Awesome write up and thank you for the education !The theme for yesterday evening's shaving activity was 'A dangerous liaison'
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The Challenge - Ikon Tech
Beneath The Surface - Gillette 7 O'Clock
The Key - Cadman Tuxedo
Success - ADP Collezione Barbiere
A final request - Floris Santal
This evening saw a first outing for my recent acquisition of an Ikon Tech head after my 'Want to buy' on the BST. One kind offer later from @Ferrum, who in passing has the most beautiful handwriting I have seen for a long time, and my quest was complete. To be honest his PM's read more like a government health warning than a 'I have one'. Brilliant and just what I was expecting.
Few notable facts.
First the screw thread is quite long and the thread on my chosen ATT Colossus handle too short, so out the window went that pairing. Fortunately I have a couple of Ikon OSS handles and as expected perfect.
Secondly being aluminium it wasn't the weight I am more used to, but on a second thought any heavier and this thing would be reclassified as a guillotine.
Thirdly, the blade exposure is vicious. As someone recently described it, 'A murderers tool'.
I originally looked for a Tech more on the back of its reputation and because I am very used to shaving with what I thought was a nasty bit of kit in the B1 but the word on the street was there was an even more ferocious relative out there. And here it is. And yes it is. More ferocious that is. Based on this I decided to start with a less prominently sharp blade than my usual Lodz so that I could get a better gauge as to how it handles in general. Step up a Gillette 7 O'Clock which is among my top blades at the moment. By no means a surprise, it takes much the same steep shaving angle as the B1. It took less than a few seconds to arrive at this fact and even less to deduct that without due care and attention this thing was going to rip in to me. First stroke giving cause to wince a little with the blade feel. Loads and loads of feedback to let you know events are happening and how far through the events one actually is. The feedback goes something down the lines of 'Kill Kill Kill'
Whereas I find it easy to fling a B1 around my face the additional blade exposure removed the words 'easy' and 'fling' and replaced them with the words 'Don't be stupid'. A few 'Don't be stupid' strokes later and I am starting to come to terms with this potential blood letting creation and take control of matters. It needs utmost respect and 100% of your attention. Any less and it could be a visit to the A&E. But......a bit of due diligence later and the first pass has me astounded. I mean really astounded. It is already at the level most three full pass shaves could achieve and where I would declare 'smoother than....' followed by some silly statement and a Giphy.
Do I go further? Well why not. XTG and ATG passes were made with additional care and no great problems other than the background threat. Around the chin and ATG under the nose were cringe worthy but using the tiniest of strokes, manageable. End results? Brilliant to an extremely close level and I can't decide if I am smooth because there are no bristles remaining or I have removed most of my epidermis. Blood was always going to be an inevitable matter and amazingly outside of a few stealth weepers little or nothing. I was expecting worse
https://giphy.com/xULW8B9f0GW89OonGU
And yes I do.
I give this razor a big thumbs up but I can see why it is not for many and lives unloved in darkened corners. I don't think it is a razor I would give my full recommendation to as there are too many 'musts' attached, but if you can live with ultra aggressive or looking for a shave with 'fear factor' then it is well worth a look in. It really does deliver possibly one of the closest shaves to date and it really does make a 41 look child friendly. As for safety bar, I fail to find exactly what safe means here.
I am very happy to have it join the small army of razors I am amassing and it will definitely see regular use but more for shifting a few days growth as against to being a daily driver. I don't think I could live with it to that extent. And I will definitely not be shaving my testicles with it.
Have safe days everyone and let us hope this virus situation improves quickly
And to help @RussellR5555 get to understand Japanese metal/punk better I give you Aldious. Pretty frocks, pretty bows, high heeled shoes and as heavy as you fucking want
I see where you are coming from!I would not let the bloke near a sharp stick never mind a razor.
Good music with eyecandy......I assume you don't listen while you are shaving!The theme for yesterday evening's shaving activity was 'A dangerous liaison'
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The Challenge - Ikon Tech
Beneath The Surface - Gillette 7 O'Clock
The Key - Cadman Tuxedo
Success - ADP Collezione Barbiere
A final request - Floris Santal
This evening saw a first outing for my recent acquisition of an Ikon Tech head after my 'Want to buy' on the BST. One kind offer later from @Ferrum, who in passing has the most beautiful handwriting I have seen for a long time, and my quest was complete. To be honest his PM's read more like a government health warning than a 'I have one'. Brilliant and just what I was expecting.
