Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Exactly, only way I can put up with me........
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Bourbon Country Shave Journal - Dave in KY
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You can be that guy for yourself, maybe even comment on the aroma to yourself. 
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
I assume Dave meant "pretty" and not "petty" although the later can be true at times...........
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Thanks Tim !
Bronc Fighter
Jr. Shave Member
Nice looking shave Dave! I've been meaning to try out a vintage Gillette adjustable,I will purchase one, one of these days..
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Slims and Fatboys are great shavers if they are working properly and all aligned and can be found at flea markets etc. Paid $3 for this one and had it serviced by Back Roads Gold. Thanks for the comments
Sure, we'll go with that
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Saturday February 29, 2020
2020 Shave # 63 ( 481 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi SB
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: The Shaving Cadre 1st Anniversary Brush
Soap: Eufros Park Avenue
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
Aftershave 2: Nivea 2 into 1 Aftershave
Fragrance: Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense
1st shave with Euphros soap and Park Avenue is a nice scent I can't describe but liked and was curious about the makers base so pulled a sample from the pass around box. Great soap base and would buy if they have a scent I want in the future as the scent strength was nice and strong. Also 1st shave with the Nodachi SB razor from Tatara. EXTREMELY well engineered and machined razor. Initial thoughts are I like it and will try with my go to blade of a Wizamet. Today was an Astra SP on recommendation that it's a best fit for the razor. Hoping a Wizamet is better for me as the Astra SP just isn't sharp enough for me and never has been. It's an okay blade but not as efficient with my whiskers. Looking forward to more shaves and getting to know this razor. Video uploaded with again just INITIAL thoughts as it was just the 1st shave. Have a great day Everyone !!!!!
2020 Shave # 63 ( 481 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi SB
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: The Shaving Cadre 1st Anniversary Brush
Soap: Eufros Park Avenue
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
Aftershave 2: Nivea 2 into 1 Aftershave
Fragrance: Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense
1st shave with Euphros soap and Park Avenue is a nice scent I can't describe but liked and was curious about the makers base so pulled a sample from the pass around box. Great soap base and would buy if they have a scent I want in the future as the scent strength was nice and strong. Also 1st shave with the Nodachi SB razor from Tatara. EXTREMELY well engineered and machined razor. Initial thoughts are I like it and will try with my go to blade of a Wizamet. Today was an Astra SP on recommendation that it's a best fit for the razor. Hoping a Wizamet is better for me as the Astra SP just isn't sharp enough for me and never has been. It's an okay blade but not as efficient with my whiskers. Looking forward to more shaves and getting to know this razor. Video uploaded with again just INITIAL thoughts as it was just the 1st shave. Have a great day Everyone !!!!!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Sunday March 1, 2020
2020 Shave # 64 ( 482 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi SB
Blade: Wizamet (1)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Maggards Synthetic
Soap: T&S Kyoto
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
Aftershave 2: Aqua Velve
Fragrance: Bvlgari Aqva Amara
2nd shave with the Nodachi razor from Tatara. Chose T&S Kyoto for the soap today and took a bit getting the lather I wanted due to not getting it loaded onto the brush (soft soap pushing around the bowl) and then adding too much water and got a frothy lather that eventually came around closer to what I was looking for. Not a problem with the soap, just need a tub of it but it's no longer available. Anyway on to the razor. Installed a fresh Wizamet blade and got a better shave with it but still dialing in the angle which seems to requires you to lean more to riding the cap than I normally do, but that's where the sweeter spot is for cutting. The longer handle makes this more difficult for me to do so comfortably but we will continue the science experiment tomorrow. After some Maravilla 70 we topped off with Aqua Velva and some Bvlgari Aqva Amara. Video will be in the VLOG member section. Have a great day Cadre !!
