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R. - delighted to see the soap is lasting well - which is good - as under the current restrictions I can't import any more argan bunnies from Morocco - that's where they come from. Ha ha - I.Argan Oil Soap
Ha Ha, Let the Argan Bunnies run free !!!R. - delighted to see the soap is lasting well - which is good - as under the current restrictions I can't import any more argan bunnies from Morocco - that's where they come from. Ha ha - I.
Why is it that sons are so much better at this technology stuff.Have now given up with TV set up,will leave it to son who is probably better at than me.
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Sotd - Thursday the 9th - still just the ninth? - of April
Prep - facial scrub
razor - ATT Calypso M
blade Supermax Titanium Plus (6)
brush - Stirling - two band fan
soap - Wickham 1912 - Apricus - vegan
post - witch hazel
a/s - none used
balm - Wickham - Apricus
scent - Dior - Sauvage edt.
Result? Just peachy - take the exemplary 1912 soap base and add the Apricus scent - bright, sunny, optimistic - ideal for a day such as this. Although there was no real reason too - finished off with Sauvage edt. - what else would you use with this soap? - the shave didn't seem complete without it. Good shaving all - yours - I.
I use the V1 Hawk head with a S/S Handle and it makes it much better, worth a try .View attachment 53402
SOTD 04/10/2020
Finally decided to take the eponymous “Hulkâ€, my aluminum RazoRock Hawk V2 for a spin with the Feather Super. I thought to make it an icy lavender shave featuring RR Oil of Lavender Cream soap salted with 6 drops of M-Bomb, my usual Thayer's Lavender WH, and a finish with Chatillon Lux Pure Lavender Post-Shave Toner. Lavender always conjures up feelings of serenity. The ancient Romans believed it had a soothing effect on the lions and tigers being prepared for their Coliseum Christian lunch buffet. Being a bit of an olfactory idiot, this is one of the few scents that I'm able to recognize, and I do find it relaxing.
My Hawk was purchased about 8 months ago, and there's been a continuing issue with its weight. I like the feel of a hefty blade holder in hand. In fact all of my favorite shavers are a bit weighty. I have a neurological condition that leaves me a bit shaky. Trying to manage my tremors while exerting “negative pressure†and maintaining blade angle benefits from a heavier razor. The weight of a heavy razor drives the shave. The problem with aluminum razors is that the weight of the razor, at least with a Proline blade loaded led to “positive pressure†to counteract the lighter weight and nicks. Thus although I liked the feel of the razor, it never matched up to the quality shaves delivered by my Blackland Vector, and now my new Colonial General. Knowing this, I just ordered the new 316L SS Hawk To replace this aluminum razor, which I anticipate performing like the latter two razors mentioned. The only unknown variable in the equation is the role the Feather Super will play here.
My shave prep began following my shower with a cold water rinse of face and dome. My Viking Silvertip Badger whipped up a great lather for my first pass. I always begin my shave with my face, and I'm glad I did. The Hawk, as expected, cut close, but nowhere near the closeness achieved with the General or the Vector. In addition, I discovered many superficial weepers on both cheeks as well as my neck requiring the use of my styptic after that first WTG pass. I must have unconsciously exerted some slight positive pressure due to the lightness of the razor. That was it! I completed the first pass on the noggin using the General, and that was that. Despite the treated weepers, my second ATG pass was more buffing than full pass. The dome and face remained bloodless after the second buffing pass. The result was a BBS on the noggin and a DFS++ on the face, a more than acceptable result. I feel cool, clean and refreshed. Enjoy your day out there, and stay safe and healthy.
RAZOR: RazoRock Hulk Hawk V2 (face). Colonial General V2 (dome)
BLADE: Feather Super
PREP: Cold Water rinse
BRUSH: Viking Silvertip Badger
SOAP/CREAM: RazoRock Essential Oil of Lavender
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH finished with Chatillon Lux Pure Lavender Post-Shave Toner
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