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Gairdner
Guest
No shave yesterday and after the usual hot shower with MWF bar soap:
EJ DE87, single shim, Timor blade
EJ Super Badger medium
MWF SS
Barbershop bay rum after cold water rinse
Astral cream
DR Harris Arlington Col.
No like Timor blade. After the first pass (WTG) it soon began to feel draggy and anything but smooth. I know my technique is hugely improved from when I started as I've felt the results. I felt calm, relaxed and ready to go at the start of my shave but by the end of pass three (ATG), I had decided on no touch ups despite there being the usual awkward stubble culprits. Neck was sore and irritated even after multiple applications of the wondrous Bay Rum and when I cleaned the razor and looked at the blade, there was a patch of rust at the front jst before the edge and the markings had gotten really faint. I was shocked and surprised at this and although it could be that it was just a dud, I won't be taking the chance again. However a big thanks go to Halk for the blade as without it I might have taken the chance on a quantity of some as it was one I was really keen to try. Personna Red tomorrow or possibly Saturday if my neck isn't so good. MWF lather was rich, copious and wonderful as usual. Arlington and the rum don't go and Mrs Gairdner simply said the Arlington was, "Alright". Todays summary: poo.
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EJ DE87, single shim, Timor blade
EJ Super Badger medium
MWF SS
Barbershop bay rum after cold water rinse
Astral cream
DR Harris Arlington Col.
No like Timor blade. After the first pass (WTG) it soon began to feel draggy and anything but smooth. I know my technique is hugely improved from when I started as I've felt the results. I felt calm, relaxed and ready to go at the start of my shave but by the end of pass three (ATG), I had decided on no touch ups despite there being the usual awkward stubble culprits. Neck was sore and irritated even after multiple applications of the wondrous Bay Rum and when I cleaned the razor and looked at the blade, there was a patch of rust at the front jst before the edge and the markings had gotten really faint. I was shocked and surprised at this and although it could be that it was just a dud, I won't be taking the chance again. However a big thanks go to Halk for the blade as without it I might have taken the chance on a quantity of some as it was one I was really keen to try. Personna Red tomorrow or possibly Saturday if my neck isn't so good. MWF lather was rich, copious and wonderful as usual. Arlington and the rum don't go and Mrs Gairdner simply said the Arlington was, "Alright". Todays summary: poo.
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