SOTD 22-28 July 2018

Pre-shave: Black Walnut Oil
Razor: PAA "Prismatic" with Swee-do Handle
Blade: Zorrik Super Platinum
Brush: Rubberset 400 with PAA Switchback Aluminum Top Cap loaded with 24mm "Mother Lode" Synthetic from Strike Gold Shave
Soap: “Goldrush” Limited Edition by The Holy Black
Aftershave: T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel followed by Barbasol "Pacific Rush"

-- Sammy

Eufros Lima Especias - Epsilon Vielong 2B - Timeless Ti 0,68 OC - Astra Verde - Formula K

July 25, 2018
Karve D Plate
Feather
Thäter 4125
Fine Italian Citrus
Soap and Aftershave

Valobra Pre Shave
Doug Korn D7 Manchurian
MergressXL
Feather
B&M Promises
L'Artisan Parfumeur Tea for Two EDT

Thursday SOTD



Razor: Supply Provision The Single Edge Black
Blade: Schick Injector (D4)
Brush: Shavemac 23mm D02 Buffalo Horn
Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: Vitos
Shave Soap: I Coloniali
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming La Concorde

Blackland Dart
Gillette Nacet (2)
Brad Sears DFS LE
Declaration Grooming Colonia Balsamic 

I picked up The Dart this morning. First impressions. The packaging is excellent. A strong thick cardboard box with foam cut to hold the razor firmly. 

Fit and finish. There are some machine marks on the baseplate and the inside of the top cap. These are minimal though. No sharp edges or corners like the V2 Blackbird I owned. A big thumbs up.

With the mixed reviews of the Dart I started the shave with some trepidation. 
The loading of the blade had a faff factor of zero BTW. Another thumbs up.
Looking at the blade exposure I struggled to see how it could be (reportedly) so aggressive. 
Time to find out...

Having read a number of reviews. A steeper angle (riding more towards the safety bar) seemed to be the way to go. This worked for me too, along with a very light touch. 

I didn't think the blade feel was too excessive, for the most apart, apart from on my top lip. I found it very tuggy and struggled to find the right angle. This is the only area of concern I have with the razor.

Rising off after the first pass was the first shock. WOW! Super close apart from on my neck. 
I did 3 passes and two small touch-ups either side of my Adams Apple and that was it!

Is this the most efficient razor I've ever used? YES! "Even more efficient than the R41?" I hear you cry. YES!
It's not the smoothest and it's a razor you need to take great care with. Get the angle wrong and it will bite you.

The finished results were spectacular.

This is my first use and first impressions but it shows great promise. 

Cheers
Rob

Thursday SOTD
July 26, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Feather HS
Paladin Moe
Savon Des Volcans Menthe
Chatillon Lux Colbeck
ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

SOTN
25-JUL-2018

PRE: Noxzema, glycerin rub
SOAP: Wholly Kaw Fougère Bouquet
BRUSH: Shavemac 2B ST
RAZOR: Blackland Sabre L1 -- Maiden Voyage    
BLADE: GEM PTFE (1)
POST: PAA Alum, Thayers Witch Hazel, WK Fougère Bouquet splash

Parker Variant (4,3) & Derby Premium #1
Maggard 30mm Tuxedo
B&M Le Grand Chypre
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
Aqua Velva Blue A/S splash