What level would you recommend as a daily gem driver similar to the lite, and I’ll think about.I think you do. The Sabre is at least a real cheapie by comparison with the Vestige...
So you'd be saving money.
Shave of the Day - 2024
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Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
If you're talking about the Blackbird lite, I can't answer that since I haven't tried one. The Sabre with the L2 plate is what I'd describe as a mild razor, but quite efficient. It gives a superbly comfortable shave. If you're chasing a GBS, the Sabre takes a little longer than (say) the Vector, but it'll do it if you want.
I’m thinking about giving up the vector
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Really? Is it too much? In that case you might just find you do like the Sabre.
Or the Atelier Durdan Vestige...
I'm not getting much enjoyment using AC wide blades very often, because, I don't shave my head, only my face.Really? Is it too much? In that case you might just find you do like the Sabre.
Or the Atelier Durdan Vestige...
Very interesting design, and how they come together.
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Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
I don't find the extra width of the AC blades makes that much difference. But I really love the Vestige. It's super-light (8g lighter in SS versions than the Vector) and a beautifully smooth shave. I find I have to force myself to use any of my other razors.
One thing I did eventually find with the Vestige though: I found the corners of the plate just a little on the sharp side (it took me a while to notice) so I took to them briefly with a sheet of 800 grit wet&dry - just for a few seconds. You'd need a good magnifying glass to see what I did, but it made quite a difference to the feel.
Unfortunately, the price is well into the wolfperson bracket, but I don't regret one penny of it.
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Well, think about it. I'm waiting to see what @Errol thinks of it (not that it'll change my mind), though as far as I've noticed, his record with GEM razors has never shown any ringing endorsements. Maybe it's a matter of blades for faces.
Better stick to my vintage gem razors
I reckon @Errol isn't a fan of non-flexible thick gem blade.Well, think about it. I'm waiting to see what @Errol thinks of it (not that it'll change my mind), though as far as I've noticed, his record with GEM razors has never shown any ringing endorsements. Maybe it's a matter of blades for faces.
klinker
... seems to have LOTS of brushes
RAZOR: Vtg. ‘80s MARKS (by Merkur) Silver-Plated Slant Guard
(“MARKS” was the store brand of Stoddard’s Cutlery in Boston)
BLADE: Gillette 7 O'clock SharpEdgeYellow
BRUSH: Spiffo! "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD Fan
LATHER: D.R. Harris Sandalwood Shaving Soap
POST: OSP Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion
silverlifter
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Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple 8/8 Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Fine Italian Citrus - B&M Seville Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
Phil Harmonica
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ERN 5/8 Hollow Shorty
Ever-Ready 69 HMW Badger
A&E "Forbidden Fruit"
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Sandalwood and Cedarwood
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Sulawesi Blue
MadFlava81
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Brush: Zenith 31mm 508A XL (B35) boar
Razor: Karve Overlander SS
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Stirling Soap Co - Intrepid Man
Post: Proraso Red aftershave
Have a great Australia Day!
As an immigrant to this country I have to say it's slightly confusing.
Oh well, at least now we have about 10 months until it all starts again. Alrighty, then.
MadFlava81
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Brush: Chisel & Hound 26mm v14 Fanchurian
Razor: Karve CB
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux - 88 Chestnut St
Frag: Chatillon Lux - 88 Chestnut St - EdC
rbscebu
Member
23 & 24 January
Starting to get better so pulled out my M2DS of pre-1924 T.R. Cadman "Bengall" 6/8 SRs in original case and finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.
With a three-day growth, my Wednesday shave (bottom razor) was one N-S pass only as I still did not have the stamina for any more. Thursday, things were improving so I was able to get in a full three-pass shave. Life was starting to look good.
Starting to get better so pulled out my M2DS of pre-1924 T.R. Cadman "Bengall" 6/8 SRs in original case and finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.
With a three-day growth, my Wednesday shave (bottom razor) was one N-S pass only as I still did not have the stamina for any more. Thursday, things were improving so I was able to get in a full three-pass shave. Life was starting to look good.
rbscebu
Member
26 &27 January
Two-day set of Gold Dollar W59 SRs both Spanish pointed with sharp pointy toes. The orange tail (Friday) is finished and maintained on vintage coticule and the clear tail on diamond pasted balsa.
I have never really been able to perfect an edge on my vintage coticule but for some unknown reason it all seemed to come together for the Friday shave. A very enjoyable experience, not as keen as a diamond pasted balsa edge but still very enjoyable.
Saturday's razor (clear tail) was with one of those rare razors that takes an edge just a tad better that a new Feather DE blade.
Two-day set of Gold Dollar W59 SRs both Spanish pointed with sharp pointy toes. The orange tail (Friday) is finished and maintained on vintage coticule and the clear tail on diamond pasted balsa.
I have never really been able to perfect an edge on my vintage coticule but for some unknown reason it all seemed to come together for the Friday shave. A very enjoyable experience, not as keen as a diamond pasted balsa edge but still very enjoyable.
Saturday's razor (clear tail) was with one of those rare razors that takes an edge just a tad better that a new Feather DE blade.