What Single Edge Did You Use Today

Canadian Type E, Schick (8)

Razor: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Starling SE V2
Blade: Pal Carbon Steel Gem-type blade
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Zingari Man The Gent
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

Schick injector, type L.

Razor: Against the Tie SE1
Handle: Stainless Steel that came with the razor (not an ATT handle, I don't think). It is a heavy handle.
Handle: Muhle chrome (came with my Muhle R89)
Blade: Feather Professional (D6.5)
Blade: Feather Professional Super (D4.5)

Razor: Occam's O.R.E.N.
Top Cap: 2 dot
Blade: Feather Professional (D6.5)

Razor: Feather Artist Club Super Razor (SR) kamisori
Blade: Feather Professional (D6.5)

Razor: Kai Captain Standard R-Type Folding Razor
Blade: Feather Professional (D6.5)

Today was my first shave with the ATT SE1. I did a comparison of the Feather Pro blade with the heavy SS handle that I received with it as well as with my Muhle chrome handle (for a light weight option). I had a three day beard and the shave was very rough. I thought maybe I needed more blade exposure to make it through my beard so I switched to the Pro Super blade, but it was still a very rough shave (though maybe a fraction better). I then decided to move the Pro blade to the Occam O.R.E.N. to knock down more of the stubble patches I missed with the SE1. The Occam razor did well except in the dense grown areas of the mustache area and chin. I then moved the Pro blade to the kamisori to clear out the mustache area and chin. I had a hard time getting a the chin cleaned up with the kamisori so I pulled out the Captain to finish things off. I would have done more clean up with this last razor but figured I was going to risk nicks and more razor burn so I quit while I was ahead. My guess is the heavy head of the SE1 doesn't work for me with the Pro or Pro Super (I even tried riding the cap but that didn't help). I will try a milder blade an/or a guarded blade to see if I can make peace with the SE1. Next time, I may jump straight to the Captain or pull out my Yates 921 with the H plate if I need to rescue the next SE1 shave. I am sure if I had been using the kamisori more often and more recently, I could have cleaned up the entire shave without resorting to the Captain. Likewise if I had been using the Captain more, it would cleaned up everything else quickly.

Razor: Schick K3 Lady Eversharp in Pink
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Fig & Apricot
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

GEM 1912

Razor: VIC Lather Catcher
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: US Standard Restored with Frank Shaving G5 knot
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Truefitt & Hill Apsley
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
  Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

GEM 1912 again today and for the next few days...

Monday March 6, 2023
Razor: Vintage Shake Sharp
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Mr EE LE/Tuxedo
Soap: Ethos Vanilla Safi
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,582

Things are looking up finally as swelling is decreasing as well as tenderness on the face although the nasal area is still sensitive. Nasal saline solution being administered as directed has helped the packing to disintegrate quicker and thus relieve the pressure somewhat. Tomorrow at 11 I go for the follow up and removal of all the rest of remaining packing and check stitches inside the nasal area. On top of hat at @5:30 yesterday evening the power was restored. All clocks were updated andthe world is right again..........for the present. A hot shave felt so good this morning and with light to see as a bonus. Have a great day everyone !

Razor: Ever-Ready 1914 "Little Lather Catcher"
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Simpson Butterscotch Chubby 2 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Seaforth! Sea Spiced Lime
Aftershave: Shannon's 25th Street Lime splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented