it would be too aggressive, but for me it’s right on the money. I haven’t tried the .68 but I have plenty of other mild razors in the stable.
Tatara Muramasa for sure, didn't buy it myself, got it for my birthday present. I always wanted it but couldn't justify buying, since I have the Masamune with all four plates. Very impressed by this one.
Budget items from Daiso, a Japanese dollar store with far better things than you’ll find anywhere for $1 each. An organization/storage container and soup/shave bowl. I know the title said one, but for $2, I chose two.
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My Suehiro Gokumyo 20k whetstone. I had no idea that synthetic finishers could be this good. It exceeded my expectations and has become the new standard to which I compare all other stones.
Looks like I need to get one now too lolTechnically, there were several shaving items that impressed me in 2022. Having said that however, the one shaving item that impressed me the most?
PAA Ice Menthol Pre-Shave Cube 2.0!
Why?
I tried Proraso's Pre-Shave cream, its performance was just OK.
I tried Stirling's Executive Man Pre-Shave Oil, I don't like the oils, they are messy, and didn't do the job to my satisfaction. Worse then Proraso's cream.
Once I tried PAA's Pre-Shave cube block, I instantly fell in love. This is because the performance is the best out of everything I have tried. The slickness performance of the Pre-Shave cube block is so good, that I could literally shave with the Pre-Shave alone!
Combine the slickness performance, with the delicious menthol, and I have sweet sweet perfection baby woohoo!
Well, since some of us are going for seconds, I have two double open comb razors, a Yaqi Mellon Head, and a PAA Copper Ascension Twist Adjustable.
Out of those two, the PAA Copper Ascension Twist Adjustable is my favorite.
This is because I feel, IMO, that its far more robust, and uses higher quality materials. The one I have is CNC'd out of tellurium copper with a Rose Gold electroplating applied. Its also got a solid heft to it, around 4 ounces, and I do appreciate a solid hefty razor. Its got a super grip handle, where having soapy fingers is not an issue, it won't ever give you the slip, with quality good grip.
The razor uses a very arched double open comb head, this applies force on the blade to act as a spring tension force. This is what really allows you to adjust it, as a simple 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 turn, allows me to make the razor more aggressive, while still keeping proper force on the blade. So I too can confirm, the adjustment does indeed work on this razor.
The double open comb design keeps more lather on my face per pass. This design also allows this razor to be incredibly smooth, for its my smoothest shaving razor that I own. It literally became my best razor, and received top marks from me in my review. PAA has a few other versions of this razor too, they have a stainless steel one, an aluminum one, and a nickel coated zamack one.
Yes, indeed you do, I can 100% guarantee it.
Out of those two, the PAA Copper Ascension Twist Adjustable is my favorite.
This is because I feel, IMO, that its far more robust, and uses higher quality materials. The one I have is CNC'd out of tellurium copper with a Rose Gold electroplating applied. Its also got a solid heft to it, around 4 ounces, and I do appreciate a solid hefty razor. Its got a super grip handle, where having soapy fingers is not an issue, it won't ever give you the slip, with quality good grip.
The razor uses a very arched double open comb head, this applies force on the blade to act as a spring tension force. This is what really allows you to adjust it, as a simple 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 turn, allows me to make the razor more aggressive, while still keeping proper force on the blade. So I too can confirm, the adjustment does indeed work on this razor.
The double open comb design keeps more lather on my face per pass. This design also allows this razor to be incredibly smooth, for its my smoothest shaving razor that I own. It literally became my best razor, and received top marks from me in my review. PAA has a few other versions of this razor too, they have a stainless steel one, an aluminum one, and a nickel coated zamack one.
Yes, indeed you do, I can 100% guarantee it.
Georgetown Pottery scuttle for sure. Warmly abundant and perfect lather from start to finish, I just love it. It rekindled my love for boar brushes. I stopped using my favorite boar (Semogue 1800) because it never held enough lather when face-lathering with a puck load or shave stick film applied to the face. Now it doesn’t matter, I have more than enough lather using less product too. How can you beat that?
I never do well on these threads. Reducing a group of thing down to one.... It isn't easy for me.
When it comes to wet shaving. I didn't start until Feb. 15th of last year, so everything... all of it... is new.
There is, however, or has been, one consistent product. Though I have and use other soaps, croaps and creams, I've used Canada Shaving Soap for hmmmmm I'm guessing here.... probably 80% of my shaves since I got my first tub. It could be even higher. I don't want to exaggerate. When it shows up on Amazon, I have even bought extras to save on the shipping costs and because it comes and goes... in stock.... 5 left.... out of stock for a few months in a row.
When it comes to wet shaving. I didn't start until Feb. 15th of last year, so everything... all of it... is new.
There is, however, or has been, one consistent product. Though I have and use other soaps, croaps and creams, I've used Canada Shaving Soap for hmmmmm I'm guessing here.... probably 80% of my shaves since I got my first tub. It could be even higher. I don't want to exaggerate. When it shows up on Amazon, I have even bought extras to save on the shipping costs and because it comes and goes... in stock.... 5 left.... out of stock for a few months in a row.
My 1960 Gillette Fatboy. It's just so versatile. I can even get a BBS on my jaw and neck, which I couldn't quite manage with my Slim razors. It only cost £50 in the original case and has just one tiny spot of plating loss on the handle. When I want an easy fuss-free shave I usually reach for the Fatboy.
Mine was the brass Overlander, purchased just over a year ago now. No other DEs are of interest to me now! I loved the shaves so much that I had it plated in nickel by Back Roads Gold less than three months later.
For me, the Asylum Injector Razor.
For me it was some Ogallala shave soap and aftershave (bay rum lime and peppercorn) I decided to try on a whim. Unexpectedly awesome product. A close second would have to be the stainless Vector I picked up during the Black Friday sale. Wonderful razor.
Gotta be the Timeless titanium Crown matte handle. This fine cut handle (NOT KNURLED according to Timeless) has a great grip and feel to it. It's a joy to use, and it's a beautiful piece.
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