On the razors edge with Galaktus

[MilkCrate]

Sounds like a good time. Keep the shiny side up.

 

[Galaktus]

It was hit, not a cloud in the sky. Got some arm tan going too.

 

[Galaktus]

Mar 29, 2020: Shave 90 of the year
Game Changer 84 OC
Lord Platinum (4)
Wilkinson stick (11)
Century badger brush
Lime Sec

About 16 hours from my last shave. Trying to 3017 the extra from two Wilkinson sticks that I out into a twist up. 11 shaves down, maybe a week or 10 days left? Can't wait to finish it, not because it's bad, I get great shaves from it, but I want to get back to my two day 3017 rotation of Arko and Palmolive Lather. Sounds odd or contradictory , I know. But we're all a bit odd here, right? Lol

 

[Galaktus]

Mar 29, 2020: Shave 91
Bonus shave. I work mostly nights, but on off days I kinda sorta try to be on a daytime schedule. So my hours when I'm up sometimes offer opportunity for extra shaves, other than the regular 24 interval.
Last shave was at 2 am, this second of this day was at 6 pm.
Game Changer 84 OC
Lord Platinum (5)
Wilkinson stick (12)
Razorock Bruce brush
Blue Steel mix

My goal is 7 shaves from a blade minimum, but sometimes I get bored or impatient to try something different and change them out sooner.

Soaps and creams, I have at least a decade worth so I don't care how much I use.

 

[GearNoir]

I’ve not had a graveyard shift, but most of my jobs have either been evening/night or very early morning. Makes pinning down a life-rhythm difficult, especially if you have family.

Glad you’re finding fun ways to fill the time!

 

[NurseDave]

I work mostly nights, but on off days I kinda sorta try to be on a daytime schedule.

That sounds....terrible

 

[Galaktus]

That sounds....terrible

It is what it is. My wife graduates from nursing school in two months, has a job offer already starting July 1. I'll see where she ends up, days or nights, and I have enough seniority that I can bump anyone at will. If she ends up working days I'll probably switch myself.

Mar 30, 2020: Shave 92

Game Changer 84 OC
Lord Platinum (6)
Arko (14)
RR Bruce brush
Lustray Spice

The Wilkinson stick has been getting very mushy so I found an empty soap container and started a clown soap, or frankensoap. I also added the tiny amount of Tabac to it, seemed about the size of a sunflower seed. Before I put the soap in I did the soldering iron trick to the bottom.

 

[Galaktus]

Mar 31, 2020: Shave 93
Game Changer 84 OC
Lord Platinum (7)
Palmolive Lather (19)
Yaqi Rainbow
Lustray Blue Spice

I got a titanium handle and put it on the GC. Very light, moved the balance point to make the razor head heavy, which I like.
Kept my eye and feel on riding the cap, and the shaves have been much smoother.

 

[Galaktus]

94- Apr 01, 2020:
Razorock Eco
Bic Chrome Platinum (1)
Arko
Razorock 400 Noir
Clubman Lime Sec

I am intrigued by the Eco razor. I find it's a different kind of shaving experience, while using the same kind of blades. No need to order injectors, SE, or some kind of proprietary blade. Just snap or cut a DE in half. I put my new titanium handle on it. Very light touch, and ride the cap. Riding the safety bar will cause a rougher shave.

 

[GearNoir]

How the size of the head for you? Any more awkward or bulky than a regular DE?

 

[NurseDave]

Wouldn’t the head being smaller than a DE razor be the main benefit?

 

[Galaktus]

The head size is about the same size as a DE. The blade is held at a different angle than a DE relative to the handle. I can't explain the geometry but the razor works.

 

[Galaktus]

95-Apr 02, 2020:
Eco
Crown (1)
Arko (16)
Starcraft brush
Florida Water

Another nice shave with the Eco. The Crown blade certainly doesn't feel as sharp as the Bic, but still did a good job. Very little aftershave burn.

 

[GearNoir]

Razorock does such a good job with bringing good value products!

 

[Galaktus]

I have a few razors and brushes from Razorock. Thank goodness I haven't dropped down the soap rabbit hole from them, except the 6 What the Puck I have in my soap stash.
Razorock is a pretty good value.

 

[Galaktus]

Got in two shaves today, 0130 and 1600.
Apr 03, 2020
96
Eco
Crown 2
Tabac 1
Starcraft brush
Lustray Blue Spice

97
Eco
Treet Black Beauty 1
Arko 17
Bruce brush
Blue Steel mix

Well the Crown blades are definitely a no-go for me. Certainly not the smoothest, sharpest or closest shaves for me. But I did enjoy the Tabac.
Had a hankering to try it with a Treet Black Beauty, so I loaded one up. Much nicer shave. That being said, the Eco will go to the sidelines for now and I'm back to DE land tomorrow. If anyone wants to borrow the Eco to play with, just let me know.

 

[Dave in KY]

Well you tried and you'll get a hankering for it again down the road

 

[Galaktus]

Yes I know, haha. Eventually it will come around again.

 

[Galaktus]

Apr 04, 2020 Shave 98
Blackbird
Treet DuraSharp 1
Palmolive Lather 20
Starcraft brush
The Veg

The Blackbird is a beautiful razor, just a tad head heavy though. Palmolive smells great to me, and The Veg.....either you like it or you're wrong.

 

[NurseDave]