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Strange you had this experience with the Kai blade, mine is the total opposite and would have said it was like a Duracell bunny and just keeps on shaving.Saturday 24th July
Ganders Goat Soap w/Hop, Sage & Birch
OSP vs Shaving Station Spirits
Semogue SOC Taj w/24mm Boar
Gillette Hybrid Tech w/Weber Bulldog Handle
KAI Stainless (2)
OSP vs Shaving Station Spirits Aftershave
I was excited to try the Kai Stainless, but somewhat confuzzled about its reputed sharpness while perusing the figures over at Refined Shave where it sits as dull as the Treet Black Beauty out of the box but sharpens up with first use, yet still doesn't get much sharper than any middling blade.
Well, one way to find out ...
Yesterday, I used it in my Feather Popular and despite two passes ended up with a proverbial "shadow shave" ... where you get shaved, but can still see the shadow. Indeed, it was not a sharp blade from the off and yes, it did sharpen up during first use but I could most definitely feel that passing over and over the same area was not actually cutting close.
I have a good number of shaves under my belt in the Feather Popular and despite it being a pretty cheap razor, it's not at all bad. Loading, say, the mighty Feather in or a Gillette Sharp Edge, it certainly does the do ...
So, in case the razor is indeed wonky, tonight I loaded the (once used) Kai Stainless into my Gillette Hybrid Tech. If any razor can be guaranteed to give a great shave, it's the Gillette Hybrid Tech. Happy to report a shave (sans shadow) with two passes, but the blade was most cetainly not sharp. Not dull tuggy, just not sharp.
One for the "life is too short" pile and so, ditched at two shaves.
I'll no doubt return to remainder of the pack some time in the next decade, but won't be rushing back.
Happy birthday @Boycie83 have a good one.25/07/2021
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro SB90
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 LE
Soap: P&B Interlinked
ASL: Nivea 2 Phase
ASB: None
View attachment 74201
Soap, brush and razor are all first time uses for me. Always a risk if things don't work out. This was a fantastic shave. @phoenixandbeau have done a great job with this soap - well done Kerry. This may become a favourite. I'm tempted to order the splash and balm to go with it. It's my birthday today - perhaps I should treat myself!
I'll comment further on the Windsor Pro after a few more uses but first impressions are favourable. Very favorable.
.25/07/2021
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro SB90
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 LE
Soap: P&B Interlinked
ASL: Nivea 2 Phase
ASB: None
View attachment 74201
Soap, brush and razor are all first time uses for me. Always a risk if things don't work out. This was a fantastic shave. @phoenixandbeau have done a great job with this soap - well done Kerry. This may become a favourite. I'm tempted to order the splash and balm to go with it. It's my birthday today - perhaps I should treat myself!
I'll comment further on the Windsor Pro after a few more uses but first impressions are favourable. Very favorable.
I carried onto the second shave as it is reputed to have a bit of a break in period where the second shave can be a lot smoother, but if I go one, two, three, four, five times over an area on my jawline and it's still scratchy, then pull a Gillette Guard over it once to get smooth, then something is off.Strange you had this experience with the Kai blade, mine is the total opposite and would have said it was like a Duracell bunny and just keeps on shaving.
I wonder if you have a duff blade.
All that being said it's always a shame when a shave never lives up to expectations.
Stay safe out there.
Happy Birthday hope it’s a good en !25/07/2021
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro SB90
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 LE
Soap: P&B Interlinked
ASL: Nivea 2 Phase
ASB: None
View attachment 74201
Soap, brush and razor are all first time uses for me. Always a risk if things don't work out. This was a fantastic shave. @phoenixandbeau have done a great job with this soap - well done Kerry. This may become a favourite. I'm tempted to order the splash and balm to go with it. It's my birthday today - perhaps I should treat myself!
I'll comment further on the Windsor Pro after a few more uses but first impressions are favourable. Very favorable.
Happy birthday fella25/07/2021
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro SB90
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 LE
Soap: P&B Interlinked
ASL: Nivea 2 Phase
ASB: None
View attachment 74201
Soap, brush and razor are all first time uses for me. Always a risk if things don't work out. This was a fantastic shave. @phoenixandbeau have done a great job with this soap - well done Kerry. This may become a favourite. I'm tempted to order the splash and balm to go with it. It's my birthday today - perhaps I should treat myself!
I'll comment further on the Windsor Pro after a few more uses but first impressions are favourable. Very favorable.
Love my Windsor Pro25/07/2021
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro SB90
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 LE
Soap: P&B Interlinked
ASL: Nivea 2 Phase
ASB: None
View attachment 74201
Soap, brush and razor are all first time uses for me. Always a risk if things don't work out. This was a fantastic shave. @phoenixandbeau have done a great job with this soap - well done Kerry. This may become a favourite. I'm tempted to order the splash and balm to go with it. It's my birthday today - perhaps I should treat myself!
I'll comment further on the Windsor Pro after a few more uses but first impressions are favourable. Very favorable.
25/07/2021
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro SB90
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 LE
Soap: P&B Interlinked
ASL: Nivea 2 Phase
ASB: None
View attachment 74201
Soap, brush and razor are all first time uses for me. Always a risk if things don't work out. This was a fantastic shave. @phoenixandbeau have done a great job with this soap - well done Kerry. This may become a favourite. I'm tempted to order the splash and balm to go with it. It's my birthday today - perhaps I should treat myself!
I'll comment further on the Windsor Pro after a few more uses but first impressions are favourable. Very favorable.
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