Shave of the Day
OC tober 6, 2013
Arko stick soap
Simpson Wee Scott badger brush
Gillette New Improved razor (1927)
Shark stainless steel blade (1)
Pinaud Clubman aftershave
This is my Traveler travel set. The Wee Scott fits the canister perfectly. The Arko would have to be shaved down to fit the other canister.
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Shave of the Day
September 6, 2013
•Proraso Red Tub Soap
•Kingsley badger brush
•iKon Slant razor
•Astra SP blade (8)
•Pinaud Clubman
Last day with the iKon Slant (until next time).
Overall, the Slant is a great razor. It shaves efficiently and generally safely. I did manage a few nicks here and there.
The blade exposure is very small and there is a lot of bend on the blade.As a result, the blade makes more noise than most.
The blade alignment issue is not as serious as I first thought. There is a lot of play when you place the blade on the pins, but if you just pop the blade in and tighten the handle, it seems to align itself.
The head itself is a new twist on the slant design (pun intended). The head appears to be cast or molded. The finish is a bit rougher than the earlier iKon heads. I found the finish to be acceptable.
Just based on my own face and hair growth patterns, I experienced some difficulty getting the hair just under my nose. The head is wide and the blade is deeply recessed. I eventually found a way to get this area.
I got a close shave every time from this razor, but I believe that the Merkur Slant shaves closer.
I would recommend this razor dispite the cost, especially as an example of a unique and modern design.
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Shave of the Day
August 22, 2013
•Arko stick soap
•EverReady C40 boar brush
•iKon open comb razor
•Shark Super Chrome blade (4)
•Pinaud Clubman aftershave
Another great shave with the iKon OC. With any luck, the slant will be here for tomorrow’s shave.
Shave of the Day
August 19, 2013
•Tabac!
•EverReady C40 boar brush
•iKon open comb head with Shavecraft bulldog handle
•Shark Super Chrome blade (3)
•Pinaud Clubman aftershave
Tabac is a great start with thick easy to build lather and a scent that is solid and classic (and I can’t describe it).
The iKon head is configured to provide an efficient and close shave.
Clubman is a great finish to any shave.
I am waiting for the iKon Slant. Maybe Thursday. Phil at Bullgoose has been great with keeping me informed.
I also have a Fatboy on the way. It is going to be a good week.
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Shave of the Day
August 4, 2013
•Pre De Provence soap
•EverReady C40 boar brush
•Gillette 1940 Milord razor
•Bluebird chromium ceramic platinum tungsten blade (1)
•Pinaud Clubman aftershave
First shave with this razor. Thought it was a Ranger Tech, but in gold, it is a Milord. The case is a Milord case.
Nice shave. Bluebird blade pairs well. Pre de Provence makes a great lather and has a great botanical scent. Clubman is a classic finish to any shave.
Happy Sunday!
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Shave of the Day
July 29, 2013
•Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender soap
•Kingsley badger brush
•Gillette New Improved Tuckaway (1924)
•Astra Platinum blade
•Pinaud Clubman Razor
Today would have been my Grandfather’s 114 birthday today, and I am shaving with his razor. I have had this razor since 1974, and it was the beginning of my collection and my love for old razors and wet shaving.
The New Improved was Gillettes first major redesign of the double edged razor. Introduced in 1921, my razor is a Tuckaway, a travel razor with a short handle and a metal case which would fit easily in a pocket or a shaving kit.
As always, the TOBS Lavender produces a great lather, and I love the scent.
The Astra blade is one of my go to blades and it pairs well with the New Improved.
Clubman provided a great finish to this shave.
Shaving with Grandpa’s razor is a great way to remember him. Grandpa, you are still missed.
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Shave of the Day
July 23, 2013
Gem/EverReady Week (2)
•Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender soap
•Omega boar brush
•EverReady 1914 razor
•Gem stainless steel blade
•Pinaud Clubman aftershave
The Everready 1914 is a sort of mini lather catcher. My razor is a travel set. It gives a close shave, about as aggressive as the 1912. The cap flips open to reveal the blade. The hinge is opposite the blade edge.
The TOBS Lavender is one of my favorite soaps.
Pinaud Clubman is a great way to end a shave and start the day.
Next up, the EverReady 1924
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