SOTD 14-20 March 2021

Phoenix Shaving "Sun Down" Shave Soap
Phoenix Shaving "Amber Aerolite"
Phoenix Shaving META-4 SS
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (10)
Alum
Phoenix Shaving "Sun Down" Splash + 444 + Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Tuesday, March 16

La Savonnière du Moulin~~Simpson D3~~1947 Gillette Super-Speed/Sharp Star~~Amouage Epic
Have a great day!

'Pre: Warm Water
Soap: C&E Nomad
Razor: Asylum 17-4
Blade: Personna (2)
Brush: Paladin Tulip in butterscotch
24 hrs. of stubble
Two Passes: An irritating, and not close at all shave from a brand new $230 razor . . . .

So, I knew before I even started shaving that this was a defective razor. Phil at Bullgoose has publicly acknowledged that these are all defective razors, due to a machining defect.  [Note also that I spotted and reported this defect, being the amateur I am, after no more than five minutes of careful attention].  Phil has also publicly pledged that he will provide full refunds to all purchasers.  That’s good, because this razor is a good old-fashioned turkey.  When the top cap is screwed down fully it’s literally impossible to get this razor to shave.  It was only after I unscrewed the top cap partially (treating the razor like an “adjustable” razor, as touted by certain makers of other razors) that I was able to get the razor to cut at all.  Even then, it was rough and irritating and required a very shallow angle.  

Now, I fully realize that mistakes happen, and I’m much relieved that Phil is an upstanding and ethical vendor/manufacturer who's publicly pledged to fix this.  (I’m also fully aware that this readily distinguishes Phil from the alleged (and not refuted) actions of the razor designer/manufacturer [who shall remain nameless] who “inspired” Phil to manufacture and sell the Asylum 17-4).  Still, I can’t help but wonder who would offer for sale, and accept payment for, an expensive razor without first carefully inspecting and actually using the razor? 

Well even the best of us make big mistakes and, once all is both said and done, there’ll be no real harm done.  On the upside, there might now be one more widely-recognized ethical upstanding person, in the wet shaving community, who has a much deeper appreciation for, and a more evolved understanding of, the difficulties of manufacturing and marketing a high-end razor.  (That’s not even mentioning the difficulties of also designing a razor that can command respect and high prices over the long-term).  

There’s no joy here.  None at all.  There’s absolutely no joy in witnessing someone else’s mistakes.  Also, there is no joy in being adversely affected by someone else’s mistakes.  And that’s all that needs to be said about that particular subject too.

'Pre: Warm Water
Soap: C&E Nomad
Razor: Asylum 17-4
Blade: Personna (2)
Brush: Paladin Tulip in butterscotch
24 hrs. of stubble
Two Passes: An irritating, and not close at all shave from a brand new $230 razor . . . .

So, I knew before I even started shaving that this was a defective razor. Phil at Bullgoose has publicly acknowledged that these are all defective razors, due to a machining defect.  [Note also that I spotted and reported this defect, being the amateur I am, after no more than five minutes of careful attention].  Phil has also publicly pledged that he will provide full refunds to all purchasers.  That’s good, because this razor is a good old-fashioned turkey.  When the top cap is screwed down fully it’s literally impossible to get this razor to shave.  It was only after I unscrewed the top cap partially (treating the razor like an “adjustable” razor, as touted by certain makers of other razors) that I was able to get the razor to cut at all.  Even then, it was rough and irritating and required a very shallow angle.  

Now, I fully realize that mistakes happen, and I’m much relieved that Phil is an upstanding and ethical vendor/manufacturer who's publicly pledged to fix this.  (I’m also fully aware that this readily distinguishes Phil from the alleged (and not refuted) actions of the razor designer/manufacturer [who shall remain nameless] who “inspired” Phil to manufacture and sell the Asylum 17-4).  Still, I can’t help but wonder who would offer for sale, and accept payment for, an expensive razor without first carefully inspecting and actually using the razor? 

Well even the best of us make big mistakes and, once all is both said and done, there’ll be no real harm done.  On the upside, there might now be one more widely-recognized ethical upstanding person, in the wet shaving community, who has a much deeper appreciation for, and a more evolved understanding of, the difficulties of manufacturing and marketing a high-end razor.  (That’s not even mentioning the difficulties of also designing a razor that can command respect and high prices over the long-term).  

There’s no joy here.  None at all.  There’s absolutely no joy in witnessing someone else’s mistakes.  Also, there is no joy in being adversely affected by someone else’s mistakes.  And that’s all that needs to be said about that particular subject too.

Can't say I'm surprised. It was a no-win situation from the beginning. 

Tuesday AM 2021-03-16
National Freedom of Information Day


Rooney 2/1 Faux Horn Finest (22/53)
Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil shaving cream (vintage) 
Haircut & Shave P076-SB 17-4
Personna Super Platinum Chrome (10)
Ginger's Garden Almond aftershave

B&M Fougère Angelique set/ Paladin Falstaff Oneblade Copper/ SC Integrity balm

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - Shave of the Day

Prep  ||  Cantu Pre-Shave Scrub

Brush  ||  Heritage Collection dubl duck

Soap  ||  Barrister and Mann 42

Razor  ||  Timeless Razor Open-Comb / Wizamet Super Iridium (1)

A/S  ||  Avon Cool Seas / Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 Balm

Growth  ||  45.0 Hours

Razorock .95 SS Lupo & Gillette Nacet

Yaqi 24mm Heavy Metal

Ethos Dragonsbeard V2 soap

Ethos Dragonsbeard V2 skin food splash

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intesnse eau de parfum

Prep: Razorock pre barba
Bowl: Fine
Brush: Morris & Forndran Heritage II L7
Soap: A&E Monte Carlo
Razor: Wolfman WR1 SB Darwin
Blade: Souplex
Post: Alum Rub
AS: Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Rebeira Porto



Best Regards