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Shave #89 (273 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:

Gear: Supply Injector (plate 2), Supply Injector blade (1), Sorrentino SE TSC 1st Anniversary badger brush, SV 70th Anniversary soap, generic witch hazel, and Fine American Blend to finish!

Darn mailman took forever today! Shave was really nice for a shave of many firsts. Supply razor was quite smooth, the jury is still out on the Supply blades. TSC Groot brush and SV 70th soap performed perfectly. Brush should defunk pretty quickly I think.

Video is up on the Tube!

 
Shave #90 (273 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:

Gear: Supply Injector (plate 2), Supply Injector blade (2), Sorrentino SE TSC 1st Anniversary badger brush, SV 70th Anniversary soap, generic witch hazel, and Pitralon Classic AS to finish!

Another excellent shave today, only one minor nick and a bit of alum sting.

I did do a Dawn/vinegar/warm water soak of the TSC brush last night, as well as a lathering with a heavy rose scented soap; it got rid of quite a bit of the funk, but there is still a tad hanging on, most coming out of the deep base of the knot. That will take a bit of time to clear. Only a couple hairs shed today. Overall, still very happy with the brush. Lathers and holds like a champ. Seems best suited to paintbrush strokes right now.

The SV 70th...what’s to say? Solid soap, great fresh scent (which I’m getting more of now that the badger funk is waning). Definitely top tier for an all natural, veggie soap. I would not have known, without being told, that this had no tallow in it.

The Supply Injector was much smoother today. I think, as some have already pointed out, it’s the blades that are iffy. So far the blades seem to have improved over the first shave though. The razor is otherwise very comfortable, easy to whip around the face. The 2-dot plate is smooth, but just aggressive enough that you still have to watch your pressure. The only angle that I have trouble with, because of the head size, is the WTG under the nose swipe. The area is easily cleared though with a more XTG angled swipe.


Back to work today. Volleyball games begin Friday. Still working on my Thursday teaching. Should be a busy week!

Happy Tuesday all!
 
Shave #91 (273 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:

Gear: Supply Injector (plate 2), Supply Injector blade (3), Sorrentino SE TSC 1st Anniversary badger brush, SV 70th Anniversary soap, generic witch hazel, and RR The Stallion AS to finish!

Shave results were good today. I’m going to try swapping to a new blade tomorrow. This one has really smoothed out for the WTG and XTG passes, but just feels rough on the ATG/XTG hybrid.

Today I forwent my lather soak to keep the lather in my brush for a few hours as I continue to defunk it. I think it is just about ready. No shed hairs this shave, as far as I could see.

Out to coffee with the missus soon, then back to work on the teaching, work work later.

Have a good hump day all!
 
Some nice shaves there Chris! I didn't realize I was behind on your journal. I'm still trying to figure out how to keep up with everyone with the new site lol. Looks like you picked up quite a few goodies recently too!
 
Shave #92 (273 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:

Gear: Supply Injector (plate 2), Supply Injector blade (1), Sorrentino SE TSC 1st Anniversary badger brush, SV 70th Anniversary soap, generic witch hazel, and Barbasol PR AS to finish!

Just a quick entry as I head out the door to go do bible study.

I switched out the Supply blade last night. Shave was a little more smooth today, but that ATG continues to be a little harsh. I am continuing to give things the benefit of the doubt and chalking it up to it still being my 4th injector shave ever. The WTG and XTG are still pretty smooth though. Maybe I’m just losing my angle ATG?

Figured Barbasol PR wouldn’t bowl over the seniors today, so I threw that on. I may try a couple sprays of Stirling Glastonbury before heading back out to work later.

Happy Thursday all!
 
Have a good Thursday. Maybe it's the supply blade. Try a better one maybe. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe I'll just leave it at that...
 
Dave in KY said:
Have a good Thursday. Maybe it's the supply blade. Try a better one maybe. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. Maybe I'll just leave it at that...
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It’s certainly a possibility. A lot of people do not like these blades. Have a good source for Schick?
 
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