What Single Edge Did You Use Today

Razor: Christy Massage Bar Single Edge Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Rajon Cajon Tuscan Sun
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Zingari Man Rogue
Aftershave: Zingari Man Rogue
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

GEM Damaskeene razor/Personna coated SS blade/Pacific Shaving Caffeinated cream/Edwin Jagger 25mm Silvertip Fibre 2 brush

Eric

Classic

Growth: 3 day beard
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: None
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm premium boar knot with Maggard Razors sky blue 25mm handle
Lather: Van Der Hagen Select Shave Soap
Load Bowl: Old Spice Mug
Lather Bowl: Old Spice Mug

Razor: Kai Captain Standard R-Type folding razor
Blade: Kai Captain Titan ProTouch MG (D8.5)

Razor: Feather DX (wood handle, folding razor)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan ProTouch MG (D8.5)

Razor: Schick 500 Injector Razor
Blade: Chinese Schick (D7+)

Post: Stirling witch hazel, PAA Mysterium Serum

2 pass shave

This was an A/B shave between the Kai Captain Standard R-Type and the Feather DX (wood handle). I was pushing this ProTouch MG blade a little but it worked OK.

These two razors were evenly matched for the shave. Both had similar blade feel. In areas where it was easy to get the correct angles, both shaved to the same level of closeness. The Kai with less blade exposure and narrower head allowed a flatter angle and was more maneuverable. This allowed the Kai to get a closer shave in the mustache area than the DX. The DX with the additional blade exposure easily handled the area of my neck where the hair grows in all directions. The DX would really shine if I had 4+ days of growth as the extra blade exposure would keep the razor from bogging down in the growth.

Overall, I would say I had a closer shave with the Kai, but I have been using it longer and am more comfortable with it. I am sure with more experience that I could achieve the same closeness with the DX. It is just a matter of learning different angles with the larger head and more blade exposure. I have mentioned before in other posts that I prefer the balance and looks of the DX with the wood handle over the Kai. If I ever lost the Kai, I would definitely buy another one. I am not sure if I would go for folding style again or for kamisori style. I picked up the DX second hand and it is a very nice razor. If I lost the DX I might buy another if I found it for a good price.

I switched to the Schick 500 for the second pass for the chin and mustache area. The chin only needed shaving on the tip of the chin.

Face BBS, Neck DFS+

Razor: AutoStrop A2
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE blade, modified for AutoStrop
Brush: Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Forest City Fern
Aftershave: Seaforth! Heather Aftershave Toner
Additional Care:
  Nivea Post Shave Balm
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip (Flying Wing) razor/Personna coated SS blade/Pacific Shaving Caffeinated cream/Edwin Jagger 25mm Silvertip Fibre 2 brush

Eric

April 7, 2024
Blackland Vector
Kai Captain Protouch MG
Simpson CH3 Synthetic
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Shave Soap
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Principe Real Aftershave

Valet Auto Strop "C2"?

Razor: Kampfe Bros. Star HR-9A Lather Catcher
Blade: Pal Carbon Steel Gem-type blade
Brush: Shavemac Model 82 Blue & Gold Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Truefitt & Hill Grafton
Aftershave: Truefitt and Hill Grafton Aftershave Balm
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
  Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip (Flying Wing) razor/Personna coated SS blade/Pacific Shaving Caffeinated cream/Edwin Jagger 25mm Silvertip Fibre 2 brush

Eric