Nice one Chris. Best Regards Brian21/03/2023
Razor: Shield Avenger SE
Blade: Kai Captain Pink Mild (4)
Brush: Highlander Chubby SynBad
Soap: Signature Soaps Eboracum
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Hope they reschedule soonestThank you Shubs
Not meaning to hijack the thread - She has a heart condition which barely controllable. Last night she passed out on the landing (sudden severe drop in blood pressure), and fell head first down the stairs. I managed to break her fall half way down, but she is pretty bashed up. She passed out again while the ambulance crew were here. We were at the hospital until 4AM today. She has rested all day, and is feeling a little better.
Three years ago she was told she would have a heart ablation operation, but Covid put the brakes on that. Ever since, they have done their level best to not go ahead with the surgery (which is absolutely needed)
Thanks again.
The Dart, I believe is schizophrenic, Tony.
One minute it behaves perfectly, the next - it slices you for fun!
I was pretty much the same Chris at first, and moved my first one on. After a year or so I bought another new one, I had been using straights, shavettes, GEM style, Vintage wedge SE's and all manner of auld shaving paraphernalia so thought "you know, it's just another blade holder" and also, for me, one of the most handsome out there.I had issues with the Dart - emailed Shane at Blackland, who advised to use a steeper angle than normal - and ride the safety bar, not the cap, as the head bends the DE razor significantly. Followed his advice, with no more issues.
As ever, I appreciate YMMV - all the best - Chris.
Wishing Mrs L a speedy recoveryTuesday 21st March
Cream • Body Shop Maca Root
Brush • Yaqi Rocks 30mm Synthetic
Razor • '59 Gillette Flair Tip
Blade • Dorco Titan (2)
Post • Pre De Provence No63 Balm
Second shave with a Dorco Titan Blade. I like the smoothness and it's plenty sharp.
If only the Flair Tip handle was a little longer (big hands and small razors aren't ideal). Nonetheless, I like how it shaves.
I ought to make the effort to use Maca Root shave cream more often. For me, it's a dependable and budget friendly product that performs above it's price point.
No photo today as I've been busy looking after Mrs L who is poorly.
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SOTD: 21/03/2023
Razor: Occam’s Oren
Blade: Feather Pro Guard, 2nd use
Brush: Knothead Brush Works 26mm AP Shave Co. Synbad
Bowl: 3D Printed Bowl
Preshave: PAA Cube Unscented Soap
Soap: House Of Mammoth HYGGE Puck
Aftershave: Proraso Green Aftershave
Balm: Liz Earle Aftershave Balm Balm
Fragrance: Armani Aqua Di Gio EdT
Plate no. 3 and a new blade and I’m in heaven. The new blade just glides over the skin with ease, it feels significantly more efficient and capable than the two dot plate. I genuinely can’t find a thing wrong to improve on, it’s such a shame they don’t make them anymore!