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Steve's Journal: The Saga Continues....
- Thread starter SteveChuckFrank
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WildWest74
Could be John Wayne
Good stuff, 3 Names, even for a Philly resident, lol! Nice to see the Wild West Brushworks getting some love. I bought one for my wife and loved it so much I ended up getting my own.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Fun photo today Steve!
I can’t tell from the photo, but the v1 will have a flat faced cap, the v2 cap is rounded.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
This would be V1 then. It definitely has the flat faced cap.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Thanks Jim lol. Yeah I love my Wild West Brushworks Badger. His handles are awesome, and the badger knot is great. I think it shed about 3 hairs total and whips up a great lather. I'm not sure where he sources his knots from though...
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Shave Time!
Razor: Injector (not sure which model)
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Eveready Mystery Badger
Soap: CBL Ghost Dragon's Blood
AS: Stetson Cooling
*Edit* forgot the pic again!
So this was my first spin with a Jectah! I was very unsure of how the shave was going to end because each of the 3 passes I did (WTG/XTG/ATG) felt pretty rough. I guess it's also tough because I'm coming off using the awesomeness that is the Game Changer lol. At the end of the shave though, I was very surprised to see no irritation, no weepers, and a DFS++ shave! I'll have to continue to play around with this razor and see if I can dial it in a little better for a more comfortable shave.
In Other News...
I received a phone call yesterday afternoon from another potential real estate client which is cool. I have some homework to do for her to see if we can find her what she's looking for. Other than that not much going on other than the 105-110 degree heat index...Gonna be spending some time at the pool this weekend!
Willie World:
He's lounging as much as possible, as are his cat siblings Ozzy and Lucy.
Razor: Injector (not sure which model)
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Eveready Mystery Badger
Soap: CBL Ghost Dragon's Blood
AS: Stetson Cooling
*Edit* forgot the pic again!
So this was my first spin with a Jectah! I was very unsure of how the shave was going to end because each of the 3 passes I did (WTG/XTG/ATG) felt pretty rough. I guess it's also tough because I'm coming off using the awesomeness that is the Game Changer lol. At the end of the shave though, I was very surprised to see no irritation, no weepers, and a DFS++ shave! I'll have to continue to play around with this razor and see if I can dial it in a little better for a more comfortable shave.
In Other News...
I received a phone call yesterday afternoon from another potential real estate client which is cool. I have some homework to do for her to see if we can find her what she's looking for. Other than that not much going on other than the 105-110 degree heat index...Gonna be spending some time at the pool this weekend!
Willie World:
He's lounging as much as possible, as are his cat siblings Ozzy and Lucy.
It certainly is hot everywhere right now! And awesome first spin with the Injector!
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
It came out of an opened pack/injector...whatever you call it lol. So it wasn't used, but It I don't know how old the blades are if that even makes a difference. WHen I loaded the blade there was NOT an old blade already in it that was being replaced.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice Injectah Steve. Looks like my I2 Hydromatic. Does t have a lever uncer the head to release the blade. If it does I think you have an I1, if not it may be an I1
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Most injectors are meant to have a blade constantly loaded into the razor. The new blade should always be pushing out the old one. If there isn’t, usually the first one loaded in is a throw-away because as it loads the edge can grate against the blade clips and ruin the sharpness. Might want to try loading another blade if it was super rough today.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
It looks like maybe there was a lever or a piece that was there but maybe it broke off. I'll take a picture of the underside when I get home.
This could be the issue haha. There wasn't a blade already loaded. I only have the one blade though. I'll have to grab a new pack and see if there's an improvement with a new blade in it.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Here is a pic of mine. Last 3 are with lever up/open and slowly closing it.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Oh ok. That’s what this one looks like. I thiught There was a piece missing between lever that you pulled out and the piece coming from the head of the razor because of the gap in between them. It just looked like something was missing haha.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
So which model is this @Dave in KY ?
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
I - 2 and this is NOT a bingo call
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Shave Time!
Razor: Gem Featherweight
Blade: Gem ???
Brush: Eveready Mystery Badger
Soap: CBL Sir Fougere
AS: Clubman
Another first try with a new to me razor. The Gem Featherweight. About the same end results as with the Injector from yesterday, a DFS + shave. The only difference is there were weepers galore today and even a small nick on the chin. Everything closed up quickly and there’s no evidence of any bloodshed now. I’d say I need a little practice with this razor.
The CBL Sir Fougere is a great scent, please don’t ask me to describe it lol. It’s also the strongest scent from CBL that I’ve used so far, and for me that’s a good thing. If I like the scent, I want it to be strong! Performance was top notch as expected.
In Other News...
I had a potential buyer on the hook for the fixer upper I have listed but they’re no longer interested. Too much work they said. It’s what everyone has said...this house has me at my wits end. So. Off to my parents to relax by the pool, drink some beer, and forget about this property for a day!
Willie World:
Willie will be joining us today and may even take a dip in the pool...we’ll see if he freaks out or not!
Razor: Gem Featherweight
Blade: Gem ???
Brush: Eveready Mystery Badger
Soap: CBL Sir Fougere
AS: Clubman
Another first try with a new to me razor. The Gem Featherweight. About the same end results as with the Injector from yesterday, a DFS + shave. The only difference is there were weepers galore today and even a small nick on the chin. Everything closed up quickly and there’s no evidence of any bloodshed now. I’d say I need a little practice with this razor.
The CBL Sir Fougere is a great scent, please don’t ask me to describe it lol. It’s also the strongest scent from CBL that I’ve used so far, and for me that’s a good thing. If I like the scent, I want it to be strong! Performance was top notch as expected.
In Other News...
I had a potential buyer on the hook for the fixer upper I have listed but they’re no longer interested. Too much work they said. It’s what everyone has said...this house has me at my wits end. So. Off to my parents to relax by the pool, drink some beer, and forget about this property for a day!
Willie World:
Willie will be joining us today and may even take a dip in the pool...we’ll see if he freaks out or not!