27/10/21
Pre - Shower
Brush - Simpson Duke 3 Best
Soap - OSP Sandalwood
Razor - Schick Band Razor
Blade - Blade #1 (1)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Barts Balm Amber and Moroccan Jasmine Balm & Lotion
A/S - OSP Sandalwood
1st use of the NOS Schick band razor, i had never seen one of these before and took a punt, what could possibly go wrong, i mean they were made for a good few years before their demise. I usually take other peoples reviews with a "pinch of salt" as we all know everyone is different and i do like to try things out for myself.
Therefore:-
A nice shower to soften the stubble and a great face lather just enjoying the scent and feel of the brush on the face, i had a really nice creamy, slick covering in no time. This razor unlike the Techmatic is
not adjustable, what you see is what you get. I started off using the flat to the face angle and found quickly i had to drop the handle until i could feel the blade cutting, and it did just that, again similar to the Techmatic its feels smooth rather than sharp if that makes any sense, you can feel it cutting although its not an uncomfortable shave, and to be honest it seemed to smooth out even more as i dialled it in.
I completed a full 3 pass shave and at no time did i think i was going to get bitten or snagged, a very comfortable shave.
A nice dollop of Barts Balm and lotion finishing with a rub of the OSP splash, i did get a tiny bit of indication but nothing much.
So there you have it, a very comfortable DFS++ shave from a very mild and capable razor (for me).
Again, like the Techmatic i think it would struggle on a stronger beard. I also need to improve my angle technique over and under my chin.
Oh! one thing i have found out, The Schick cart fits the Gillette razor, but the Gillette cart does not fit the Schick, very sneaky on the part of Schick and maybe part of the reason why Gillette shelved their band razor as the Schick blade is reputedly longer lasting.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All