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Rich's Journal: Adventures with Life and Sharp things
- Thread starter Majorrich
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I saw a tub of that "Y" soap on the bay a while ago. But got outbid by some dude in Kentucky.
HMan
Doften Savant
Looks like @Majorrich is going to be the next to start his own soap line!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Love the Artwork on that tub Rich, looks just like one I bought off the bay. Sniped some Skippy guy in Maryland 
Sounds like a great shave! The other stuff...not so much!
27 Apr 2020
Razor: Assured Dollar Razor / Wizamet (1)
Soap: Sterling Hipster
Scuttle: Captains Choice
Strop: Griffin
Brush: RazoRock 400 Synthetic
AS/EdT: Sterling Hipster
Comments: This afternoon brought out a lil piece of Cadre history. This cheap-o-del Grande razor holds my current speed shave record. A new Wizamet and trying out Sterling Hipster. Basically an average day at the casa.
The Hardware: Most guys cringe at the sound of the name. I saw it sitting there and pulled the trigger. This will be interesting. Despite its rickityness this razor holds my record speed shave in the mid 4’s. I’ve had it out a couple of times to check it out with other blades but never with a thought of making another run.
The Software: Sterling is always great in the bowl and face. Let’s go straight to the frag. I don’t know what it is, but I like it... a lot! For a speed run to save time I’ll still probably go with a crime.
The Shave: three passes and notice the razor isn’t as smooth as I remembered. Probably it’s the blade. I have a couple of assured blades left. I’ll look at them. it kind of felt like there was a ‘kink‘ in the blade. I got a couple of nicks because of it. But at the end, I was as smooth as if I had used my Gamechanger!
Razor: Assured Dollar Razor / Wizamet (1)
Soap: Sterling Hipster
Scuttle: Captains Choice
Strop: Griffin
Brush: RazoRock 400 Synthetic
AS/EdT: Sterling Hipster
Comments: This afternoon brought out a lil piece of Cadre history. This cheap-o-del Grande razor holds my current speed shave record. A new Wizamet and trying out Sterling Hipster. Basically an average day at the casa.
The Hardware: Most guys cringe at the sound of the name. I saw it sitting there and pulled the trigger. This will be interesting. Despite its rickityness this razor holds my record speed shave in the mid 4’s. I’ve had it out a couple of times to check it out with other blades but never with a thought of making another run.
The Software: Sterling is always great in the bowl and face. Let’s go straight to the frag. I don’t know what it is, but I like it... a lot! For a speed run to save time I’ll still probably go with a crime.
The Shave: three passes and notice the razor isn’t as smooth as I remembered. Probably it’s the blade. I have a couple of assured blades left. I’ll look at them. it kind of felt like there was a ‘kink‘ in the blade. I got a couple of nicks because of it. But at the end, I was as smooth as if I had used my Gamechanger!
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
MInty!
That would look sharp if you replated it Rhodium.
He’s retroYou know the Assured challenge ended like a year ago right Rich?
Wait, there was a challenge? Man, I miss out on all the good stuff.You know the Assured challenge ended like a year ago right Rich?
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Yes...and I don’t think “missing out” is a proper description for this particular challenge...
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Kitten* expected today! Be sure to have some warm milk and a toasty blanket ready!
1 May 2020
Razor: Feather AS-D2 / Feather Super Stainless (1)
Soap: SV Opuntia
Scuttle: Captains Choice
Strop: Griffin
Brush: Cadre Legacy Synthetic
AS/EdT: Duke Cannon Aftershave Balm
Comments: Razor on loan for test drive. very nice packaging! I don't usually use Feather DE’s a lot as they tend to turn harsh on me In the razors Ive got. The instructions indicate this razor is specifically designed to be used with Feather DE’s so I’ll give ker a go but hedging with a super slick soap.
The Hardware: I carefully examined this razor because the parts fit with pretty good precision. I was looking for evidence of CNC marks, but it appears to be precision sintered metal injection, another method for very close tolerance metal parts. (Yes I’ve been binging Ave’s YouTube channel) this kind of stuff is fascinating. Anyway. Blade in place and the parts locked up solid with no play. This razor is no toy. The thumb test indicates it should be pretty mild.
The Software: SV is a great soap for testing razors. It takes a variable out of the equation so I can concentrate on the razor.
The Shave: The first pass felt as if I had no blade in the razor. Just squeegees off the lather. I did a couple more to be sure and rinsing sure enough it was cutting off whiskers! The last time I was this impressed was the first pass with the Vector. except the Vector did exhibit a bit of blade feel. This one... nothing... second pass I tried a bit of pressure to see how forgiving it is in that regard. No problems there. Last pass I didn’t rinse between lathers for a drier and pressured pass with similar results. I had a couple weepers from the pressure that I didn’t feel happen because of the feather sharpness so grade this a DFS+.
ps.. next morning I found I had a bit more stubble than usual. This is not uncommon for me when I use really mild razors. Heavy beard guys might take note.
Razor: Feather AS-D2 / Feather Super Stainless (1)
Soap: SV Opuntia
Scuttle: Captains Choice
Strop: Griffin
Brush: Cadre Legacy Synthetic
AS/EdT: Duke Cannon Aftershave Balm
Comments: Razor on loan for test drive. very nice packaging! I don't usually use Feather DE’s a lot as they tend to turn harsh on me In the razors Ive got. The instructions indicate this razor is specifically designed to be used with Feather DE’s so I’ll give ker a go but hedging with a super slick soap.
The Hardware: I carefully examined this razor because the parts fit with pretty good precision. I was looking for evidence of CNC marks, but it appears to be precision sintered metal injection, another method for very close tolerance metal parts. (Yes I’ve been binging Ave’s YouTube channel) this kind of stuff is fascinating. Anyway. Blade in place and the parts locked up solid with no play. This razor is no toy. The thumb test indicates it should be pretty mild.
The Software: SV is a great soap for testing razors. It takes a variable out of the equation so I can concentrate on the razor.
The Shave: The first pass felt as if I had no blade in the razor. Just squeegees off the lather. I did a couple more to be sure and rinsing sure enough it was cutting off whiskers! The last time I was this impressed was the first pass with the Vector. except the Vector did exhibit a bit of blade feel. This one... nothing... second pass I tried a bit of pressure to see how forgiving it is in that regard. No problems there. Last pass I didn’t rinse between lathers for a drier and pressured pass with similar results. I had a couple weepers from the pressure that I didn’t feel happen because of the feather sharpness so grade this a DFS+.
ps.. next morning I found I had a bit more stubble than usual. This is not uncommon for me when I use really mild razors. Heavy beard guys might take note.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
I generally have stubble by the time I have finished dressing for work. 
But what I think you are really trying to say is" "Hey, if I get one of these, I can shave daily like everyone else!"
But what I think you are really trying to say is" "Hey, if I get one of these, I can shave daily like everyone else!"
They are amazing performers if you use only high quality soaps!