Another Shaving Journal

[dangerousdon]

That was quick on the LNHC Gentleman's Lavender. Have you tried other blades with the Vector? I know the consensus choice is the Schick Proline, but they are not easy to get sometimes and not the cheapest either.

 

[Graybeard57]

Have you tried other blades with the Vector?

Not yet, but I will. I bought an AC sampler from TryABlade. It's got a couple Kai blades, Feather, and a couple of others. I think there are 10 different blades in all. Of course I will use them one at a time.

 

[Dave in KY]

Good stuff Bruce. Look forward to your Tonsorial selection for next batter to the plate.

 

[GearNoir]

I'm leaning to a CBL Tonsorial, to see how long it will last.

Do eeeeeet!

 

[Graybeard57]

• LNHC Gentleman's Lavender
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector/Schick Proline (#7)
• Myrsol Lemon

 

[Graybeard57]

• LNHC Gentleman's Lavender
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector/Schick Proline (#7)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

 

[Graybeard57]

• LNHC Gentleman's Lavender
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector/Kai Captain Titan mild (#1)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

First shave with a new blade. Too soon to accurately compare it to the Schick Proline. BBS from a comfortable shave.

 

[Dave in KY]

Looking forward to your thoughts on the Kai blades

 

[GearNoir]

I have some blades from the pass-box...are Kais the ones individually wrapped?

 

[Graybeard57]

I have some blades from the pass-box...are Kais the ones individually wrapped?

Don't know. Mine was in a TryaBlade's sampler.

• LNHC Gentleman's Lavender
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector/Kai Captain Titan mild (#2)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

I've switched to shaving the evening before work. Gives me more time in the morning to enjoy breakfast.

 

[MaineYooper]

more time for breakfast would be a good thing, me thinks. So I will have to give some thought to shaving before bed. My day is long at work, and having to wear a tie means my neck can get irritated at times if the collar catches on stubble too much. At least that is what I remember from cartridge shaves that were never as close as DE. Anyhow, good breakfast to you!!

 

[GearNoir]

And what breakfast didst thou enjoyest this morn?

 

[Graybeard57]

And what breakfast didst thou enjoyest this morn?

Toasted whole grain bread with butter, black coffee.

 

[Graybeard57]

• LNHC Gentleman's Lavender
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector/Kai Captain Titan mild (#3)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

Night shaving now. This is the final shave for the soap. Who knows what tomorrow may bring?

 

[GearNoir]

Staying tuned for the exciting reveal! Same Bruce-time, same Bruce-channel!

 

[Smattayu]

Woo, something new?!?

 

[Graybeard57]

• CBL-T Sir Fougere
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector/Kai Captain Titan mild (#4)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

A nice shave with a little irritation from buffing a couple of stubborn areas. What can I say about the soap? Easy to bring up a rich, dense lather, cushion and glide were there, and post shave feel is excellent. The scent reminds me of what a shaving soap is supposed to smell like. I was buffing because this blade isn't as sharp as the Schick Proline. I got BBS, but it took work and left its mark.

 

[Dave in KY]

Roger that Bruce, Stick with my Proline for now

 

[dangerousdon]

Sounds like the Proline is the winner so far.!

 

[Graybeard57]

• CBL-T Sir Fougere (2)
• Maggard 24mm tuxedo synthetic
• Blackland Vector / Kai Captain Titan mild (#5)
• Fine Fresh Vetiver

Final shave on this blade. Definitely not a keeper for me. I'll try another Kai tomorrow.