SOTD : Saturday 6th October - Friday 12th October 2018.



~SOTD~ October 10th

Prep ~ Shower, Mysore Sandlewood Soap
Razor ~ CB Karve, D Plate. On loan
Blade ~ Polsilver, Lodz Poland
Soap ~ Eufros Zanzibar
Brush ~ YaQi Moka Express
Post ~ Thayers
Scent ~ Saffron Musk Oil

Another good shave with the Karve, it's on my shopping list, I just need to make up my mind which plates I want. The D Plate is a good all rounder but I think I may get a couple ether side of the D as well.

Have a great day folks........Paul.
 

Great post again, Iain.
If you think the Aussie Spoiler is long-lasting (and indeed it is in my experience), you are in for a treat when your Personna P74 arrives.
 
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Wonderful B&W photo Pat.
 


Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: M&F Brad Sears L7 Tigris Finest Badger
Soap: Declaration Grooming Colonia Balsamica
Razor: Blackland Dart
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (2)
Post: CRSW Alcohol-Free American Barbershop Moisturising Aftershave
Scent: Acqua Di Parma Colonia

As I have been shaving regularly with my Blackland Blackbird over the last few weeks, the timing was spot-on for a trial run with the P&C Blackland Dart loaner.
I would normally load a fresh blade, but as I had a Polsilver with only one shave on it, I loaded it up in the Dart. My second shave with a Polsilver is usually a smidgen better than the first, hence this decision.

The Dart is very impressive; for me it looks better in the flesh (metal?) than in photos. The fit and finish are also very good - it is a good-looking razor with solid heft and a good grip. I also like the flared flat base, which allows the razor to free-stand.

I took my time to build some luscious, shiny and lubricious lather with the Declaration Soap. And what a lovely scent Colonia Balsamica is. Having used the Blackbird in recent weeks, I was very much in 'zero pressure' mode, and focused on technique. My first impressions when shaving with the Dart were favourable - it initially seemed very similar to the Blackbird in performance. Significant blade-feel, excellent efficiency, and quite nimble in tight spots. It scythed through my 'iron whisker' trouble spots with ease. I was at DFS after two passes, and BBS after the third pass, a rarity for me usually reserved for the ATT H2 plate i.e. high aggression.

However, it was not all beer and skittles. Despite my best efforts, I managed to nick myself three times; even a single nick is rare for me these days. And there was certainly irritation as I went through my post-shave routine, and more significant than that experienced with the Blackbird. However, the post-shave products did their work and I was left with a very clean and close shave.

I'm not sure if the Dart is rated as similarly aggressive as the Blackbird, but on this first shave, it certainly felt a notch higher to me. I'll load up a vintage blade favourite of mine next time out (Personna P74) for comparison.
 
Greetings All,

APOLOGIES – Life had gotten in the way of posting but now things are settling back down I should get back in the rhythm of posting. Finally getting my house back after renovations and my shaving stuff being unboxed.

I HOPE EVERYONE AND YOUR FAMILIES ARE WELL.

Wednesday shave

One day's growth and warm shave

Preparation – Showered then face washed with Dove Shower Gel

Soap: TOBS – St James's Cream
Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Shark SS (2nd)
Brush: RazoRock 400 (face lather)

Post Shave: Hot then cold water rinse, Molton Brown Post Shave Balm, then Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime AS


Cheers,


Brian
 
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