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Rich's Journal: Adventures with Life and Sharp things
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Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
OK, I gotta go hunt the video now for sure as I was thinking the same thing (That hopefully he did a video with that thing) ???
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
A paint brush? ?
Razor: Feather AC SS / Pro-Touch Colonial General / ProGuard
Soap: WSP Gaelic Tweed (+WS-23)
Scuttle: Captains choice
Strop:
Brush: Red Baron Blood Knot
AS/EdT: WSP Gaelic Tweed
Sound track: None
Comments: Second of my series of doing the opening pass with an open blade. The SS with a new blade is a sure way to develop some confidence and achieve quick reduction. I actually inadvertently grabbed the SS on a subsequent pass just out of reflex. I must be on my way! The addition of WS-23 to the soap added a dimension of chill that was quite refreshing.
The Hardware: Tonights hardware was specifically selected to be my easy-to-use lineup. With a fresh Feather blade, there's nothing to distract from working on my technique and building my confidence.
Software: Sometimes this particular soap's fragrance leave me feeling a bit flat, but with a dose of WS-23, it added a dimension that I really enjoyed. There's no denying the performance when it's lathered right. It did appear a bit thin on my face, but it was plenty slick and had quite adequate residual slickness
The Shave: The Feather SS is a standard in my lineup and it's pass went completely without incident. I even picked it back up on a later pass just out of habit. I think just a short while and I will be adding more passes before doing full shaves with the open blade.
Soap: WSP Gaelic Tweed (+WS-23)
Scuttle: Captains choice
Strop:
Brush: Red Baron Blood Knot
AS/EdT: WSP Gaelic Tweed
Sound track: None
Comments: Second of my series of doing the opening pass with an open blade. The SS with a new blade is a sure way to develop some confidence and achieve quick reduction. I actually inadvertently grabbed the SS on a subsequent pass just out of reflex. I must be on my way! The addition of WS-23 to the soap added a dimension of chill that was quite refreshing.
The Hardware: Tonights hardware was specifically selected to be my easy-to-use lineup. With a fresh Feather blade, there's nothing to distract from working on my technique and building my confidence.
Software: Sometimes this particular soap's fragrance leave me feeling a bit flat, but with a dose of WS-23, it added a dimension that I really enjoyed. There's no denying the performance when it's lathered right. It did appear a bit thin on my face, but it was plenty slick and had quite adequate residual slickness
The Shave: The Feather SS is a standard in my lineup and it's pass went completely without incident. I even picked it back up on a later pass just out of habit. I think just a short while and I will be adding more passes before doing full shaves with the open blade.
Fixed it for ya
What next Sherman Williams Shave Paint???
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
When are you posting the Paint Brush/Utility Knife Shave? 
Razor: Feather AC SS / Pro-Touch Gillette Short Comb
Soap: Lisa's Smoked Black Tea
Scuttle: Captains choice
Strop:
Brush: Maggard Synthetic
AS/EdT: Alpa Fougere
Sound track: None
Comments: Despite some recent acquisitions I was to get blessing on a tub of Lisa's soap. SWMBO was interested in the skin food aspect. I am facing the hopeful resolution of my frozen shoulder in two weeks, still in perusing YouTube it looks like a ghastly procedure!
The Hardware: I'm not sure if I've used this razor before as it has some black schmutz in a couple places that I certainly wouldn't allow to accumulate, so a quick treatment of Scrubbing Bubbles does the trick. This razor seems pretty efficient and comfortable. I like it very much. It was assembled from a parts lot I got some time ago. My belief is it comes from the 30'2 or 40's given the handle it's sporting. (I had a couple of extras and sent one to NurseDave for Christmas) Very distinctive with the brass/copper construction.
Software: This soap smells really nice! In use, it is good to excellent, but it has really great post slickness and I can tell it is very moisturizing without feeling sticky like some products that have a lot of fats in them. Lisa nailed it with this base!
The Shave: I will be adding a second pass with the Feather in a couple of weeks. The first pass went great and the soap was quite conducive to use with an open blade. I made the lather a bit on the soupy side for extra slickness. The DE passes proved the razor to be of average aggressiveness but quite efficient. I guess the old guys knew how to build a razor to get the most out of the blades they had. With modern blades, these old razors are pretty darned good! Finished with Alpa Fougere, and as the blurb went on the site I bought it from "winner winner chicken dinner" it's good stuff!
Soap: Lisa's Smoked Black Tea
Scuttle: Captains choice
Strop:
Brush: Maggard Synthetic
AS/EdT: Alpa Fougere
Sound track: None
Comments: Despite some recent acquisitions I was to get blessing on a tub of Lisa's soap. SWMBO was interested in the skin food aspect. I am facing the hopeful resolution of my frozen shoulder in two weeks, still in perusing YouTube it looks like a ghastly procedure!
