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GearNoir said:
Glad the new blade worked out after all! Glad you got in on a Zoom call too!
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Thank you! I'm pretty easy when it comes to blades. The only ones I've used that just didn't seem to be good enough were Derby Greens. I get the first shave harshness from Feathers, unless I use them in a mild razor like a Tech.

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Today I had a four star shave. The only thing is, my app uses 5 stars. Still a pretty good shave though.

Prep: Hot shower, Musgo Real Lime Glyce Soap, Proraso Red Pre-shave cream
Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap: Victory Shaving Flak Bait
Post-shave: Humphreys Maravilla
Aftershave: Nivea 2 in 1

After four passes, I was still a bit rough under my jawline. The Flak Bait slickness after rewetting my face was plenty slick for some touch up, but it just wasn't getting smooth, so I figure maybe the blade wasn't doing its job. I dunno. It is fine. I wasn't going to irritate my face. I'll hit things tomorrow with either the Diamondback or the Envoy, and that'll be a sure thing.

Thanks for reading and have a great shave!

Frank

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Nice Frank, getting ready to get my shave for the day and it's Diamond Back time. Pushing isn't worth the irritation when tomorrow will be here soon enough.......................no not Chad's @CVargo 's tomorrow. The normal tomorrow we all have (y)
 
Dave in KY said:
Nice Frank, getting ready to get my shave for the day and it's Diamond Back time. Pushing isn't worth the irritation when tomorrow will be here soon enough.......................no not Chad's @CVargo 's tomorrow. The normal tomorrow we all have (y)
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Thanks Dave! I really hope you enjoy the Diamondback!

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Yesterday, my shave was with a Schick Krona, which I've really enjoyed using, but for some reason, like a pitcher who suddenly can't throw a strike, I gave myself a subpar shave that,6 hours on, was rough and annoying. This left me craving a really close shave, but I know enough to not go chasing like a madman. What I needed this morning was to *feel the blade*. So I reached for the Rex Supply Envoy.

Prep: Hot shower, Musgo Real Lime Glyce Soap
Razor: Rex Supply Envoy
Blade: Vokshod (1)
Brush: PAA Green Ray (first use)
Soap: Stirling Texas On Fire
Post-shave: Humphreys Maravilla
Aftershave: Pinaud Virgin Islands Bay Rum
Talc: Borotalco

Regarding the Envoy, as the Grail Knight said, I chose wisely. It's really a great razor - it just carries a slight threat of biting me if I lose attention. I'm sure it's not as aggressive as some razors, but it definitely imparts the sensory feedback I was looking for. The beauty of the Diamondback is that it is very efficient, yet the blade is almost invisible. There is not much in the way of audible feedback from the cutting. The Envoy provides the clear audible sound of cutting, or in a repeat stroke, the whisper smoothness the initial stroke produced. Unlike my NEW LC, it does not "sing." It's a dull, non-resonant cutting sound. The handle of the Envoy has the best knurling, from a functional standpoint, of any razor I've used. The grip is sure and steady, even when fingers are awash in lather. I did four leisurely passes, swimming in the Smokey aroma of Texas On Fire. I needed no touch-up. I got the extremely close, BBS shave I was craving, with no irritation. I rinsed, toweled off, and proceeded to splash a handful of Humphreys Maravilla on to my face... and right into my eye. I expected prolonged agony, but the sting dissipated pretty quickly, thank goodness. The one mistake I think I made was choosing to inaugurate the PAA Green Ray brush. I should have gone with the Thater synth, because it had some skritchiness which would have been more in line with my desire for a visceral shaving experience. The Green Ray is a good brush, worth the $17 I paid for it, and that's about it. It distinguishes itself in my small collection by it's brown faux-horsehair bristles, which, in their newness, bled a slight bit of tan to the color of my lather. It shed not a bristle.

So after yesterday's disappointment, today I went for a bit of blade feel, and got a great shave. The Envoy stands only a close second to the Paradigm Diamondback in my collection, and if I'm in the right mood, can be the better choice.

Thanks for reading and have a great shave!

Frank

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A great shave this morning!

Prep: Hot shower, Musgo Real Lime Glyce Soap, Proraso Red Pre-shave cream
Razor: Paradigm Diamondback
Blade: Personna Israeli Red (3)
Brush: Simpson Duke D3 Best Badger
Soap: CBL Iron Throne
Post-shave: Humphreys Maravilla
Aftershave: Proraso Red Aftershave Lotion
Talc: Borotalco

Not really much to report. Everything worked great, the Iron Throne chilled things down, the Diamondback left me BBS, and I really like The Duke! The Proraso Red AS smells and feels great. Just a premium luxury shave and I'm very happy!!

Thanks for reading and have a great shave!

Frank

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Great shave setup! The Duke 3 is a workhorse. One of my favorites .... so much that I named my dog Duke. Hope it serves you well for many years 👍
 
I'm really enjoying all the happiness of my brother Cadre members as the SV brushes arrive! They are really beautiful brushes!

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