2020 Shave # 64 ( 482 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi SB
Blade: Wizamet (1)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Maggards Synthetic
Soap: T&S Kyoto
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
Aftershave 2: Aqua Velve
Fragrance: Bvlgari Aqva Amara
2nd shave with the Nodachi razor from Tatara. Chose T&S Kyoto for the soap today and took a bit getting the lather I wanted due to not getting it loaded onto the brush (soft soap pushing around the bowl) and then adding too much water and got a frothy lather that eventually came around closer to what I was looking for. Not a problem with the soap, just need a tub of it but it's no longer available. Anyway on to the razor. Installed a fresh Wizamet blade and got a better shave with it but still dialing in the angle which seems to requires you to lean more to riding the cap than I normally do, but that's where the sweeter spot is for cutting. The longer handle makes this more difficult for me to do so comfortably but we will continue the science experiment tomorrow. After some Maravilla 70 we topped off with Aqua Velva and some Bvlgari Aqva Amara. Video will be in the VLOG member section. Have a great day Cadre !!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Had the morning free and decided to charge the mower battery and make sure it's ready for the upcoming season. 60's today and sunny but rain the next 3 days. Decided to beat @dangerousdon this year and got the 1st mowing of the yard done to even the weeds up that I call grass.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
@Dave in KY our weeds are growing well also. We have rain the next 3days too.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Quick, mow them down
I've got a foot or so of snow covering the yard. But I can see green by the septic!! Neighbors would call for help if I started mowing!! 
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Another awesome looking razor Dave! Is that a new acquisition, or another pass around?
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Just a pass around
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
That's a nice looking razor!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Monday March 2, 2020
2020 Shave # 65 ( 483 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi SB
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft Silvertip
Soap: Razor Master Pine Tar
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
Aftershave 2: Stirling Texas on Fire
Fragrance: Bvlgari Man In Black Essence
Today was shave #3 with the Tatara Nodachi and I've used it enough to know that it is an extremely nice razor but not for me. I will say today was the best shave I had with it yet but more effort to get there than compared to other razors FOR ME. You shave long enough and you learn that things can be talked up or talked down on the forums but until you try things yourself you don't know if it's a fit for you. Some take it personal if you don't agree with there assessments. I don't as there have been razors that were raved about that I didn't care for. There have also been razors people talked negatively about that were perfect fits for me. Yes sometimes it has to do with a persons technique not being refined enough. I've been shaving like this since 2008-9 and know what works for me. I got a better shave with my Wizamet blades but still it required too much clean up and buffing to get there due to the angle required for the sweet spot that while a great and extremely well manufactured razor, it isn't one I feel the need to grab right away. Not saying I won't get one down the road. Just not a must have. I personally can get a far better, closer and more comfortable shave with my 6s plate 5-6 or the .84 Game Changer. Again this isn't a knock on the razor. This is my experience with it for me personally. I thank Tatara and Dan for doing the pass around and appreciate being a part of it. Have a great day Cadre !!!
2020 Shave # 65 ( 483 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi SB
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft Silvertip
Soap: Razor Master Pine Tar
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
Aftershave 2: Stirling Texas on Fire
Fragrance: Bvlgari Man In Black Essence
Today was shave #3 with the Tatara Nodachi and I've used it enough to know that it is an extremely nice razor but not for me. I will say today was the best shave I had with it yet but more effort to get there than compared to other razors FOR ME. You shave long enough and you learn that things can be talked up or talked down on the forums but until you try things yourself you don't know if it's a fit for you. Some take it personal if you don't agree with there assessments. I don't as there have been razors that were raved about that I didn't care for. There have also been razors people talked negatively about that were perfect fits for me. Yes sometimes it has to do with a persons technique not being refined enough. I've been shaving like this since 2008-9 and know what works for me. I got a better shave with my Wizamet blades but still it required too much clean up and buffing to get there due to the angle required for the sweet spot that while a great and extremely well manufactured razor, it isn't one I feel the need to grab right away. Not saying I won't get one down the road. Just not a must have. I personally can get a far better, closer and more comfortable shave with my 6s plate 5-6 or the .84 Game Changer. Again this isn't a knock on the razor. This is my experience with it for me personally. I thank Tatara and Dan for doing the pass around and appreciate being a part of it. Have a great day Cadre !!!
Thank you for saying this, Dave. I've had similar experiences, where my impressions differed widely from the general consensus. As always, YMMV.