Dave in KY's Videos and Hangout

Very nice! Quite the nice pass around set!
I also was happy to see I am not the only shaver to find a spot at rinsing and take another swipe! Thanks, Dave, for sharing the razor and shave with us.

Thanks for watching Eric

Sunday July 31, 2022
Razor: Atelier Durdan "Le Maurice" 1.20 Gap
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Sorrentino "Orange Crush"/Cashmere
Soap: Signature Hibernia
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Florida Water
Fragrance: Scuderia Ferrari Black
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,363
https://youtu.be/l1gbTNRZgzI

Thanks for that excellent video Dave.  I am going to plagiarize my own youTube comment, and extend it a bit.

One of the things I enjoyed about the video was your discussion of gap, exposure, head geometry, and blade feel.  It is a good reminder that razor performance depends on a complex interaction of factors, and the only reliable test of razor performance is shaving.  I will eventually see for myself the beautiful pass around set that Augustin prepared for us.  In the meantime, I am curious to know if you see any differences in cap size or shape.  I know that as a rule of thumb, caps are interchangeable, but they don't have to be.

Sunday July 31, 2022
Razor: Atelier Durdan "Le Maurice" 1.20 Gap
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Sorrentino "Orange Crush"/Cashmere
Soap: Signature Hibernia
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Florida Water
Fragrance: Scuderia Ferrari Black
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,363
https://youtu.be/l1gbTNRZgzI

Thanks for that excellent video Dave.  I am going to plagiarize my own youTube comment, and extend it a bit.

One of the things I enjoyed about the video was your discussion of gap, exposure, head geometry, and blade feel.  It is a good reminder that razor performance depends on a complex interaction of factors, and the only reliable test of razor performance is shaving.  I will eventually see for myself the beautiful pass around set that Augustin prepared for us.  In the meantime, I am curious to know if you see any differences in cap size or shape.  I know that as a rule of thumb, caps are interchangeable, but they don't have to be.

See that, you can't sneak nothing past Mike. When comparing them the .80, 1.0 and 1.20 caps all appear the same. The 1.0 and 1.20 bases to the naked eye appear the same but the .80 is easily seen as narrower than the other 2. Good question Mike

Alas, lots of stuff gets by me, and I'm lucky if shows up on a later radar sweep. But no matter to that. Thanks Dave in KY.

Monday August 1, 2022
Razor: Atelier Durdan "Le Maurice" .80 Gap Titanium
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Trotter "Vein Quartz"/Badger
Soap: WK La Fougère Parfaite
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Brut Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,364

Decided to try the shallow end of the pool today with the .80 Titanium head. The open comb and staright bar sides felt equally comfortable and the angle is easy to find. Don't ask me what the cutting angle is as I never put a protractor to my face. Let's just say it is easy to find the correct cutting angle and get a close shave. A little more buffing was needed to get to the same smooth shave I desire but was easily done without any irritation whatsoever. It's been a pleasure sampling this fine collection. It's clear Augustin has done his homework and trialing things before presenting rather than aftr the fact and then needing to correct things. Will try the SS 1.0 Gap tomorrow. Everyone have a great day !

Tuesday August 2, 2022
Razor: Atelier Durdan "Le Maurice" 1.00 Gap 316L
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Wolf Whisker Beehive/Badger
Soap: Ballenclaugh Honey and Tobacco
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,365

Another BEAUTIFUL shave with the Le Maurice this time with the 1.00 Gap SS and I believe this is the sweet spot for me. All 3 are smooth operators and efficient. In my opinion the only advantage the highest gap would be is for those that don't shave every day. Again, this is my opinion. This is a razor I would love to have in the Titanium polished 1.00 gap Straight Bar if I had the budget. Another shave tomorrow perhaps on video before sanitizing and boxing up the set to mail to AJSharp by Thursday. Have a great day everyone !

Wednesday August 3, 2022
Razor: Atelier Durdan "Le Maurice" 1.00 Gap 316L
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Stuart/Timberwolf
Soap: 1953 Williams Shave Cream w/Lanotrate 25
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: 1953 Aqua Velva
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,366
https://youtu.be/WxeOCnl9j4M

Thursday August 4, 2022
Razor: Gratiot Krect Spiral Curve Slant
Blade: Tatra Platinum
Brush: Graydog Cocobolo/Synbad
Soap: Ethos Shave MD
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Pitralon Classic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,367

Friday August 5, 2022
Razor: Overlander
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Spartan Custom/Cashmere
Soap: Ballenclaugh The Woodsman
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,368

One of my customers is a shopping plaza and he has 2 dead Pine Trees that are threatening the parking area and cars. So I got the side Gig to take them down and remove them. Heading out early today to set up a perimeter before the coffee shop patrons start to show up and park near the victim trees. That's why I chose the Woodsman for my soap today. Great smooth shave. Have a great day !

Saturday August 6, 2022
Razor: Pearl Blaze
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Trotter "Kickflip"/Synthetic
Soap: McDuff's Birch + Root
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Nivea Deep
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,369
https://youtu.be/DwHmU9Ow6RQ