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@NatJag - what he said - a classic for a reason - in my opinion. - I.
@NatJag - what he said - a classic for a reason - in my opinion. - I.Update:- @NatJag you must try your slim, they are a wonderful razor. T
Well, that was lovely!
Thanks again to Chris @Boycie83 for sending me a pack of these Shark blades. My principal interest in these initially was for the ROCNEL SE-P as I saw them available as half blades and I think my query has been answered: yes, I'll bag a little box of 100 for single edge use. If I fire up the ROCNEL SE-P in the meantime, I'll split one of these blades for a quick go.
When describing a blade we often drop straight into sharpness and smoothness, and perhaps post-shave feel. I like to consider the essence of the blade. So, for me, the Treet Platinum is consistent; the Treet Black Beauty, retro; Derby, legacy. What's this blade, then?
Comfortable and forgiving.
I'm a pusher. I inevitably end up using too much pressure and often find myself vocally suggesting to myself that I back off a little. Often we get just a little warning, or worse, a little bite when we press too hard. With this Shark, I could be quite lazy. It shaved well, comfortably and didn't feel the need to bite me when I paid it no heed.
But where does it stand amongst its peers?
Well, I think it's akin to SuperMax Blue Diamond or Treet Silver (which is actually a carbon blade, but more treated (treeted?) than the DuraSharp to feel much more like a Stainless). In fact, next shave I'll use a Blue Diamond to compare on roll straight on into a EuroMax after that, which is reputed to be SuperMax under a new brand. The Shark is a real middle of the road blade. It shaves, it shaves well. It's not especially sharp and not noticeably smooth, but it is ... a nice middle of the road blade.
Again, lovely! I really enjoyed this shave in my benchmark Gillette Tech (a late model, 1980s perhaps) and tomorrow, I'll try it in something a little more aggresive: a brassy 1940s flat bottom Gillette Tech; then, a 1930s Gillette New.
LOL...as a major fan of old all things menthol/eucalyptus/camphor etc, I always keep two post-shave staples in the den: Alcolado Glacial and Osage Rub. I don't use them usually if I'm going to be driving or in company, or near naked flames...but after a late evening shower and shave, there's nothing finer, especially in very hot weather or when I have a blocked nose. I use them to sooth headaches, overcome hay-fever attacks, heat rash, the sweats...I don't know whether they should be in the shave kit or the medicine cabinet, but I do know they are superb!30/06/20
Used Alcolado Glacial for the first time tonight. What a sleeper - I initially thought it wasn't doing anything when suddenly a shard of ice emerged in front of me and proceeded to bitch slap me until I was left wondering what day it is. Looking forward to mixing this with the Vigaroso.
My first shave for nearly three weeks after contracting COVID-19:-
SMN cream
AP Shave Co Synbad
Timeless .68 OC dimpled handle
Astra SS #1
Argan Oil
A terrific feeling to remove my horrid beard that to me was a release from the suffering of three weeks of illness. It took three passes to remove the abomination after which reappeared the man I am.
Sorry to hear you were ill but good to see you back and healthy!My first shave for nearly three weeks after contracting COVID-19:-
SMN cream
AP Shave Co Synbad
Timeless .68 OC dimpled handle
Astra SS #1
Argan Oil
A terrific feeling to remove my horrid beard that to me was a release from the suffering of three weeks of illness. It took three passes to remove the abomination after which reappeared the man I am.
My first shave for nearly three weeks after contracting COVID-19:-
SMN cream
AP Shave Co Synbad
Timeless .68 OC dimpled handle
Astra SS #1
Argan Oil
A terrific feeling to remove my horrid beard that to me was a release from the suffering of three weeks of illness. It took three passes to remove the abomination after which reappeared the man I am.
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