SOTD : Saturday 8th - Friday 14th December 2018.

BLIND DATE SHAVE!! Wish me luck chaps.
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Saturday 8th December
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Jayaruh #289 - AoS 'Kingsman' LE Cream - Schick G1 w/Jayaruh Walnut Handle - Schick Proline B #1 - Alum - Quorum A/S - Dove Instant Hydration

The Jayaruh #289 brush has a Maggard Timberwolf Grey Synthetic knot which has lovely soft tips. It whipped a lovely lather with the cream, the scent of which is sweet, mellow and really pleasant.
Before the original handle broke I had some amazing shaves with the G1. Now it's had the Jayaruh effect, it looks stunning and shaves just perfectly.
More than well pleased.
 
Tech clone shave:

  • Razor - Kanzy Victory
  • Blade - Voskhod (1)
  • Brush - Vulfix 404 with synthetic knot
  • Cream - Geo F Trumper Almond
  • Post - Proraso "white" balm
As I've banged on about elsewhere on the forum; I love the Gillette Tech. As such I've decided to try modern and relatively cheap copies / homages. First up the Kanzy Victory. It cost an eye watering £6.49 from eBay. As I understand, the Kanzy is a rebranded Baili. Or vice-versa.

One thing I have struggled with when it comes to the Tech is the handle. Holding on for a fat-handled version. The Kanzy seems to have a very good weight and balance. More of my liking. It's a little fancy in terms of the fluted handled. But no problems with the grip whatsoever. I would recommend that for the money it is a razor worth trying. The plating appears to be very good and shiny. What I did like is the blade is completely encapsulated by the top cap. Zero overhang.

Second use of Geo F Trumper's cream. The jury is out. Struggling to find the right amount of water that is needed. Seems to dry quite quickly. Hitherto, I have predominantly used Truefitt & Hill + The Gentlemens Face Care Club creams. Will persevere.

Not my picture. Skanked off the web :rolleyes:

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Sat 8th Dec.

RazoRock Plissoft 22mm
MWF
Alu. General / Claymore Handle
Schick Proline [ 5 ]
Pitralon Classic A/S Lotion

A follow Shave today with the Alu. General fitted with the same handle as the Hawk yesterday. Judging by both Shaves, this handle seems to combine well with both Razor Heads. By not rushing with these light Razors I find that I can avoid using undue pressure,and also do polishing up works without fear of irritation. Both shaves have been very good, perhaps the General is smoother but I like the blade feel of the Hawk.

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