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Williams Wednesday
Wednesday March 17, 2021
Razor: Gillette #22
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Teton Zen Series "Bob Ross"
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Nautica Blue

So for Williams Wednesday I chose my usual setup of Vintage Williams Soap and one of the various Vintage Aqua Velva Splashes. The Gillette #22 4th generation did a marvelous job of whisker wacking. 2nd use and I'm really liking this razor. I like the heft and the build feels so much more solid than my Fatboy which feels gawmy ( how's my Maine speech there Eric?) and the tto mechanism is so smooth and fluid feeling. Starting to wonder if I need the FB that seldom see's use and will even less now. An adjustable is so wasted on me as I just set on what I like and it stays. Topped with some Nautica Blue and ready to tackle the day. Have an awesome day Folks !!

That is a gorgeous looking razor. I will have to get back to you on the accent, which couldn't be a as bad as Tom Bosley (Murder She Wrote) as Hookt Awn Fonix is failing me! Gaw-my?! I'll keep trying to decipher it!
Fun read, in any event. I will look up the #22, as I am unfamiliar with this razor.

That is a gorgeous looking razor. I will have to get back to you on the accent, which couldn't be a as bad as Tom Bosley (Murder She Wrote) as Hookt Awn Fonix is failing me! Gaw-my?! I'll keep trying to decipher it!
Fun read, in any event. I will look up the #22, as I am unfamiliar with this razor.

Thanks Eric, Many of these razors were basically the same but # designation was determined by which case it was. Mine is a triangular stamped base plate with Pat Pending engraved so 4th generation Aristocrat in the large black case

I cannot condone such negative talk about Fatboy’s. You know there is such a thing as “Fat shaming”. I think the current administration is starting legislation to outlaw this type of post. 
Jk

I cannot condone such negative talk about Fatboy’s. You know there is such a thing as “Fat shaming”. I think the current administration is starting legislation to outlaw this type of post. 
Jk

Got a real pretty one for ya

Great shave Dave! Those British Aristocrats sure are lookers! I much prefer that handle style to the US versions.

Hope you’re having a blessed day buddy!

Cool razor. I may need to snag one of those. I like the idea of more heft in a vintage Gillette. Fatboy's feel so light and thin. The name is not very fitting!

Nice shave Dave! I’m going to have to try Williams one of these days!

Nice shave Dave! I’m going to have to try Williams one of these days!

The vintage really is some slick stuff

Thursday March 18, 2021
Razor: Krect Spiral Curve Slant
Blade: Wizamet (6)
Brush: Mr EE LE Brush #006
Soap: PAA Hotel Cecil
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Skin Bracer
Fragrance: Azzaro Visit

Had a few new to me things to use today. Soap sample 1 of 4 from Ken Fluffy and a BST buy from Don draebeard of a re-plated Krect Spiral Curve Slant. Also 1st use of my LE Mr EE Aluminum handle Brush. Thanks Evan !! This thing has a nice heft I didn't expect. So the brush feels great and the new synthetic knot gave a up few fake hairs that must have been loose. It was great to use in the lathering bowl for the soap sample. Unfortunately when cleaning it I noticed the silicone was loose and so I lifted it out easily and will try again with silicone. If that doesn't work, I will set it with some epoxy. I don't usually have trouble with silicone but maybe it is the aluminum or just didn't get enough in it trying to keep it from oozing out around the hairs. No worries, easy fix to get it right.

The soap is a maker I don't buy from for a couple reasons but happy to try the CK6 formula in Hotel Cecil which is a homage to Burma Shave. Here's what the site says about the scent:
Scent Profile: Talc, Cardamom, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Kephalis, Sandalwood, Cedar, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Oakwood and Oakmoss.

I'll be honest that the scent was lost on me as it was too light or it's just me. I just got a light soap scent not like a bright fresh soap but just a maybe slight powder, but just a mild non descriptive scent. Again, maybe just my nose but it was nice. Not distracting other than I kept holding the brush to my nose trying to sniff what I was missing. Lathering it in the bowl it starts out a fibrous, stringy goo (I like that) and got it to a nice lather but I think I ran it past the water band and it wasn't as creamy as I know it can be. That was user error and using a bowl which I'm not used to as I face lather. Nice soap but again, not a buy for me. I do appreciate getting to try the CK6 and thank the gentlemen from Maryland 

Next up is the Re-Plated Krect. I had one re-plated and wasn't happy with how it effected the shave and so sold it. I was fortunate t find another in decent shape and have the shaves I missed from this cool slant sans the shiny factor. I was VERY hesitant to get this one but Don said he was able to with 2 shims get the shaves smoothed out. It did appear a tad looser than mine but will hold a blade without a shim but not enough to feel confident it won't swing open. I added a single shim and got a fairly smooth shave. Smooth most all the time but some strokes I could sense a tad of roughness. I may try a 2nd shim and experiment but I have to say I am glad I took a chance and picked it up. It will give me a shiny spare to use of a hard to come by piece of history that I LOVE the shaves from when not altered and original as my other one is. 2 shims may just get it there as well.

That's it for the shave. Yesterday I spent over 3 hours putting together a huge piece of wood furniture from a box that had my back out. Today I rest and recuperate to be able to work tomorrow. I love how they have us on their payroll assembling things without pay  Have a great day Everyone !!