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Sunday November 21, 2021
Razor: NOS Schick Adjustable
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum Teflon
Brush: Trotter Handcraft /Rubberset 400 Cashmere Knots
Soap: 2 Test Soaps (Same except for Lanolin vs Shea Butter)
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: n/a
Fragrance: n/a
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,110
olschoolsteel
https://youtu.be/dTVNhQzz1hM

Doh! I'll need to come back to his video later.

I have the two soap sampled inbound. Don't want to taint my test by seeing your use and thoughts beforehand.

Happy Sunday Dave!

Good idea, looking forward to your thoughts !

Monday November 22, 2021
Razor: Ronson
Blade: Injector
Brush: Trotter Handcraft Ida/Maggards 2 Band Badger
Soap: Test Soap
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: n/a
Fragrance: n/a
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,111

****SPOILER ALERT to Soap Testers****
olschoolsteel
Today I decided to use just one of the soaps as I would normally. They are the same except for 1 with Lanolin and 1 with Shea Butter. Not sure which I had but to me, they were nearly if not identical in yesterday's shave that I don't think it would matter. Had a great shave and went with a low structure lather that was wet and SLICK. Post shave feel with nothing is VERY nice, soft and supple ! I will try again tomorrow with this method of loading the brush but again with a synthetic and see if I can get a thicker structure while maintaining hydration and slickness. The Ronson was a great close shave now that I feel it afterwards. I think the injector blade may not be my favorite that I had loaded in it and will need to try another shave with my preferred Injector blade. I don't care for the shave angle it requires to hold the razor at but you can't complain with results like I received.....................................YES I can GREAT shave but I would take either of my Shake Sharps over the Ronson ANY day. Still a cool piece of history built to last multiple lifetimes. Have a great day everyone !!
https://youtu.be/TTh6ktm0QK4

Tuesday November 23, 2021
Razor: Bumpless Micromatic
Blade: Gem
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Soap: Test Soap
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: n/a
Fragrance: n/a
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,112

3rd shave with the Sheep fat Test soap and each shave was better than the previous. This last one was everything you would expect from a shave soap. I was able to use a synthetic brush and load it from the bowl as I would from a tub and face lather. I had enough product that it lathered easily for enough to get 3 full passes and some to spare. It was a richer feeling lather and plenty slick enough for me with a nice sheen on the face. For 3 days now I have used ZERO post shave products except for my Humphrey's which is my witch hazel equivalent. My face feels soft and as it should. Not dry and not greasy but just as it should. The scent described to me was nonexistent. The soap was being tested for performance alone but if doing scents I would say that it would need a great deal more to be detectable. That said I would have no problem buying and using this soap exactly as it is and I have ZERO unscented soaps in the den (except for Williams of course). Great job olschoolsteel David and the Soap maker. Have a great day Everyone !

High praise, from a tough shave product judge. 
Restaurants chase after Michelin Stars. 
Dave once in a great while awards “Kentucky Stars”.

I had one of these seldom seen razors before and the blades available are subpar carpet blades so I sold it. Read about a way to use I think it was an AC Style blade and so have been watching for another to buy. Saw this listed for $10 or best offer. I sent a $15 offer and was told it was declined because they had 5 watchers and they wanted to let the auction run. I preceded to bid $15 and had the high bid at $10. No other bids and I get it cheaper a $10 plus shipping......SCORE ! Now where did I read about using an AC Blade again?..............Off to hunt.

High praise, from a tough shave product judge. 
Restaurants chase after Michelin Stars. 
Dave once in a great while awards “Kentucky Stars”.

Thanks Ken and hope all is as well as it can be in your world

I'm no genius, but I anticipate (and hope for) a video in Dave's future when this new razor arrives...just a hunch!

I'm no genius, but I anticipate (and hope for) a video in Dave's future when this new razor arrives...just a hunch!

Smart Marmot

Wednesday November 24, 2021
Razor: Shade RFB
Blade: Half a Shark Platinum
Brush: Star 566 Boar
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Guerlain Vetiver
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,113

Love the look of the shade RFB on the brass Karve handle. Like they were meant all along to be paired.