There and Back Again, A Wet-Shaver's Tale

I’ve been so close to pulling the trigger on a Nano Oren. Your post is not what I need to read Eric.

Same here.  At times like this, I remind myself that it doesn't always pay to be open minded.

I’ve been so close to pulling the trigger on a Nano Oren. Your post is not what I need to read Eric.

Same here.  At times like this, I remind myself that it doesn't always pay to be open minded.

Since Eric offered to send his to Ken I can offer you to use my set if you would like to try it out Mike, just say the word?

I’ve been so close to pulling the trigger on a Nano Oren. Your post is not what I need to read Eric.

Same here.  At times like this, I remind myself that it doesn't always pay to be open minded.

Since Eric offered to send his to Ken I can offer you to use my set if you would like to try it out Mike, just say the word?

Thanks Dave.  The V1 didn't wow me, but this one might.  I wouldn't be using it until June though, on account of my 30DC commitment, but if it's okay after that, I would like to try it.  I'd be happy to reciprocate too, if there is something we can come up with.

5/13 SOTD

Razor: Enders Speed Razor
Blade: Taconic
Brush: Sorrentino Turquoise
Soap: Barrister Reserve Lavender
Aftershave: Ethos Grooming Lavender Supreme

Next in the SE determination test is the Enders Speed razor. This one takes injector blades, but requires the addition of a shim which Dave in KY was kind enough to send me. It felt like a lavender kind of day, so Barrister Reserve was called up.

Another excellent shave. Two passes with a bit of clean up left me with a wonderful BBS. The Enders is a keeper, and since they can be had for a song I might even get a backup or two. A nice splash of Ethos Lavender added to a very nice experience, and all is well.



O.R.E.N. update. The longevity of yesterday's shave was lacking. I usually get up for work at 4:30am, and I don't really care to get up any earlier to shave, so I shave in the evenings. Since I have to wear a mask at work, whisker growth can make that particular experience more annoying than it already is, so shave longevity is a fairly important issue. Long story less long, the O.R.E.N. might be on the chopping block after all. Fluffy, I'll happily send it to you to try if you like first.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

I just may take you up on that. That would let me try it before a purchase. The Nano has a slightly smaller safety bar and loses the ears. But I’m guessing they (originals) and nanos are pretty close in use/feel.

5/13 SOTD

Razor: Enders Speed Razor
Blade: Taconic
Brush: Sorrentino Turquoise
Soap: Barrister Reserve Lavender
Aftershave: Ethos Grooming Lavender Supreme

Next in the SE determination test is the Enders Speed razor. This one takes injector blades, but requires the addition of a shim which Dave in KY was kind enough to send me. It felt like a lavender kind of day, so Barrister Reserve was called up.

Another excellent shave. Two passes with a bit of clean up left me with a wonderful BBS. The Enders is a keeper, and since they can be had for a song I might even get a backup or two. A nice splash of Ethos Lavender added to a very nice experience, and all is well.



O.R.E.N. update. The longevity of yesterday's shave was lacking. I usually get up for work at 4:30am, and I don't really care to get up any earlier to shave, so I shave in the evenings. Since I have to wear a mask at work, whisker growth can make that particular experience more annoying than it already is, so shave longevity is a fairly important issue. Long story less long, the O.R.E.N. might be on the chopping block after all. Fluffy, I'll happily send it to you to try if you like first.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

That's usually my experience Eric and why I sold my other one but ended up getting this one and used it once before setting it aside. May get it out for tomorrow or Saturdays shave.

I just may take you up on that. That would let me try it before a purchase. The Nano has a slightly smaller safety bar and loses the ears. But I’m guessing they (originals) and nanos are pretty close in use/feel.

I haven't tried the original, but the Oren is a good shaver.

5/13 SOTD

Razor: Enders Speed Razor
Blade: Taconic
Brush: Sorrentino Turquoise
Soap: Barrister Reserve Lavender
Aftershave: Ethos Grooming Lavender Supreme

Next in the SE determination test is the Enders Speed razor. This one takes injector blades, but requires the addition of a shim which Dave in KY was kind enough to send me. It felt like a lavender kind of day, so Barrister Reserve was called up.

Another excellent shave. Two passes with a bit of clean up left me with a wonderful BBS. The Enders is a keeper, and since they can be had for a song I might even get a backup or two. A nice splash of Ethos Lavender added to a very nice experience, and all is well.



O.R.E.N. update. The longevity of yesterday's shave was lacking. I usually get up for work at 4:30am, and I don't really care to get up any earlier to shave, so I shave in the evenings. Since I have to wear a mask at work, whisker growth can make that particular experience more annoying than it already is, so shave longevity is a fairly important issue. Long story less long, the O.R.E.N. might be on the chopping block after all. Fluffy, I'll happily send it to you to try if you like first.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

That's usually my experience Eric and why I sold my other one but ended up getting this one and used it once before setting it aside. May get it out for tomorrow or Saturdays shave.

Good razors, and definitely unique in the looks department lol.

In a stroke of good timing, the new handle and the knot that I ordered for it came in on the same day. I didn't want to set the knot permanently in case I want to mess with the loft, so I immediately goobed a bit of silicone in the bottom and tossed it in. Hopefully it'll be ready for tomorrow's shave. Many thanks to Stubble Daddy for the handle. The pics can't capture it's depth. Thanks Paul!

5/14 SOTD

Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector
Blade: Taconic
Brush: Sorrentino Turquoise
Soap: Barrister Reserve Lavender
Aftershave: Ethos Grooming Lavender Supreme
EDT: Davidoff Cool Water Aquaman

I enjoyed the software from yesterday's shave so much that I went for a repeat. Up for love-it-or-leave-it determination was the Parker injector. I picked this one up because I loved the idea of a modern injector, and it proved to be a decent shaver.

As with previous shaves with this razor I had to go all the way to 5 right off the bat. This is kind of where it falls short for me. When I think of an adjustable I think of a razor that should go from mild to aggressive, and you pick something closer to one end or the other based on which works best for you. At 5, which is the highest setting, this is still a very mild razor. It is capable of delivering a BBS, but it takes more work than I like to get there, and I end up having to use some real pressure in a few trouble spots to get a close shave. Three passes left me with a BBS, but also with the feeling that I'd spent more effort with less enjoyment than I should have. As a result the Parker is now in the Sell box. A splash of Ethos Lavender and a few sprays of the Cool Water Aquaman cheered me up, and all is well. I generally avoid any frag that has a comic book hero on it, since most of the ones I've seen are pretty lousy,  but this cheap freshie is good for the price.



Thanks for reading and have a great night!

I wil NOT be swayed....I still like my Parker for lazy day shaves. But I agree, on a work day, I grab something else when I need a longer lasting shave.