Shaving notes of the MaineYooper

Eric, sorry if I missed it but did you post anything on the knot removal process from that Stirling handle?  I’m still pondering how I’m going to do that myself.

Eric, sorry if I missed it but did you post anything on the knot removal process from that Stirling handle?  I’m still pondering how I’m going to do that myself.

This is what I did but I needed about 5 minutes more, maybe even 10. 

It worked out for me.

Eric, sorry if I missed it but did you post anything on the knot removal process from that Stirling handle?  I’m still pondering how I’m going to do that myself.

This is what I did but I needed about 5 minutes more, maybe even 10. 

It worked out for me.

Right, you did post that for me earlier. Memory isn’t what it used to be. So he’s basically steaming the knot. I was considering heating my brush in a sous vide cooker vacuum sealed but the more I think about it, it’s probably more effective if the adhesive is subjected to both heat and moisture. That doesn’t rule out the sous vide technique but instead of vacuum sealing the brush dry I would seal it with some water in the bag. Wouldn’t have to vacuum seal it either a ziplock using the air displacement method. The only advantage I can think of using the sous vide is temperature control. Steam is really darn hot and I wonder if that much heat us necessary and if a lower heat for a longer time could achieve the desired result with less risk of damage to the handle. There’s only one way to find out. Experiment with both techniques.

I think I have success!

I bought 2 of these boar knots (24mm) from AP Shave Co in their sale section. They looked rough and unlikely to be what I wanted, but at $4 on Black Friday, and with the Stirling handle needing a 23-24mm knot, I decided to give it a go.




I set the knot the other day, and did a test lather last night. I am very surprised and impressed! The bristles are a lot softer when wet and soapy!  This is after one lather and rinse.

Eric, sorry if I missed it but did you post anything on the knot removal process from that Stirling handle?  I’m still pondering how I’m going to do that myself.

This is what I did but I needed about 5 minutes more, maybe even 10. 

It worked out for me.

Right, you did post that for me earlier. Memory isn’t what it used to be. So he’s basically steaming the knot. I was considering heating my brush in a sous vide cooker vacuum sealed but the more I think about it, it’s probably more effective if the adhesive is subjected to both heat and moisture. That doesn’t rule out the sous vide technique but instead of vacuum sealing the brush dry I would seal it with some water in the bag. Wouldn’t have to vacuum seal it either a ziplock using the air displacement method. The only advantage I can think of using the sous vide is temperature control. Steam is really darn hot and I wonder if that much heat us necessary and if a lower heat for a longer time could achieve the desired result with less risk of damage to the handle. There’s only one way to find out. Experiment with both techniques.

I still agree this sounds like a good plan and reiterate the need to document with video for us to see it succeed or...............

I think I have success!

I bought 2 of these boar knots (24mm) from AP Shave Co in their sale section. They looked rough and unlikely to be what I wanted, but at $4 on Black Friday, and with the Stirling handle needing a 23-24mm knot, I decided to give it a go.




I set the knot the other day, and did a test lather last night. I am very surprised and impressed! The bristles are a lot softer when wet and soapy!  This is after one lather and rinse.

This is what I did but I needed about 5 minutes more, maybe even 10. 

It worked out for me.

Right, you did post that for me earlier. Memory isn’t what it used to be. So he’s basically steaming the knot. I was considering heating my brush in a sous vide cooker vacuum sealed but the more I think about it, it’s probably more effective if the adhesive is subjected to both heat and moisture. That doesn’t rule out the sous vide technique but instead of vacuum sealing the brush dry I would seal it with some water in the bag. Wouldn’t have to vacuum seal it either a ziplock using the air displacement method. The only advantage I can think of using the sous vide is temperature control. Steam is really darn hot and I wonder if that much heat us necessary and if a lower heat for a longer time could achieve the desired result with less risk of damage to the handle. There’s only one way to find out. Experiment with both techniques.

I still agree this sounds like a good plan and reiterate the need to document with video for us to see it succeed or...............

Documented success is sweet but let’s get real, who doesn’t love an epic fail video!!

I think I have success!

I bought 2 of these boar knots (24mm) from AP Shave Co in their sale section. They looked rough and unlikely to be what I wanted, but at $4 on Black Friday, and with the Stirling handle needing a 23-24mm knot, I decided to give it a go.




I set the knot the other day, and did a test lather last night. I am very surprised and impressed! The bristles are a lot softer when wet and soapy!  This is after one lather and rinse.

Right, you did post that for me earlier. Memory isn’t what it used to be. So he’s basically steaming the knot. I was considering heating my brush in a sous vide cooker vacuum sealed but the more I think about it, it’s probably more effective if the adhesive is subjected to both heat and moisture. That doesn’t rule out the sous vide technique but instead of vacuum sealing the brush dry I would seal it with some water in the bag. Wouldn’t have to vacuum seal it either a ziplock using the air displacement method. The only advantage I can think of using the sous vide is temperature control. Steam is really darn hot and I wonder if that much heat us necessary and if a lower heat for a longer time could achieve the desired result with less risk of damage to the handle. There’s only one way to find out. Experiment with both techniques.

I still agree this sounds like a good plan and reiterate the need to document with video for us to see it succeed or...............

Documented success is sweet but let’s get real, who doesn’t love an epic fail video!!

Those are my specialty

Here are a few shots of the dry APShave $4 boar. I think I have hand lathered it 5 times. 



And here it is after lathering my face tonight. It was feeling softer after a soak, so I made the lather in my scuttle, then "washed" my face. Amazing, it was just a bit pokey, but nothing too bad. So boar 9 has been added to the pen!


And the Kai Protouch MG were chosen for tomorrow's shave. Time for me to take notes after the next few shaves!


Yes, I believe I do!

Science Experiment #1: Kai Capt Titan Mild Protouch MG.

I looked back over my log, and found that I had mixed feelings about the blade in the Vector. It would be okay, but not smooth feeling, almost as if I could feel the guard. But in the Hawk v3, with its TiBam titanium handle, it was very impressive. I was even able to go ATG under my nose, something that only a mild injector could do without weepers or irritation!

The plan is 3 to 4 shaves, then switch to the Kai Capt Titan Mild f
for the rest of the week.

Semogue 830 update: loaded longer, and built the lather in the scuttle more instead of my face, and had plenty for 3 passes!

Workplace update: I was afraid I was going to lose my PTO as I hadn't heard from corporate. But I found out that I will get most of it, and will be joining Fluffy this Friday by having the rest of the month off!

Hope you all are doing well!

Nice! Congrats on the time off.  Guess you’ll be tinkering in your workshop too? ?

Great news on the PTO.