The Hardware: I'm not sure if I've used this razor before as it has some black schmutz in a couple places that I certainly wouldn't allow to accumulate, so a quick treatment of Scrubbing Bubbles does the trick. This razor seems pretty efficient and comfortable. I like it very much. It was assembled from a parts lot I got some time ago. My belief is it comes from the 30'2 or 40's given the handle it's sporting. (I had a couple of extras and sent one to NurseDave for Christmas) Very distinctive with the brass/copper construction.
Software: This soap smells really nice! In use, it is good to excellent, but it has really great post slickness and I can tell it is very moisturizing without feeling sticky like some products that have a lot of fats in them. Lisa nailed it with this base!
The Shave: I will be adding a second pass with the Feather in a couple of weeks. The first pass went great and the soap was quite conducive to use with an open blade. I made the lather a bit on the soupy side for extra slickness. The DE passes proved the razor to be of average aggressiveness but quite efficient. I guess the old guys knew how to build a razor to get the most out of the blades they had. With modern blades, these old razors are pretty darned good! Finished with Alpa Fougere, and as the blurb went on the site I bought it from "winner winner chicken dinner" it's good stuff!
Razor: Torrey 6/8 shoulderless Schick M (2)
Soap: Chiseled Face Trade Winds
Scuttle: Captains choice
Strop: Illinois Strop Co HorseHide (100) / Fire Hose (100)
Brush: Sterling Kong Synthetic
AS/EdT: Rich's DFET Bay Rum
Talc: Clubman
Sound track: None
Comments: Introducing a second pass with an actual straight to my shave as my confidence returns. Although I sensed my strength of grip fading a bit I got through the passes with no problems. SafetyKitten Noel warned me of Mr.M coming so I switched to the Schick M to finish out the shave. I'll need to work on hand strength more before increasing my passes beyond this for a little while. A possible thing is i did struggle with fatigue while stropping. Perhaps if I strop and then rest a while before shaving it would be more steady in the grip. I grudgingly face the possibility of having to fall back to DE and SE shaving if I fail to improve.
The Hardware: I ran this and a couple other razors over the Coti yesterday. A full slurry to water progression. Significant swarf with all the participants. I got me a mess of honing to do! The Torrey was markedly better this time than last, but not as tug-free as the Feather, but that is to be expected. I did do a lot of extra laps on the strop prior to this shave and possible contributed to fatigue and trouble with the fine control. Switched out to the Schick as soon as I detected shakiness. (and from a warning from SafetyKitten Noel)
Software: No denying the performance of CF soaps. A small snurdle yielded a great shiny lather for all passes with enough for the rest of the neighborhood.
The Shave: Confidence with the Open Blade is increasing but I must temper my confidence with knowledge that I still can't grip the blade in a conventional manner. This increases fatigue and the risk of a nasty incident. Today was quite encouraging with the Torrey and I have a couple of my beloved KT's on deck at the stones. These will take a bit longer to get to a good edge on them but I am anxious to get them against my face soon. Their narrow gauge is holding them back as I fear they may twist and release precious bodily fluids due to this unconventional grip.
Soap: Chiseled Face Trade Winds
Scuttle: Captains choice
Strop: Illinois Strop Co HorseHide (100) / Fire Hose (100)
Brush: Sterling Kong Synthetic
AS/EdT: Rich's DFET Bay Rum
Talc: Clubman
Sound track: None
Comments: Introducing a second pass with an actual straight to my shave as my confidence returns. Although I sensed my strength of grip fading a bit I got through the passes with no problems. SafetyKitten Noel warned me of Mr.M coming so I switched to the Schick M to finish out the shave. I'll need to work on hand strength more before increasing my passes beyond this for a little while. A possible thing is i did struggle with fatigue while stropping. Perhaps if I strop and then rest a while before shaving it would be more steady in the grip. I grudgingly face the possibility of having to fall back to DE and SE shaving if I fail to improve.
The Hardware: I ran this and a couple other razors over the Coti yesterday. A full slurry to water progression. Significant swarf with all the participants. I got me a mess of honing to do! The Torrey was markedly better this time than last, but not as tug-free as the Feather, but that is to be expected. I did do a lot of extra laps on the strop prior to this shave and possible contributed to fatigue and trouble with the fine control. Switched out to the Schick as soon as I detected shakiness. (and from a warning from SafetyKitten Noel)
Software: No denying the performance of CF soaps. A small snurdle yielded a great shiny lather for all passes with enough for the rest of the neighborhood.
The Shave: Confidence with the Open Blade is increasing but I must temper my confidence with knowledge that I still can't grip the blade in a conventional manner. This increases fatigue and the risk of a nasty incident. Today was quite encouraging with the Torrey and I have a couple of my beloved KT's on deck at the stones. These will take a bit longer to get to a good edge on them but I am anxious to get them against my face soon. Their narrow gauge is holding them back as I fear they may twist and release precious bodily fluids due to this unconventional grip.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Sorry for the struggles but glad there is progress Rich
Keep at it Rich! Nothing better to build strength than to actually do it more!