Few notable facts.
First the screw thread is quite long and the thread on my chosen ATT Colossus handle too short, so out the window went that pairing. Fortunately I have a couple of Ikon OSS handles and as expected perfect.
Secondly being aluminium it wasn't the weight I am more used to, but on a second thought any heavier and this thing would be reclassified as a guillotine.
Thirdly, the blade exposure is vicious. As someone recently described it, 'A murderers tool'.
I originally looked for a Tech more on the back of its reputation and because I am very used to shaving with what I thought was a nasty bit of kit in the B1 but the word on the street was there was an even more ferocious relative out there. And here it is. And yes it is. More ferocious that is. Based on this I decided to start with a less prominently sharp blade than my usual Lodz so that I could get a better gauge as to how it handles in general. Step up a Gillette 7 O'Clock which is among my top blades at the moment. By no means a surprise, it takes much the same steep shaving angle as the B1. It took less than a few seconds to arrive at this fact and even less to deduct that without due care and attention this thing was going to rip in to me. First stroke giving cause to wince a little with the blade feel. Loads and loads of feedback to let you know events are happening and how far through the events one actually is. The feedback goes something down the lines of 'Kill Kill Kill'
Whereas I find it easy to fling a B1 around my face the additional blade exposure removed the words 'easy' and 'fling' and replaced them with the words 'Don't be stupid'. A few 'Don't be stupid' strokes later and I am starting to come to terms with this potential blood letting creation and take control of matters. It needs utmost respect and 100% of your attention. Any less and it could be a visit to the A&E. But......a bit of due diligence later and the first pass has me astounded. I mean really astounded. It is already at the level most three full pass shaves could achieve and where I would declare 'smoother than....' followed by some silly statement and a Giphy.
Do I go further? Well why not. XTG and ATG passes were made with additional care and no great problems other than the background threat. Around the chin and ATG under the nose were cringe worthy but using the tiniest of strokes, manageable. End results? Brilliant to an extremely close level and I can't decide if I am smooth because there are no bristles remaining or I have removed most of my epidermis. Blood was always going to be an inevitable matter and amazingly outside of a few stealth weepers little or nothing. I was expecting worse
https://giphy.com/xULW8B9f0GW89OonGU
And yes I do.
I give this razor a big thumbs up but I can see why it is not for many and lives unloved in darkened corners. I don't think it is a razor I would give my full recommendation to as there are too many 'musts' attached, but if you can live with ultra aggressive or looking for a shave with 'fear factor' then it is well worth a look in. It really does deliver possibly one of the closest shaves to date and it really does make a 41 look child friendly. As for safety bar, I fail to find exactly what safe means here.
I am very happy to have it join the small army of razors I am amassing and it will definitely see regular use but more for shifting a few days growth as against to being a daily driver. I don't think I could live with it to that extent. And I will definitely not be shaving my testicles with it.
Have safe days everyone and let us hope this virus situation improves quickly
And to help @RussellR5555 get to understand Japanese metal/punk better I give you Aldious. Pretty frocks, pretty bows, high heeled shoes and as heavy as you fucking want
Good music with eyecandy......I assume you don't listen while you are shaving!
Awesome write up and thank you for the education !
That guy in the Video is very funny ! and you have to admit that is seriously ugly Razor19/03/20
Pre: Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Soap: Stirling Soap co. Sandalwood
Razor: Rocnel SE-P 316
Blade: Perma-Sharp SE
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, EO Infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Barts Balm Rosemary and Sandalwood Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: Proraso Red
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I was lucky enough to adopt the "Most F£$$&N' dangerous Razor in the World" from Arthur @Electrif in the Rocnel SE-P.
Its a very weighty razor and i think with a bit blade prep delivers a fantastic no issue shave.
A great Lather today from the brush and soap, mixed up in the Bideford pottery bowl, i really like the Stirling Soap Co. products
A new Perma-Sharp fitted in the SE-P, i clip the corners of the cutting edge as these can sometime scratch in certain areas.
3 Passes for a nice comfortable BBS finish. Very Nice.
Using This Razor always puts a smile on my face as around the time i adopted it i watched a video of 1st use of this razor.
I would not let the bloke near a sharp stick never mind a razor.
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Enjoy your day All
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