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Mmm Colonia...bummer you aren’t enjoying the scent as much. It sounds really nice!

The difference between the Astra SPs is that (there’s been some back and forth speculation on this over the interwebz) the solid text is old stock and the outlines text is newer stock. They should shave the same though.

As for the Kai, I also thought they were (blade edge to blade edge) very slightly more wide than normal blades.

Thanks Chris, it's NOT a bad scent. Just not my favorite from Ethos

Oh wow... Gillette Psycho!!

I would love to buy one of those someday (with the key of course)

Awesome shave there Dave!

Oh wow... Gillette Psycho!!

I would love to buy one of those someday (with the key of course)

Awesome shave there Dave!

Thanks Paul and you never know when ANYTHING will leave my den. And yes, it's an original key bought from a member at B&B that was a collector that had DOZENS of razors, some keys and produced many of the popular aftermarket ones so I know it's legit. He joined the Psycho Owners Club I had started over there and made the offer to sell me an original. Got to watch because the ones made by Razor Emp. are very close in resemblance.

Oh wow... Gillette Psycho!!

I would love to buy one of those someday (with the key of course)

Awesome shave there Dave!

Thanks Paul and you never know when ANYTHING will leave my den.  And yes, it's an original key bought from a member at B&B that was a collector that had DOZENS of razors, some keys and produced many of the popular aftermarket ones so I know it's legit. He joined the Psycho Owners Club I had started over there and made the offer to sell me an original. Got to watch because the ones made by Razor Emp. are very close in resemblance.

Please let me know if you ever want to part with it.

thanks

Sneak Peek for tomorrow's shave. On loan to me is an Ever Ready Streamline. I've lusted at these for years but never knew if they were worth the price. I'll find out over the next few shaves.

Wow, fantastic looking razor! 


Enquiring minds need to know, can you give us some history?

Wowza!  In the minds of many, that's about as good as it gets, GEM-wise.  

Enjoy your rendevous  with a piece of history's finest.

Thanks Guys !

Saturday March 20, 2021
Razor: Ever Ready Streamline
Blade: Gem (?)
Brush: Rubberset 400 Cashmere
Soap: Moon Soaps Old School
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Avon Excalibur

So today I went with the same Cashmere in the 400 which is a favorite and we were using another sample from Fluffy Ken. This time Moon Soaps Old School scent. This is a new to me artisan. Here's what the site says about the scent:

"It is scented with an "Old School" aroma to match the old school recipe. A strong tobacco note gives way to earthy vetiver, pungent leather, and woody mahogany, all joined by a warming note of vanilla."

The strength is strong enough to get and enjoy without being offensive/in your face. The base was a nice one that I loaded from the sample pressed in the bowl and then face lathered. It was an enjoyable scent and lather although nothing has me wowed to the point that I want to add it (at this time) to the den that I'm trying to keep "manageable" I would have no problem adding it in the future but don't have the "I NEED IT NOW" feeling to run to my mouse and start clicking.

Now the star of the show is a loaner from Tom White and I am VERY appreciative of his trust to care for this rare and beautiful razor. I loaded a Gem blade that I have no idea how many uses is on. I LOVE the weight and feel of this razor which has the feeling of a solidly built instrument to wield. 1st pass I was trying to decide if I wanted it laying flat against my face or a slight angle which seemed to cut better. I had no problem with it but we're just getting to know each other and what we each need from the other. I enjoyed the shave even though it felt a little rough at times and the against the grain pass (3rd pass) around the mouth and above the lip area had some tugging. I tend to think it's the blade which will be exchanged for a fresh one before using it again tomorrow. All said and done I feel it is a more efficient and probably the most efficient Ever Ready I have ever used. Do I "want" one ? Are you kidding, who doesn't ?!?! It is still a matter of how much I'd be willing to pay to get one in the den. At the moment I am watching a few but while I'd like one, I haven't been convinced to part with the amount it would take to get one.................YET  Succeeding shaves with a fresh blade will tell.
Avon Excalibur is nice after the dry down to me.
Green notes,
Lavender,
Oakmoss,
Leather,
Woods

Have a great Saturday everyone !!