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That's a lovely razor to shave with Paul, the most forgiving of the Feather AC razors.Thursday 2nd February
Soap • Stirling Gentleman
Brush • Yaqi Moka Express 24mm Synthetic
Razor • Feather AC
Blade • Kai Protouch MG (10)
Post • Stirling Gentleman Balm
I've recently had a few shaves with a cheap AC razor, and had some success with it (much to my surprise!)
Brian, @culcreuch messaged me with some encouraging tips, which helped me with technique.
When I expressed a wish to obtain a SS AC razor, Brian was helpful with advice, and offering to loan me one or two of his own razors.
Then, Brian offered to gift me this Feather AC. Well, I couldn't accept such an offer, but we came to a trade agreement - and I'm now the proud owner of a quality AC razor!
I used it for the first time this evening, and already it's leaving my cheap Univinlions behind.
I opted to use a Protouch MG with 9 shaves behind it, to err on the side of caution.
I'm pleased to report I managed a two pass shave without any errors.
The more rounded handle felt more comfortable to hold, which made for a more relaxing experience. It feels well weighted too, which helped me not to apply undue pressure in use.
Continuing our month with the mighty Mitch!
Thursday 2nd February
Ganders Goat Soap w/Hop, Sage & Birch
Marvellous Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap & Omega 80005 Pure Bristle
Muhle Rocca Gold & Pro500 Super Platinum (1)
Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla Aftershave Lotion
Cor! That was nice ...
Another blade new to me, much thanks to @donnie_arko ... this time the Pro500 from Sharp International Products Pvt. Ltd.
First shave, so pinch of salt as the second is often the one that reveals the true character of a blade, it's good! It's approaching SuperMax Super Platinum good, certainly as good as the Vidyut and Zorrik branded Super Platinum of the latest generation. It's not quite (discontinued) SuperMax Super Platinum good or the latest SuperMax Diamond Edge, but that thought may change with more shaves.
Yeah, good blade ...
That said, laying down about a tenner and a two to three week wait for an order from India, I'd rather put in an order for the Statum Platinum Chrome.
Thanks for the tag Paul. When I took the Kleen Shave and Pro 500 blades out the tucks, they looked closer to the Supermax packaging of blades than the Lancet/Statum blades, which seem to have a bit more in common. Where these non Supermax blades are actually made are a mystery though!
That's my experience too - in the early days I somehow learned that open combs were more assertive & dangerous than a safety bar design - same with slants - nothing could be further from the truth. R41 excepted - If you want to settle the argument - and confuse your expectations - try and find a Ikon Shavecraft alu 101 head - it's a two-sided design - the open comb is milder than the closed. It's a pretty mild razor all told. cheers - I.My experience with open combs is minimal and usually stay away from them because of their notorious reputation on being aggressive. This couldn't be further from the truth with the Homelike Start
Hi PaulThat's a lovely razor to shave with Paul, the most forgiving of the Feather AC razors.
Paul.
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