The Single Edge Gang

Tuesday
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Razor: Mongoose on Rocnel Handle
Brush: @anelcaus 28mm Silver Tip
Lather: TFS Tobacco Verde
Post: Clubman
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Well that's the good thing about the Rolls. You don't need any experience stropping and honing. All you have to do is move the handle back and forth, sliding the blade across either the stone side or leather side. It flips the blade automatically when you start going the other direction.

I have heard that the system does not hone properly, and is only okay for stropping. And that is with a mint system. But what do I know lol

That is quite possible for sure. It sounds like you've done more research on it than I have. I guess the only way to know is to buy one and try it out!

Well that's the good thing about the Rolls. You don't need any experience stropping and honing. All you have to do is move the handle back and forth, sliding the blade across either the stone side or leather side. It flips the blade automatically when you start going the other direction.

I have heard that the system does not hone properly, and is only okay for stropping. And that is with a mint system. But what do I know lol

That is quite possible for sure. It sounds like you've done more research on it than I have. I guess the only way to know is to buy one and try it out!

That is true

General question to you all. Do you find that you need to make your lather a bit wetter for a great SE shave? When I was just using DE, I kind of like a tacky kind of lather and it provides more cushion for me, especially on the first pass. Not so much with SE. I want that lather SUPER slick, reminds me of when I was shaving with a straight razor for a few months. I just keep adding water to the lather for a single edge shave and I get much better results. Just wondering if anyone else that shaves with both DE and SE modifies their lather a bit or if they just keep it the same for both.

It's the same for me. I prefer the lather loose, frothy, and hot rather than tacky and creamy with both DEs and SEs. Seems to work better for me. Just a matter of preference I guess.
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General question to you all. Do you find that you need to make your lather a bit wetter for a great SE shave? When I was just using DE, I kind of like a tacky kind of lather and it provides more cushion for me, especially on the first pass. Not so much with SE. I want that lather SUPER slick, reminds me of when I was shaving with a straight razor for a few months. I just keep adding water to the lather for a single edge shave and I get much better results. Just wondering if anyone else that shaves with both DE and SE modifies their lather a bit or if they just keep it the same for both.

I used to use a tacky lather too, because I thought cushion was more important. But after starting SE shaves I like it slick and wet, even for DE shaves now. I get better results and way less irritation.

Friday
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Razor: Schick I-Type
Brush: Walnut 28mm Silvertip
Lather: Viking
Post: Stetson
Was great to use an injector today, BBS results and no irritation. May have to ride this one out for a while.

Finally tried the Schick injector adjustable and I have to say it's a beautiful shaver.... I don't know what I'm going to do with all my Gillettes now...maybe I'll keep one

Finally tried the Schick injector adjustable and I have to say it's a beautiful shaver.... I don't know what I'm going to do with all my Gillettes now...maybe I'll keep one

Hey Greg....


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The El Jefe is here.

I haven't shaved with it yet, but some first impressions:

It looks typical of the Shavecraft line, blasted aluminum. It has a moderate weight to it, sorry I didn't weigh it. It is nice looking, and a little rounded on the cap.

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Top view compared to a Mongoose:

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So far that's the only good I can say about it. The thread post is so long, that I tried four different handles, and the only one that would fit is the Maggard in the picture. (The only Ikon handle I have is at my son's, while he tries out some different ones.) A couple would come close to tightening up, but I didn't dare put any torque on the aluminum threads. Shavecraft's have enough of a reputation for easily damaged threads, I can't believe this was overlooked.

The tabs that the blade sit on allow a ton of play between the top and bottom head. It isn't hard to do, but you will need to square it up when you tighten the handle. You can tighten it down with the blade mis-aligned a little. Probably not enough to be cutting yourself, but enough to have an uncomfortable shave.

Now the bad part: You need to make sure that when you slide the head tight up against the tabs on the cap and tighten down, that you slide them TO THE BACK. Try to have the two pieces as flush on the back as possible. When I put it together the first time, I wasn't paying much attention, and slid the plate to the front. See the picture above that shows the blade? Does it look like a lot of space between the blade and the plates? If you don't slide the plate to the back of the cap, the handle will tighten the two pieces together, but not clamp down on the blade at all. The blade is actually so loose in there it rattles. The alignment and exposure looked even, but I guess that was just dumb luck. I only noticed because I actually sort of shook it, feeling the heft. Now that could cut a guy. I'm sure it is fine if you pay attention and get it right, but make sure you get it right.

I cannot form a final opinion yet, but solely based on the tolerances this razor is built to, I would have passed. I know it is only a $40 razor, but I am seriously kind of surprised Ikon would put there name on something this bad.


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