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Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Thursday February 13, 2025
Razor: Paradigm Ti Diamondback
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Graydog Cocobolo/Synbad
Soap: Ethos Vanilla Safi
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Vanilla Safi
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,290
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#5,352

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Friday February 14, 2025
Razor: Shield Gem Style
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Knothead "Dragonsbeard"/Whipped Dog Silvertip Badger
Soap: Ethos Dragonsbeard
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Dragonsbeard
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,291
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#5,353

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Saturday February 15, 2025
Razor: Shield Gem Style
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Opus Custom "Dave in KY"/Tuxedo Knot
Soap: HC&C Gunslinger
AS : Witch Hazel + CHH Tobacco
Fragrance: Mancera Red Tobacco
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,292
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#5,354

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Sunday February 16, 2025
Razor: Shield Gem Style
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Knothead Brushworks "Kentuckian"/Timberwolf Knot
Soap: Barrister and Mann Mûir(e) Wood
AS : Witch Hazel + Barrister and Mann Mûir(e) Wood Splash
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann Mûir(e) Wood EdT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,293
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#5,355

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Monday February 17, 2025
Razor: Paradigm Ti Diamondback
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Paladin 28mm Ivory Chief
Soap: Ethos Russian Tea
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Russian Tea Splash
Fragrance: Scuderia Ferrari Black EdT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,294
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#5,356

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Tuesday February 18, 2025
Razor: Stando Mokosz
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Long Ebonite Yakimono 28mm Reserve VI Bulb
Soap: Tabac Stick
AS : Witch Hazel + CHH Tobacco
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,295
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#5,357

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Wednesday February 19, 2025
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo Aggressive
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Leonidam Badger
Soap: DG Peaches and Scream
AS : Witch Hazel + DG Peaches and Scream
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,296

5 Razors have been generously shared with me to experience 1) Smart Helix Apollo Aggressive 2) Blackland Tradere 3) Above The Tie H Plate 4) Rocnel Elite Brass 5) Russian Standard OC 1.30 Gap SS (I'm guessing it may be the Homelike razor but not sure)

Decided to try the Apollo first off. Attractive razor with nice grip on the handle without being overly aggressive as some can be. Goldilocks grip we'll call it. The shave was uneventful as far as being too aggressive and a nice finish to my mug was achieved. I would describe the shave as rough feeling though. Not rough, it's going to bite me but rough in the edge of the baseplate seems to feel rough with each stroke like the edge is too sharp on the baseplate. Not a bad shave but not a comfortable experience to me. I could shave with it and get a great shave as I did and may be able to adjust and dial it in with more shaves but honestly there are too many razors out there that don't require that much adjusting to get a comfortable and better experience. I am excited to have the chance to try this one and the others though as they are all new experiences to me. Have a great day everyone !
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(02-19-2025, 01:26 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Wednesday February 19, 2025
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo Aggressive
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Leonidam Badger
Soap: DG Peaches and Scream
AS : Witch Hazel + DG Peaches and Scream
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,296

5 Razors have been generously shared with me to experience 1) Smart Helix Apollo Aggressive 2) Blackland Tradere 3) Above The Tie H Plate 4) Rocnel Elite Brass 5) Russian Standard OC 1.30 Gap SS (I'm guessing it may be the Homelike razor but not sure)

Decided to try the Apollo first off. Attractive razor with nice grip on the handle without being overly aggressive as some can be. Goldilocks grip we'll call it. The shave was uneventful as far as being too aggressive and a nice finish to my mug was achieved. I would describe the shave as rough feeling though. Not rough, it's going to bite me but rough in the edge of the baseplate seems to feel rough with each stroke like the edge is too sharp on the baseplate. Not a bad shave but not a comfortable experience to me. I could shave with it and get a great shave as I did and may be able to adjust and dial it in with more shaves but honestly there are too many razors out there that don't require that much adjusting to get a comfortable and better experience. I am excited to have the chance to try this one and the others though as they are all new experiences to me. Have a great day everyone !
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Good review Bluegrass. Very curious to see your run through!

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#5,359

Scentsless Shaver
Oakland, ME
Very nice and informative write up, Dave. The razor does look great but too bad about the sharp edges. Happy hump day!

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Add me to the list Dave. Your reviews are the real deal, for which reason, I always enjoy them.

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