Dave in KY's Videos and Hangout

2 days in a row!

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#3 tomorrow hopefully a video for Frank......

Friday September 22, 2023
Razor: Alpha Claymore
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Semogue Galahad ??/Boar
Soap: Ethos Watermelon Mint
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Watermelon Mint SFS
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,781
https://youtu.be/GdcC_uLEGJ0

Sorry to hear the audio didn't work out with the other camera. I looked at the reviews for the presumed only compatible mic for that camera. It seems the camera's gain circuit is pretty weak to begin with, compounded by the lavalier/lapel mic dynamics. Essentially pushing in an unamplifed signal into an already poor performing gain circuit isn't going to improve much. I suspect you would literally have to have that right next to your mouth to get any major difference over the internal mic.

Depending on what you decide to do next, I would still be cautious about going with a lapel style mic if you don't want to have it clipped close to your mouth. Even 12 inches away can result in a meaningful drop in level for many of those mics, as they are purposely designed with a narrow band to reject nearby sounds. I think a camera with a decent internal mic should be fine if you are only 12 inches away. There are also affordable wireless lavalier mics but I have not tried any.

Separately, I am going to be wrapping up my shaves with the on loan GEM razors. I mentioned in my SOTD I have been behind on posting but continuing to shave with the razors. Planning to do a shovelhead and MMOC side by side as they each offer a unique shave experience and benefits.

Sorry to hear the audio didn't work out with the other camera. I looked at the reviews for the presumed only compatible mic for that camera. It seems the camera's gain circuit is pretty weak to begin with, compounded by the lavalier/lapel mic dynamics. Essentially pushing in an unamplifed signal into an already poor performing gain circuit isn't going to improve much. I suspect you would literally have to have that right next to your mouth to get any major difference over the internal mic.

Depending on what you decide to do next, I would still be cautious about going with a lapel style mic if you don't want to have it clipped close to your mouth. Even 12 inches away can result in a meaningful drop in level for many of those mics, as they are purposely designed with a narrow band to reject nearby sounds. I think a camera with a decent internal mic should be fine if you are only 12 inches away.  There are also affordable wireless lavalier mics but I have not tried any.

Separately, I am going to be wrapping up my shaves with the on loan GEM razors. I mentioned in my SOTD I have been behind on posting but continuing to shave with the razors. Planning to do a shovelhead and MMOC side by side as they each offer a unique shave experience and benefits.

Thanks for your thoughts on the mic. No hurry on the razors.

Saturday September 23, 2023
Razor: Rockwell 6S Plate 5
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: 2023 TSN LE Walnut/Boti Pink Synthetic
Soap: Ballenclaugh The Woodsman
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Rooster's Nest Bourbon Bay Rum
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,782

Sunday September 24, 2023
Razor: Alpha Claymore
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Trotter "Kickflip"/Synthetic
Soap: Ethos Honeysuckle
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Honeysuckle
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,783

that looks like a fantastic shave! and everything seems color matched perfectly, a true art form!

First time I seen honeysuckle for soap and AS, I would watch out for bees if its the same honeysuckle taste and sweet smelling floral flavor I remember.

that looks like a fantastic shave! and everything seems color matched perfectly, a true art form!

First time I seen honeysuckle for soap and AS, I would watch out for bees if its the same honeysuckle taste and sweet smelling floral flavor I remember.

You know if Frank Dragonsbeard did it, It's the genuine scent and you feel like your sitting on a Honeysuckle bush ! I'll be doing my next video with it and discuss the scent in more detail by the weekend perhaps.

Hope the camera and mic won't give you any more tech issues!, can't wait!

Next soap on my list is honeysuckle =P

Monday September 25, 2023
Razor: Rockwell 6S Plate 5
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: 2023 TSR LE/Boti Synthetic
Soap: GD L'Avventura
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nvea 2 Into 1 Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,784