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11 December
I’ve tried the Rolls razor several times now but could never get a smooth shave, probably because the blade wasn’t quite sharp
enough, especially with a longer growth of beard than just a day. I have a selection of blades, all old like the razor but still in pretty good nick so today gave one a good honing and strop in the Rolls box.
Used newly acquired Speick soap with my vintage synthetic. Very smooth easy to lather, no irritation or accelerated drying. It apparently contains extracts from the high alpine Speick plant. This plant is part of the Valerian family and has an interesting history, used medicinally and also added to soups and stews. Hmmm, I thought my soap stick looked good enough to eat!
I finally managed a decent shave albeit with a fair amount of pick up. I’m not experienced with the Rolls so found chin and neck a bit of a challenge to cover everything without multiple passes or blood loss. I think the blade was sharp enough but I guess we get used to relatively quick and straightforward shaves now with modern safety razors whereas with the Rolls and similar you need to take your time to shave. Its about technique and I suppose if I used the Rolls every day like my father used to it would become second nature and I’d probably speed up. On the plus side there was no blood to report this time.
Currently sleeting, winter is my least favourite season but at least in 10 days, the hours of daylight will start to increase here
Have a nice evening fellas!
I’ve tried the Rolls razor several times now but could never get a smooth shave, probably because the blade wasn’t quite sharp
enough, especially with a longer growth of beard than just a day. I have a selection of blades, all old like the razor but still in pretty good nick so today gave one a good honing and strop in the Rolls box.
Used newly acquired Speick soap with my vintage synthetic. Very smooth easy to lather, no irritation or accelerated drying. It apparently contains extracts from the high alpine Speick plant. This plant is part of the Valerian family and has an interesting history, used medicinally and also added to soups and stews. Hmmm, I thought my soap stick looked good enough to eat!
I finally managed a decent shave albeit with a fair amount of pick up. I’m not experienced with the Rolls so found chin and neck a bit of a challenge to cover everything without multiple passes or blood loss. I think the blade was sharp enough but I guess we get used to relatively quick and straightforward shaves now with modern safety razors whereas with the Rolls and similar you need to take your time to shave. Its about technique and I suppose if I used the Rolls every day like my father used to it would become second nature and I’d probably speed up. On the plus side there was no blood to report this time.
Currently sleeting, winter is my least favourite season but at least in 10 days, the hours of daylight will start to increase here
Have a nice evening fellas!
