April 2017

Soap Commander!

A couple new Triad razor handles arrived. The one in back is all polished, while the front one has a satin finish in the grooves.

Hucklaration Golden Ticket

Mail Call! My first Paladin brush; had to wake up at 0230 in the morning to beat off the competition and purchase it!

Since I began wet shaving, three months ago, the Blackland Blackbird Razor has been my unicorn; until now. Can't wait to use it tonight!

Mail Call! My first Paladin brush; had to wake up at 0230 in the morning to beat off the competition and purchase it!
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Since I began wet shaving, three months ago, the Blackland Blackbird Razor has been my unicorn; until now. Can't wait to use it tonight!

Some top-notch shaving equipment right there. I’m hoping that you like the razor immediately, but if not, give it some time. When you have the chance, let us know how you like the new brush and razor.

Thank you! I love the razor and brush already. The brush needs to be broken in but the firm backbone and the soft tips were already apparent and enjoyable. The razor will take some time before I am proficient with it. I sent Shane a message yesterday about it and he gave me some tips on how to make it less aggressive; he also said to give it a week before I become "dialed in".

The razor will take some time before I am proficient with it. I sent Shane a message yesterday about it and he gave me some tips on how to make it less aggressive; he also said to give it a week before I become "dialed in".

Glad to hear that both the Chief and the Blackbird are so promising right away. It would be interesting to hear some of Shane’s tips concerning the Blackbird (perhaps on the Blackbird thread or as a private message). I do echo his sentiment about giving it a week, except in my case it would go something like: “Give it a week or three…”

Custom Mastro Livi ArtInox, 8/8, Full hollow.



Quick iPhone photo:

Beautiful razor, Dimitri!

Not shaving-related, but I got a new wristwatch today, an Orient limited edition Yellow Mako.