Dave in KY's Videos and Hangout

No worries, I don't mind an extra few days, just make sure you don't post any BST till my time is up to be able to purchase! =D

I finished reading all 432 pages of this thread and started on MaineYoopers journal, at about 30ish pages.

Allow me to say it was very informative and I had some great ideas on how to build my perfect razor.

The Timeless Razor you posted with the Super Halo is beautiful, that gave me an idea to purchase the super halo handle and look for a OC .68 base plate.
As for that axe, lol, try shaving with it =)

Quick Edit: You should demo the Merkur Futur and if you need one, i happen to have 2, willing to send it to you to demo!

That is a rare skill by Smattayu Eric Sorrentino and he's Legendary ! Although many have followed him, he's the 1st I remember doing it and I'll leave it to him. Hope he's well as he's been absent for awhile but I still enjoy a couple brushes from him and wish him the best !

https://youtu.be/b4gB782-0Qs?si=ugU8b-CbgipeH45P

Sure, but can he shave with an axe in a tree!!?

No worries, I don't mind an extra few days, just make sure you don't post any BST till my time is up to be able to purchase! =D

I finished reading all 432 pages of this thread and started on MaineYoopers journal, at about 30ish pages.

Allow me to say it was very informative and I had some great ideas on how to build my perfect razor.

The Timeless Razor you posted with the Super Halo is beautiful, that gave me an idea to purchase the super halo handle and look for a OC .68 base plate.
As for that axe, lol, try shaving with it =)

Quick Edit: You should demo the Merkur Futur and if you need one, i happen to have 2, willing to send it to you to demo!

That is a rare skill by Smattayu Eric Sorrentino and he's Legendary ! Although many have followed him, he's the 1st I remember doing it and I'll leave it to him. Hope he's well as he's been absent for awhile but I still enjoy a couple brushes from him and wish him the best !

https://youtu.be/b4gB782-0Qs?si=ugU8b-CbgipeH45P

Sure, but can he shave with an axe in a tree!!?

Please refer to Post 4,314 on page 432

Another helpful GEM comparison, thanks for this. BTW, your videos are starting to show up in my YouTube feed more regularly.

This whole evaluation with the Vestige has my thinking about vintage GEM razors again. Is there a vintage GEM you would recommend that could offer efficiency around the ++ plate of the Vestige, or an equivalent efficiency of say the Blackbird? I really love the aesthetic of the vintage GEMs with the ornate inscriptions or art deco style handles but perceived them to be on the milder side.

The Micromatic is probably the most efficient Gem and would easily get you there. I think most of the others could to. That is the 1912, 1914 and 1924 (shovelhead that I just used) I'm happy to loan and send you my Shovelhead and a Micromatic to try if you want. Just pm me your shipping info.

Monday September 11, 2023
Razor: Durham Dorset
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Knothead Brush Works/Badger
Soap: B&M Passiflora
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Florida Water
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,770

Another helpful GEM comparison, thanks for this. BTW, your videos are starting to show up in my YouTube feed more regularly.

This whole evaluation with the Vestige has my thinking about vintage GEM razors again. Is there a vintage GEM you would recommend that could offer efficiency around the ++ plate of the Vestige, or an equivalent efficiency of say the Blackbird? I really love the aesthetic of the vintage GEMs with the ornate inscriptions or art deco style handles but perceived them to be on the milder side.

The Micromatic is probably the most efficient Gem and would easily get you there. I think most of the others could to. That is the 1912, 1914 and 1924 (shovelhead that I just used) I'm happy to loan and send you my Shovelhead and a Micromatic to try if you want. Just pm me your shipping info.

Dave, that would be great and thank you! Will reach out on PM

Tuesday September 12, 2023
Razor: Blackland Vector Ti
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Semogue LE 2020/Boar
Soap: Tabac
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,771

Williams Wednesday September 13, 2023
Razor: Timeless .95 OC/Ti Crown Handle
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Stuart/Timberwolf
Soap: Tonsorial Williams
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,772
Botched Photo with new camera

Thursday September 14, 2023
Razor: Alpha Claymore
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Graydog Quilt/Synthetic
Soap: Ethos Greenfresh
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Greenfresh SFS
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,773

Friday September 15, 2023
Razor: Rockwell 6S Plate 5
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Semogue Owners Club/Boar
Soap: HC&C Gunslinger
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: HC&C Gunslinger
Fragrance: Parfums De Marly Herod
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,774

ahhh, the infamous Rockwell 6s from pages 1-120 of this thread, I forgot if you ever mention how you get around the mouth and nose area, does it bother you with the 6s being bulky? Not sure if I watch a video of you shaving with it, if there is one, ill look later.

Sorry to ask this question here: you mention the blackbird ti is worth it over the SS, besides the weight, i recall you mention how to feels or cuts is different. is it worth double the price of a SS? u can send me a pm on that answer, i can't reply but i can read it on my email .

Thanks in Advance!