(This post was last modified: 03-28-2021, 06:13 PM by MaineYooper.)
Vector Shave with Kai Protouch MG, #1.
The Ethos Clean, along with the scuttle, provided a luxurious lather this morning. I used my 26mm SynBad to spread the goodness, and then started the procedure. And at the beginning I did feel like I was going into a procedure, as I remember the rough feel from December when I tried the Protouch blades. But I think I have actually learned somethings about the Vector, from help from the guys in the Journal Club as well as using the razor. So I came in light, and more shallow.
What a rewarding shave! It took only a few strokes, but by the end of pass 1, I was feeling more confident and the razor was not feeling harsh at all. It seemed to be just a smidge or two milder than when I do the same with the Schick Proline blade, but didn't seem to be on the edge of biting me! My end goal is to get experienced enough with the Vector to go back to those smooth Prolines and not feel like the training wheels were removed before I was ready. Recently I found myself only using the Vector if I had more than 24 hours growth and almost white-knuckled the shave.
Here is an advert for the Protouch, stolen from the net:
Here is my quick snap shot from this morning:
Those "guards" or nibs look like sharp teeth. But keeping the razor a little shallow seemed to help. A Vector fan on B&B site loves Protouch, and advocates a steeper shave to lessen irritation. I may try that but right now I am so happy to have that RCS experience with my refreshed face feel that I bang on about. From the Vector!
Back when Dave lent me his, I think he had a bet with himself that I wouldn't like it, as I lean more towards mild razors. And he was almost right! The Blackbird was too much for my face. The Vector, almost, but it gave such an amazingly close shave with almost (for me) no irritation that I found one on the BST and acquired it without over thinking it.
Reality Check: This is one shave. I have the week to go, but I start hopeful. Honestly, I envisioned a rough feeling repeat experience, and didn't really expect to continue. So this is indeed a win for me!
Thanks for taking time that you will never get back to read my thoughts!
- Eric
Put your message in a modem,
And throw it in the Cyber Sea
--Rush, "Virtuality"
Overloader of brushes, Overlander fanboy, Schickhead, and a GEM in the rough!