The Double Edge Adventures of Somnos...

[Somnos]

Glad the first outing with the kami was a success! Keep up the good work brotha!

It was a good one, next time I will use a DE for the first pass as @woodpusher Sam suggests...

In a good or bad way LOL

It is quite apparent that you are well practiced at using a straight....

 

[woodpusher]

Maybe I have it backwards, Ed. I just watched @Majorrich using a straight for his first pass as prep for a DE on passes 2 & 3.

 

[Dave in KY]

Maybe I have it backwards, Ed. I just watched @Majorrich using a straight for his first pass as prep for a DE on passes 2 & 3.

Different methods and theory's. When I use, I do 1st and 2nd with the straight and last with the de as Chris @GearNoir does. @BarberDave does the reverse from what I remember from watching his videos.

 

[Somnos]

Good job Ed

Maybe I have it backwards, Ed. I just watched @Majorrich using a straight for his first pass as prep for a DE on passes 2 & 3.

Different methods and theory's. When I use, I do 1st and 2nd with the straight and last with the de as Chris @GearNoir does. @BarberDave does the reverse from what I remember from watching his videos.

I will switch it up next time and see how it goes. I have nothing but time...

 

[dangerousdon]

Holy smokes was that close! No nicks, no weepers, no blood!

That's the Goal!

 

[Somnos]

That's the Goal!

I'll say beginners luck Don!

 

[Somnos]

Well I couldn’t wait to give the Kamisori another go so I decided to lather up and get a quick shave. Nice and easy I went and through quite a nice two pass shave with the Kamisori. Now I really didn’t have much to get through but it was more to practice the technique. Still a DFS level was achieved on my neck and everywhere else BBS. Not too bad. No drama and no nicks or weepers.

Can’t let you have all the fun @NurseDave

Rating: 4 / 5

Razor: Feather Professional AC SS Kamisori
Blade: Feather Pro Guard
Brush: Simpson 59
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Lotion
Lather: Proraso Green
Aftershave: Proraso Green
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Bath & Body Works Citron

 

[NurseDave]

If nothing else, that was a very colour coordinated shave

 

[Somnos]

I do try...

 

[woodpusher]

If nothing else, that was a very colour coordinated shave

Notice how he spelled "colour" correctly, Ed? After all, this thread is

 

[BarberDave]

Well done, and Slow and stready win the race and prevents Crimson Lather

 

[Somnos]

Well done, and Slow and stready win the race and prevents Crimson Lather

It was nice @BarberDave still contemplating if I will use the Kamisori in on the next shave. I figure I just might pair it with my Colonial General as it is an SE using the same blade...

 

[Somnos]

On we go with the Feather SS Kamisori. I decided to do the first pass with the Kami and the second with the Colonial General SE.

Today’s soap of the day Mitchell’s Wool Fat! I have been waiting to dive into this soap and give it a go and today was the day. Lovely scent and what a great performing soap. Lathered up a bunch and slick as can be.

Lovely two pass shave with the combo of the Kami and General. I have to say there wasn’t much for the General to do but it did clean up everything leftover from the Kami. Many more shaves to go until I am comfortable with the Feather SS but it’s not been too be bad so far. Enjoy your Sunday, Happy Mother’s Day and safe travels!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Feather Professional AC SS Kamisori
Razor: Colonial General SS SE
Blade: Feather Pro Guard
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Lather: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Aftershave: Nivea Deep
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Bath & Body Works Noir

 

[woodpusher]

Glad you're having fun with the Feather, Ed.

 

[NurseDave]

Wow, sounds like fast improvements

 

[Somnos]

Wow, sounds like fast improvements

More like truly slow paranoia!!! Can't cut yourself at the speed I am shaving....

 

[GearNoir]

Taking to the task like a fish to water! Nice job Ed!

 

[Somnos]

Taking to the task like a fish to water! Nice job Ed!

It shaves really quite nicely! But my neck is a problem but I’ll get there...

 

[GearNoir]

It shaves really quite nicely! But my neck is a problem but I’ll get there...

Yep, you will!

 

[Dave in KY]

Great progress Ed