Another Shaving Journal

[GearNoir]

The new razor is in transit.

 

[Graybeard57]

• LNHC Gentleman's Lavender
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Schick G5 SE/Barber (Personna) blade (#4)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

Is this my penultimate shave with the Schick for awhile? New razor's supposed to be here tomorrow. We shall see. Enjoy the day, Cadre!

 

[Dave in KY]

Yay for a Monday mail call !!

 

[Smattayu]

Gotta love an incoming Mail Call. The Vector has been getting a ton of love. I’m looking forward to your thoughts on it.

 

[GearNoir]

Excited for ya Bruce!

 

[Graybeard57]

Yay for a Monday mail call !!

Excited for ya Bruce!

Gotta love an incoming Mail Call. The Vector has been getting a ton of love. I’m looking forward to your thoughts on it.

Thank you, gentlemen. It'll be the first razor change since last February. Was trying for a year, but Vector-envy got the better of me.

 

[Smattayu]

Thank you, gentlemen. It'll be the first razor change since last February. Was trying for a year, but Vector-envy got the better of me.

Will you be ok with that big of a change? If it causes problems I'll be happy to take the Vector off your hands. I'm altruistic that way.

 

[Graybeard57]

Will you be ok with that big of a change? If it causes problems I'll be happy to take the Vector off your hands. I'm altruistic that way.

Eric, you are so very thoughtful! If I have problems adjusting to the momentous change, I'll contact you. Read the three words this morning I've been longing to see: "Out for delivery".

 

[NurseDave]

Oh man! Tomorrow will be a whole new world!

 

[GearNoir]

 

[Smattayu]

 

[Graybeard57]

Yes, it has arrived and is gorgeous. Pictures to follow...

 

[Graybeard57]

• LNHC Gentleman's Lavender
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector/Schick Proline (#1)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

First shave with the Vector or any Artist Club razor. Was a little nervous, not knowing what to expect. A couple of strokes in I realized it was just a razor, though wider than usual. Found the angle quickly enough and had myself a BBS with minor irritation in one corner of my mouth. All in all, a successful first outing. This razor is nicely balanced, easily gripped, and a perfect length for my hand. I think I'm going to like it.

 

[Dave in KY]

Nice addition to your razors for sure Bruce !! Congrats !!!

 

[NurseDave]

All in all, a successful first outing.

That’s....adequate. I was hoping for more of the clouds parting, angels singing, shaving nirvana type of thing.

 

[Graybeard57]

That’s....adequate. I was hoping for more of the clouds parting, angels singing, shaving nirvana type of thing.

Perhaps after I have it dialed in. I found it incredibly easy to use - it fits nicely in my hand, and it has a nice heft and is well balanced. I like the way it shaves my neck in far fewer strokes than other razors. The size of the head is great for close work around my nose. Very well designed and engineered.

 

[Smattayu]

You guys are killin me with this Vector love lol. The only AC razor I own is my Feather SS, though I might just pull the trigger on another...eventually.

 

[NurseDave]

You guys are killin me with this Vector love lol. The only AC razor I own is my Feather SS, though I might just pull the trigger on another...eventually.

Sure take your time. Think about for a few more days before you order one.

 

[GearNoir]

Good maiden voyage with the Vector! She’s a beaut!

 

[Graybeard57]

• LNHC Gentleman's Lavender
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector/Schick Proline (#2)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

Second Vector shave this morning was as pleasurable as the first. Super close shave, minimal sting from the AS, and I'm good to go. I am fast becoming a Vector fan. I originally thought the wider head would be problematic, but it hasn't been yet. The head is quite nimble around curves and creases, owing to its overall small design. It reminds me of the old Sensor cart in the respect, which was a nifty little razor.