Shaving notes of the 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!

Enough practice with it and you'll never look back

I tend to prefer milder razors myself. A friend loaned me a Vector and an O.R.E.N. for a shootout a couple weeks ago, and the Vector was pretty rough on me. I used both ProLine and ProGuard blades in them, and the ProGuard was definitely my preference. Even with that the Vector left me hurting a bit, and it still did not do well at all on my upper lip and chin.

I tend to prefer milder razors myself. A friend loaned me a Vector and an O.R.E.N. for a shootout a couple weeks ago, and the Vector was pretty rough on me. I used both ProLine and ProGuard blades in them, and the ProGuard was definitely my preference. Even with that the Vector left me hurting a bit, and it still did not do well at all on my upper lip and chin.

See, I should have sent you an O.R.E.N. too Eric #1.................Eric #2, you AREN'T helping

I tend to prefer milder razors myself. A friend loaned me a Vector and an O.R.E.N. for a shootout a couple weeks ago, and the Vector was pretty rough on me. I used both ProLine and ProGuard blades in them, and the ProGuard was definitely my preference. Even with that the Vector left me hurting a bit, and it still did not do well at all on my upper lip and chin.

See, I should have sent you an O.R.E.N. too Eric #1.................Eric #2, you AREN'T helping 

I tend to prefer milder razors myself. A friend loaned me a Vector and an O.R.E.N. for a shootout a couple weeks ago, and the Vector was pretty rough on me. I used both ProLine and ProGuard blades in them, and the ProGuard was definitely my preference. Even with that the Vector left me hurting a bit, and it still did not do well at all on my upper lip and chin.

See, I should have sent you an O.R.E.N. too Eric #1.................Eric #2, you AREN'T helping 

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!

I liked many things about your post, but most important to me, it provided a detailed account of you playing your inner game.  The inner game affects not only how we shave, but also how well we learn from how we shave.  It is a game of improvement, not perfection, and it sounds to me like you're playing it pretty well.  At any rate, I found your post well worth the time.  

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!

I liked many things about your post, but most important to me, it provided a detailed account of you playing your inner game.  The inner game affects not only how we shave, but also how well we learn from how we shave.  It is a game of improvement, not perfection, and it sounds to me like you're playing it pretty well.  At any rate, I found your post well worth the time.  

Thanks, Mike, greatly appreciate hearing that!

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!

Enough practice with it and you'll never look back

Thanks, Dave, I appreciate your thoughts on this!

I tend to prefer milder razors myself. A friend loaned me a Vector and an O.R.E.N. for a shootout a couple weeks ago, and the Vector was pretty rough on me. I used both ProLine and ProGuard blades in them, and the ProGuard was definitely my preference. Even with that the Vector left me hurting a bit, and it still did not do well at all on my upper lip and chin.

And thank you Eric #2 Smattayu, I enjoy the back and forth, as well as hearing your experience (which sounds like mine when I tried other blades in a sampler pack. Not Fun)

And Eric #2, Smattayu, you can be #1 if you like, as you are the artisan! I would be happy to be #2.

And Eric #2, Smattayu, you can be #1 if you like, as you are the artisan! I would be happy to be #2.

Love that song. And I'm perfectly happy to be Eric #2. You have seniority round these parts.