Shaving notes of the MaineYooper

365 consecutive shaves! 



To commemorate this minor celebration, I considered what I was planning to shave with, then made a couple of modifications. 

ALERT!! Corn and Cheese Ahead!


While I "only" shaved, I did so thinking of the interactions I have had with so any folks. Some were enabling me, some taught techniques, some generously gifted me, and all were so supportive, both with shaving knowledge and with personal issues. Thank you.

The Shave 
Razor: Nickel coated brass Overlander
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated (2)
Captain's Choice Unscented soap
Brush: Fluffy Industries Copper handle 86S
Knot: apshaveco Cashmere
Accoutrement: CaD314 PAA Moonscape brush scuttle

Rating:

No small accomplishment Eric, VERY well done !!

No small accomplishment Eric, VERY well done !!

Thanks Dave!

  

Well Done Eric !!!

      

 

  

Congrats Eric!

T minus 1, oh my!

The replacement Asylum injector arrived today, and it shaves great! Mostly what I was hoping for, it being a tad more aggressive. Held lightly and not too steep yielded a very nice shave. 




This is the new head. Actually, Phil at Bull Goose sent a whole new razor!

Replacement? Yes. I had what I thought was an overly aggressive shave on the first outing with the Asylum (I believe I mentioned a bit of face tingling after the shave), and I figured it was the Proline B-20, a new blade to me. So the next day, I put in a sChick and had similar results. But when I posted the photo for that first shave, something caught my eye, and it really stood out when I changed the blade.



I didn't notice it at a different angle!


Here is the first head's underside.



I contacted Phil via the Contact Us button on the website on the 20th and he responded within an hour, saying that doesn't sound good and he'd make it right with a replacement. I had mentioned the photos above but was unable to send them via the website. Phil said he'd like a look, so I sent out 5 or 6 photos. Again, a rapid reply stating he'd be shipping a replacement that day. Due to the weekend, it arrived today, but that is still pretty darn fast! 

I am very happy and wanted to acknowledge Phil and how well I feel he took care of the issue. This is my first dealing with him, and I know that like another vendor there is a bit of a divide on his reputation. Just posting my two cents!

Ive heard of tough whiskers but yours must be next level!

I am back just in time to say congratulations, Eric.

I am back just in time to say congratulations, Eric.

Hey, glad to see you here!

And some days you just can't get out of the box! 


Tyler was sleeping until I got my phone in position! And then Sylvester had to see what was going on! 

Today was a good shave with the Asylum again. 

That is all.

Congratulations Eric!