What soap/cream did you use today?

Rose (Martin de Candre) dusty rose
Shave 24 ・ 184 g left

DanLaw, I’m sorry to hear that you’re getting such rough shaves with those Feather Professional Artist Club blades. They certainly have a different feel from your ordinary double-edged blade. They are so thick they turn the Vector into a scalpel. When I shave with them, I approach the situation not as an act of grooming, but rather as something akin to brain surgery. If I lose my concentration, I’m sure to do some lasting damage. So I focus on maintaining a very light touch, and I try to keep the edge of the blade almost parallel to my skin. One pass, with the grain, is enough. When I get it right, I get a fantastic close shave. But when I let my thoughts wander, I come away with a sore face that lasts the rest of the day.

FaceScraper, it won't be long now! Is that a Simpson Trafalgar T2 that's doing the damage?
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Brush Simpson Commodore X1 ・ Razor Blackland Vector Ti ・ Blade Feather Pro (3)

Monday, October 16, 2023 - Grooming Dept Lemon Bay

I’m really digging the scent and performance of Caties Irish Coffee.  Might stay with it for a few days.

Rose (Martin de Candre) dusty rose
Shave 24 ・ 184 g left

DanLaw, I’m sorry to hear that you’re getting such rough shaves with those Feather Professional Artist Club blades. They certainly have a different feel from your ordinary double-edged blade. They are so thick they turn the Vector into a scalpel. When I shave with them, I approach the situation not as an act of grooming, but rather as something akin to brain surgery. If I lose my concentration, I’m sure to do some lasting damage. So I focus on maintaining a very light touch, and I try to keep the edge of the blade almost parallel to my skin. One pass, with the grain, is enough. When I get it right, I get a fantastic close shave. But when I let my thoughts wander, I come away with a sore face that lasts the rest of the day.

FaceScraper, it won't be long now! Is that a Simpson Trafalgar T2 that's doing the damage?
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Brush Simpson Commodore X1 ・ Razor Blackland Vector Ti ・ Blade Feather Pro (3)

Good eye, Bouki  This is the slightly larger brother, the T3. I like this brush, but I don't. I tend to like knots that don't have as much backbone. As a face latherer, this knot is harder to splay. On the other hand, it's very easy to load soap, and it does make a great lather in a jiffy. 

If you haven't already, try the Kai ProTouch MG guarded blades in the Vector. They still cut just as well, but turn the Vector into an easy daily driver. I can whip the Vector around quickly and mindlessly with the MGs. The only other AC blades I have are the Feather Super Professional. With those, a little more attention is needed.

Eleven Spruce

C U all tomorrow

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Tuesday October 17, 2023
Razor: Executive Aristocrat Set
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Wolf Whisker/Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Ethos Vétivert
AS : Ethos Vétivert SFS
Fragrance: Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,806

Soap Commander / Honor

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The assault on the Jeeves Bay Rum continues.