The Double Edge Adventures of Somnos...

[NurseDave]

It’s affordable

I prefer my dreamy supermodels not worry about such pedestrian issues.

 

[Somnos]

I prefer my dreamy supermodels not worry about such pedestrian issues.

Well if I don't I WILL be a pedestrian!

 

[Somnos]

Well I sat with Sam before New Years trying to figure out what I was doing wrong with the Supply V2 and came to the conclusion it was how I was reloading the blade after cleaning it. So fresh blade in today and right as rain as they say!

Proraso green is the smell of Italian Barbershops or at least that is what I am going with and my new bowl is bringing me so much joy, I reached for the cream this morning. Little pre-shave joy too!

Lovely two pass shave (WTG/ATG) and smooth as can be. The three dot plate is my fav of the three I have for this polished beauty. From now on I just take everything apart, clean, dry everything and just reassemble.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Supply The Single Edge V2
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson 59
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green Lotion
Lather: Proraso Green
Aftershave: Proraso Green
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Anoru Ceramic Bowl
Acqua di Parma Colonia

 

[Dave in KY]

Glad you sorted out the rough shave situation

 

[woodpusher]

That Sam guy sounds pretty smart; not like me at all.

 

[Somnos]

That Sam guy sounds pretty smart; not like me at all.

Well more me being a dumasso...though I still think you’re brilliant!

 

[woodpusher]

You truly are the the stereo-typical super model.

 

[Somnos]

You truly are the the stereo-typical super model.

 

[Somnos]

Let’s try something new! The Colonial General SE - SS is raved about by many and this one is just in from KJ. Thanks @Spider. The first thing you notice about the razor is the weight and the solid build quality. Balances well and pretty impressive in the hand. Loaded up with a new Schick Pro Line AC blade.

Soap of choice today was First Line Shave Blue which is a ringer for CK Eternity. Lovely soap for a great cause. Truly enjoyable beyond the scent it lathered well and was slick. The matching AS was very nice and post shave feel was phenomenal.

Lots of lather so I went for a three pass shave however, I would have been quite happy with the results after one! BBS achieved in the end! The General is mild and smooth but mows down the beard quite efficiently! I have an iKon El Jefe that is practically terrifying to use and isn’t anywhere near this beauty in efficiency and smoothness. I can see why people rave about the Colonial General. Sorry Chris @GearNoir I beat you to this one Brother, she might come visit you but I’m getting her Canadian citizenship this week.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Colonial General SS
Blade: Schick ProLine
Brush: APShave Co. 24mm Silk Smoke
Lather: First Line Shave Blue
Aftershave: First Line Shave Blue
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Calvin Klein Aqua For Men

 

[GearNoir]

She’s in a good place! Can’t ask for more than that. Besides, we’ll see how my special item stacks up once it arrives!

 

[Somnos]

She’s in a good place! Can’t ask for more than that. Besides, we’ll see how my special item stacks up once it arrives!

Oh do tell!!!!

 

[GearNoir]

Oh do tell!!!!

Still didn’t arrive before I headed to work. I’ll do a reveal in my Monday video hopefully!

 

[Dave in KY]

Still didn’t arrive before I headed to work. I’ll do a reveal in my Monday video hopefully!

You're killing me smalls

 

[GearNoir]

You're killing me smalls

Good! That means I’m doing my job as little shave brother!

 

[Somnos]

Good! That means I’m doing my job as little shave brother!

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Well I am certainly super interested!

 

[Somnos]

Needed a quick and easy shave this morning and really was pressed for time this morning. Wanted to give the General another run this morning after the stellar maiden voyage on Friday but alas, it was not to be. 6C was waiting loaded with an Astra SP and plate 5 so it was put to use this morning.

The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe SC was acquired during Boxing Day and really is quite good. Grabbed my crafty bowl and lathered up a storm.

Lovely two pass shave and off to work we go. The Rockwell is really turning out to be quite the razor which, I don’t use near as much as I should. Happy Monday!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Tuxedo - Sagrada Familia
Lather: Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe
Aftershave: Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
Anoru Ceramic Bowl

 

[GearNoir]

Tomorrow. General. Heel or high water. It really doesn’t get much easier than the v1 in the AC SE world!

 

[Somnos]

Wednesday will fall to the General! I agree it was a pretty effortless shave.

 

[Somnos]

Well the maiden voyage of “The General” was so throughly enjoyed that I have been waiting to give it another go. The Rockwell 6C came up first though and did an exemplary job on Monday.

Soap of the day was Stirling Gatlinburg which is just fantastic. I can’t get enough of this scent! Though I normally keep this manly a scent away from the office...not today!

Two wonderful passes and wow! The General is a confirmed RAD killer! Well in the SE realm anyway....

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Colonial General SS
Blade: Schick ProLine
Brush: Rocky Mountain Barber Company - Best Badger
Lather: Stirling Gatlinburg
Aftershave: Stirling Gatlinburg
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

 

[Graybeard57]

I'm a new fan of AC SE. Do you know how many shaves you can expect from Schick Proline? That's what I'm using now.