Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
AA Day 10! This is by far the longest stretch of daily shaves I've had, and my neck is doing just fine. I did a three pass shave today, and all is good.
Sure am. Mainly decided to give it a go to see if my neck could even handle it. Before this I shaved every other day to every 3 days. Glad to know I can!
Another beautiful shave. This Weck can provide BBS results at impossibly low angles. The width of the spine allows this. I've never used one, but I would think that a frameback straight razor has a blade thickness that is only a little wider than the Kismet blade. So I think one could get edge and bevel geometries that are similar to the Kismet, but the spine width on the Weck might be its real feature.
This is the first day that I'm not providing an update to the edge album. I can't find any significant change from yesterday, so my comments (in the album) from yesterday's image apply to today.
The only thing new that I can offer for today is another SOTD photo attempt.
No, I leave it in. I sanitize it with IPA and cotton swabs, and dry it with a lens-cleaning cloth. I'm able to clamp the razor under the microscope using the hack I came up with by raiding my electronics bench.
I gave my face a break yesterday, and this improved the dryness of my skin. Today I tried bowl-lathering, and it reduced the heat and irritation during the shave. Alas, my skin feels much drier after the shave, so I 'm not sure that I will commit to continuing.
I guess that next time, I should try my setup before engaging in a month-long endeavor.
Brush: Rubberset 400-3 with a 26 mm unbleached Zenith boar knot at 56 mm loft
Razor: Weck Sextoblade Med Prep
Blade: Kismet Rostfrei, Polymer beschichtet (16)
Lather: Barrister and Mann – Oceana
Post Shave: Ralon – Original
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. – Island Man
Almost a third through the Weckoning and I'm reading fewer stories of struggle. Granted, 7 soft hearted individuals have up after the first day, but since then, only one more person gave up. So I'm guessing, the Weckoning is working it's magic and participants are becoming more at ease with this razor?
Had another great shave today. I've never used a Kismet blade this many times before (16 as of this shave) and I'm waiting for some deterioration, bit I can't feel any yet. I'm thinking I'll flip the blade soon, to see whether i can feel a difference between the end that's been the toe all this time and the presumably fresher current heel.
Needed a quick shave today, and the slurry made it happen.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 - Open Comb ::: Gillette - Nacet - M ‹508 uses›)
Same: First pass has some tugginess to it. But no irritation that lasts longer than a little tuggy stroke. Latter passes feel fine and give a reasonably close shave. 4 pretty quick passes.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 2 out of 5 (Okay)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - White Label)
I just love all the aspects of this scent!
Scent Strength: 6/10, nicely present during shaving.
Lather... 5 swirls loading, because 6 is too much, ha ha!
fine slurry lather. But the 4th pass did lack a little water, but it was easy enough to sprinkle a little back in.
Same: Comfortable soft tips that do flex some, but that are supported by a base with strong backbone. As with all young boars, I look forward to the tips splitting with more uses and getting softer with use.
During the Shave Feel: Cheeks: Felt blade but comfortable Neck: Felt blade but comfortable After the Shave Closeness: Cheeks: Close Shave Neck: Several hairs are showing some tip length (still a pretty good shave)
2023.08.10 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #10):
Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser
Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (6)
Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
AA Day 10! This is by far the longest stretch of daily shaves I've had, and my neck is doing just fine. I did a three pass shave today, and all is good.
#UNCHALLENGE
Yay, sounds like you're having a great AA 😊
Sure am. Mainly decided to give it a go to see if my neck could even handle it. Before this I shaved every other day to every 3 days. Glad to know I can!
August 10, 2023
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Kismet Blade - Losing My Edge
#Monthofweckoning
Another beautiful shave. This Weck can provide BBS results at impossibly low angles. The width of the spine allows this. I've never used one, but I would think that a frameback straight razor has a blade thickness that is only a little wider than the Kismet blade. So I think one could get edge and bevel geometries that are similar to the Kismet, but the spine width on the Weck might be its real feature.
This is the first day that I'm not providing an update to the edge album. I can't find any significant change from yesterday, so my comments (in the album) from yesterday's image apply to today.
The only thing new that I can offer for today is another SOTD photo attempt.
I was just wondering: do you take the blade out of the Weck for the microscope pictures?
No, I leave it in. I sanitize it with IPA and cotton swabs, and dry it with a lens-cleaning cloth. I'm able to clamp the razor under the microscope using the hack I came up with by raiding my electronics bench.
August 10, 2023
I gave my face a break yesterday, and this improved the dryness of my skin. Today I tried bowl-lathering, and it reduced the heat and irritation during the shave. Alas, my skin feels much drier after the shave, so I 'm not sure that I will commit to continuing.
I guess that next time, I should try my setup before engaging in a month-long endeavor.
Have a good day!
I like your approach, though
Not smart, but brave 🤣
The Tenth Day Of Weckoning is upon us
Almost a third through the Weckoning and I'm reading fewer stories of struggle. Granted, 7 soft hearted individuals have up after the first day, but since then, only one more person gave up. So I'm guessing, the Weckoning is working it's magic and participants are becoming more at ease with this razor?
Had another great shave today. I've never used a Kismet blade this many times before (16 as of this shave) and I'm waiting for some deterioration, bit I can't feel any yet. I'm thinking I'll flip the blade soon, to see whether i can feel a difference between the end that's been the toe all this time and the presumably fresher current heel.
#Monthofweckoning
Austere August: Day: 10
MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode
Midnight Stag Challenge
Gear Pic :: Video
䷀ General Notes
Needed a quick shave today, and the slurry made it happen.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 - Open Comb ::: Gillette - Nacet - M ‹508 uses›)
Same: First pass has some tugginess to it. But no irritation that lasts longer than a little tuggy stroke. Latter passes feel fine and give a reasonably close shave. 4 pretty quick passes.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 2 out of 5 (Okay)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - White Label)
I just love all the aspects of this scent!
Scent Strength: 6/10, nicely present during shaving.
Lather... 5 swirls loading, because 6 is too much, ha ha!
fine slurry lather. But the 4th pass did lack a little water, but it was easy enough to sprinkle a little back in.
Hydration: Perfect (for me)
Bowl: No Bowl
䷀ Brush Notes
(Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL ‹33 uses›)
Same: Comfortable soft tips that do flex some, but that are supported by a base with strong backbone. As with all young boars, I look forward to the tips splitting with more uses and getting softer with use.
During the Shave Feel:
Cheeks: Felt blade but comfortable
Neck: Felt blade but comfortable
After the Shave Closeness:
Cheeks: Close Shave
Neck: Several hairs are showing some tip length (still a pretty good shave)
Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet