SOTD 12-18 November 2017

Schick L Series injector
Soap Commander Endurance Balm/soap
Paladin Falstaff

16 November 2017

* Blackland Sabre L2
* GEM Blade
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translcuent C7
* Mystic Water Coconut
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

In terms of smoothness and comfort, how would you compare L2 with L1?

Cheers!


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WhollyKaw   |   Jamestown Gentleman (special edition)
Whipped Dog   |   High Mountain 24 × 52 mm
Blackland   |   Blackbird SB machined finish 85 mm
Personna   |   (Med) Prep
WhollyKaw   |   Jamestown Gentleman

Lots of good products to enjoy in wet shaving these days. Blackland Razors and whollykaw are among my very favorites.

- Gillette Sensor Excel (2 blades)
- Eufros Kasbah
- Omega 31052
- Speick+Korres

Hard to choose between the two-bladed and three-bladed versions of the Sensor cartridges. If forced to, I think I'd still pick up the three-bladed version over this one, because even though this older twin blade model appears to me as a bit milder on the skin, achieving the desired results is a bit more time consuming (for me) with this one than with its more modern sibling. Being more time consuming somehow defeats the whole purpose of using a cartridge razor, at least for me. I usually reach for them when time is a factor... or when it's so early in the morning that I need an "autopilot" equipped razor .

I'm glad I took a chance and bought the combo, I'd certainly recommend.

Thursday, November 16, 2017 Shave of the Day:

Brush  |  Nathan Clark/Damn Fine Shave Limited Edition, Envy White
Soap  |  Barrister & Mann Latha Sandalwood
Razor  |  Timeless Razor Scalloped Head / Astra SP
A/S  |  Catie's Bubbles Santal Sensuelle Splash

Matsilainen & Number Six, lovely photos, gentlemen.

16 November 2017

* Blackland Sabre L2
* GEM Blade
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translcuent C7
* Mystic Water Coconut
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

In terms of smoothness and comfort, how would you compare L2 with L1?

Sourav, both versions are quite smooth, but I would say the L1 is smoother only in that it has less blade exposure/feel. However, if you want a more effective shave, than the L2 would be a better plate, depending on subjective factors for each individual.
You should be aware that the L2 plate has a substantial increase in blade exposure and it may be a bit too much for some if they find the L1 to be perfect.

Matsilainen & Number Six, lovely photos, gentlemen.  

Thanks so much, Celestino!