#4,591

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(12-23-2023, 03:15 PM)ewk Wrote: It was a bit of a stream-of-consciousness/non sequiter. The striped ginger ale-sipping badger triggered Pepe Le Pieu in my warped imagination.

No worries, I just didn't know if I was supposed to respond and how. Didn't want to ignore. I get those moments all the time Happy2

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#4,592

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Sunday December 24, 2023
Razor: Blackland Ti Vector
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Spartan Custom/Cashmere
Soap: MacDuff's Prairie Rum Runner
AS : Witch Hazel + Thor's Hammer Lime Bay Rum
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,873
https://youtu.be/cdv_LvT93LU

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#4,593

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(12-24-2023, 01:27 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Sunday December 24, 2023
Razor: Blackland Ti Vector
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Spartan Custom/Cashmere
Soap: MacDuff's Prairie Rum Runner
AS : Witch Hazel + Thor's Hammer Lime Bay Rum
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,873
https://youtu.be/cdv_LvT93LU
Great video Dave, and FWIW I think the mustache is looking great.  I have pretty much the same perceptions of the titanium (Ti) vs stainless steel (SS) Blackbird and Vector.  The Ti Blackbird came to my den after the SS version, and the difference was, as you say, like night and day, and very much to my liking for the reasons you mentioned.  The Ti Vector also came to my den after the SS version.  For me, the difference was also striking and very much to my liking, but not initially to the same degree as the Blackbird.  However, the Ti Vector has become my MRFMR ("Most Reached For Modern Razor").  I have grown to enjoy lighter weight razors, including many vintage ones and the Timeless Aluminum.  Compared to their heavier SS cousins, I find the lightweight versions easier to wield with a feather touch (no pun intended), and that makes for a smoother, more relaxed and enjoyable shave.  Of course, this is a very personal thing, and no doubt some will prefer heavier razors for the same reason I prefer the lighter ones.  To each his own.  

Once again:  Great video Dave, and for me personally, a very pleasant way to start Christmas eve day.  Thank you, and best of the season to you.

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#4,594

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Thanks Mike, I too think that I may prefer the titanium for the weight as well as the softness. Subconsciously it's probably much easier on my arthritic joints.

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#4,595

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Monday December 25, 2023
Razor: Alpha Claymore
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Semogue OC/Boar
Soap: IColoniali
AS : Witch Hazel + Terre D'Hermes
Fragrance: Terre D'Hermes
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,874
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#4,596

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Tuesday December 26, 2023
Razor: YUMA
Blade: Vintage Polsilver/Wizamet (Poland)
Brush: Stirling-Zenith/Boar
Soap: DFS Horizons
AS : Witch Hazel + DFS Horizons Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,875

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#4,597

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
Wednesday December 27, 2023
Razor: YUMA
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Semogue Galahad/Boar
Soap: Ethos Peppermint
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Peppermint Skin Food Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,876
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#4,598

Scentsless Shaver
Oakland, ME
(12-27-2023, 03:23 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Wednesday December 27, 2023
Razor: YUMA
Blade: Wizamet 
Brush: Semogue Galahad/Boar
Soap: Ethos Peppermint
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Peppermint Skin Food Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,876
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Great pics, Dave!

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#4,599

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(12-27-2023, 03:41 AM)MaineYooper Wrote:
(12-27-2023, 03:23 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Wednesday December 27, 2023
Razor: YUMA
Blade: Wizamet 
Brush: Semogue Galahad/Boar
Soap: Ethos Peppermint
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Peppermint Skin Food Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,876
[Image: yvqzP42.jpg]
[Image: Yl7ZM25.jpg]

Great pics, Dave!

Thanks Eric

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#4,600
(12-24-2023, 01:27 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Sunday December 24, 2023
Razor: Blackland Ti Vector
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Spartan Custom/Cashmere
Soap: MacDuff's Prairie Rum Runner
AS : Witch Hazel + Thor's Hammer Lime Bay Rum
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,873
https://youtu.be/cdv_LvT93LU

Enjoyable video as always. Did you happen to try the Atelier DURDAN La Faulx during its pass around? Just curious if you had any comparative thoughts. I previously owned and moved on my SS Vector, as the La Faulx was a better fit for me (It has turned out to be one of my top razors overall). But I have occasionally wondered about the Vector in Ti. I had assumed the Ti might not have as dramatic an impact given the overall dimensions and weight of the SS variant. So it was interesting to hear your comparison mentioned in the video.

Hope you had a great Christmas!

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