Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Monday‌ ‌08.24.20 ‌SOTD‌
RazoRock German 37 Slant
Feather‌ ‌Hi-Stainless‌ ‌Platinum‌
RazoRock BRUCE Plissoft Synthetic
Italian Barber Amici Shaving Soap
Italian Barber Amici After Shaving Splash
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Pbgoose said:
I love it. I wouldn't say it blitzs all the other SE's but it certainly brings a very strong game. Efficient without being too aggressive, dextrous, intuitive (though I did have an initial learning curve) and looks the goods. Hearing initial reports prior to purchase it sounded like it would be on the mild side so I assumed I would be using Feather Pro Supers in it but I find Kai Captain Mild blades work very well. The Colonial General and the Vector are currently my top two AC blade type razors.
I have not heard of anyone reporting problems with the flat sided threaded post on the Vector but only time will tell how that will serve long term. I feel it needs to be looked after from that respect but that design also facilitated the compact head which makes it unique as an SE AC razor, so worth it.
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How many shaves per blade?
 
SpeedyPC said:
Which blade, I can get a maximum of 12 shaves with KAI mild SE with my version one General SS razor

Otherwise you’re bloody hairy stubble looks like reinforcement iron bars.
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Yes, yes, yes @SpeedyPC , I know, I have to stretch my blades. Apparently your AC blades are a lot stretchier than mine.:LOL:
But even at 5 - 7 shaves per blade they work out economical enough per shave when you buy by the box of 200. A least when I run out I know where to go, you'd nearly have enough blades to become P&C's official blade supplier wouldn't you?
 
Gargravarr said:
I've been considering for some time whether to splash out on the Vector. It's a beautiful piece of hardware, but expensive. I know if my wife sees those containers the blades come in, I'll come in for some stick from Mrs Gargravarr over landfill. Might have to hide those... :rolleyes::censored:
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Yes but they're fantastic for safe handling and give you a safe disposal option (empty blade bank in the bottom of the dispenser).
Even though the Vector is expensive, at least it's a fairly safe investment. It's not a razor you hear much bad said about.
 
Pbgoose said:
Yes but they're fantastic for safe handling and give you a safe disposal option (empty blade bank in the bottom of the dispenser).
Even though the Vector is expensive, at least it's a fairly safe investment. It's not a razor you hear much bad said about.
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Safe disposal isn't a problem. I just tip the blades from my improvised blade bank into an empty (clean) tomato tin and hammer the opening shut and fold it over (my ex-blacksmith approach) and dump it in the steel recycling bins when I do a tip run. (No roadside pickup out here :rolleyes:)

I hadn't thought about it as an investment. So I guess I could at least try one for a while and send it on if it doesn't agree with me...
 
Date:- 24 August 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Yaqi Sagrada Familia Tuxedo Synth. 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Whispers from the Woods (Australian made) ~ All Things Nice "Spiced Sandalwood & Honey"
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Voskhod #2
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (5) / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm (Australian made)

Book 21..... FINALLY!! The last bloody book at the end of the complete series of Patrick O'Brian the final voyage of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin.
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Are you okay @Mark1966? have you already gone nuts ;)
 
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