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Another two-parter

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Another combined head and face shave. I thought the Derby Usta gave the closest shave I could get, but the Astra has given a similar smoothness with less work. It could be just the blade, but probably a combination of technique and blade.

A two-parter

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  • Prep: Hot Shower
  • Prep: Phoenix Shaving – Cube 2.0 Scentless
  • Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
  • Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
  • Blade: Derby Usta
  • Lather: Phoenix Shaving – Clubguy – Soap
  • Post Shave: Proraso – Alum Block
  • Post Shave: Proraso – Eucalyptus & Menthol Refresh Cream

Another one of my two-part shaves. The dome up top, and the face out the front. My smoothest dome shave yet. Still working on keeping the correct angle across all locations, but getting better with each shave.

I think today’s razor and blade combination seems to be best for me so far. The Derby Usta so far is the most comfortable blade I have used, I still haven’t moved onto an Astra SP or the Feather blades, but I am really enjoying the smooth shaves using the Usta blades.

It looks like I have finally touched the bottom of my PAA soap container. I’m going to have to go shopping for some new shave soap soon. Still unsure what to buy given the somewhat restricted range of soaps here in Australia, but also balancing budget for soaps.

Just a head shave

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  • Prep: Hot Shower
  • Prep: Phoenix Shaving – Cube 2.0 Scentless
  • Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
  • Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
  • Blade: Wilkinson Sword – DE Stainless
  • Lather: Phoenix Shaving – Clubguy – Soap
  • Post Shave: Proraso – Alum Block
  • Post Shave: Proraso – Eucalyptus & Menthol Refresh Cream

My third head shave. I’m slowly getting a closer head shave with each attempt. I’m still trying to find my optimum razor and blade for my head shaves. This combination seems to be the closest so far. Although I did get a little closer than previous attempts given I managed to nick myself on one of my lumpy bits.

I wish I could smooth out one of my lumps, but alas, it might take some time.

My soap is getting low, so need to look at what could be next on my shopping list. More PAA? Maybe some A&E? How about some Blue DeVil? What about Tabac?

My wife’s birthday

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  • Prep: Hot Shower
  • Prep: Phoenix Shaving – Cube 2.0 Scentless
  • Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
  • Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
  • Blade (Head): Derby Extra (1 shave)
  • Blade: Parker Premium Platinum (1 shave)
  • Lather: Phoenix Shaving – Clubguy – Soap

My second head shave using a DE razor. Again not a perfect result, have too many lumps and bumps up there to smooth over. I tried my EJ razor over the milder Wahl razor, got a little closer I think, but could still get closer again with a less mild blade.

I’m still having trouble keeping a consistent angle to make sure I cut hair all the time. I guess that part of head shaving comes with practice.

The face shave at the same time was a simple two pass shave. Smooth results, no nicks or cuts. The alum block noted a few locations which were ultra close as normal. But otherwise a great shave all up before the weekend.