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(09-18-2021, 10:46 AM)Tony'schin Wrote: 18/09/21
Pre - Pears Transparent Original Cold water Face wash
Brush - Simpson Duke 2 Best
Soap - Signature Soap Britannia
Razor - Ever Ready HFT Natural Angle / Rolls Razor
Blade - GEM PTFE S/S (2) - Rolls razor '52 / ,53"
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Tester Barts A
A/S - Pinaud Whisky Woods
A strange 1 today, the plan was to use the above set up as planned, however, after last weeks Rolls shave and a bit raised interest in the Rolls i decided to see if i could hone 2 of the blades i knew were not shaving a 1952 & a 1953. (PS anyone know what the letter and large number represent?)
So out came the Naniwa set.
I had knocked up a rig to hold the blade by stripping down a broken/spare Rolls set and removing the rolling mechanism, the only thing i could find for a "Handle" was syringe part - to see if it would work, if it did i would come up with a better "Handle".
Any way it became apparent very quickly that the angle my honing rig was cutting was incorrect as it was elongating the back of the bevel. I then decided to use a single piece of tape on the spine and this seemed to match the bevel perfectly.
So off i went, setting a new Bevel @1K on both then moving through a full progression to a 12K.
I could not help myself,
I had to try both blades and i decided each would get a run out during the 1st pass '52 on the left and '53 on the right.
I completed a face lather today, once the brush was loaded i just added droplets of water to the brush head until i had the consistency i required.
The 52 blade was smooth, i was really pleased the way it was going, i nearly forgot to switch the razor, i am so glad i did, the '53 was even smoother! For me its a win!!.
I completed the WTG pass with the HFT and then the rolls got the better of me, i completed the ATG pass with them, again the '53 was smoother. I have ended up with a DFS+ finish.
The main thing i have learned today is that i can put a very usable edge on these blades, i just need to get the sequence down.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All
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Does the letter refer to the model?
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(09-18-2021, 02:17 PM)TobyC Wrote: Does the letter refer to the model?
Thanks for the input, I don't think so Toby as the sets I have are Imperial, the 2 blades I honed today are from the 50"s.
As for the B&B link, I tried it yesterday and cannot open it, it wants me to sign up. No thanks.
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(09-18-2021, 02:30 PM)Tony'schin Wrote: (09-18-2021, 02:17 PM)TobyC Wrote: Does the letter refer to the model?
Thanks for the input, I don't think so Toby as the sets I have are Imperial, the 2 blades I honed today are from the 50"s.
As for the B&B link, I tried it yesterday and cannot open it, it wants me to sign up. No thanks.
I can't see what's there either, got banned years ago.
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19/09/21
SEptember
Pre - Shower, Cold water Face rinse
Brush - Silver Birch Brushes - Resin 26mm Silvertip
Soap - Signature Soap Leodis
Razor - Blackland Vector
Blade - Feather PB (5)
Post - Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm - Tester Barts E
A/S - Pinaud Brandy Spice
I got the clippers out early this morning and completed an overdue haircut, cleaned up then into the shower.
A wonderful lather from the SBB 26mm and the Signature soap, again, spilling out of the mixing bowl, i really need to get my measuring sorted out.
The Vector just being the Vector and doing a fantastic job, BBS, feeling really good and ready for the busy day ahead.
Stay safe and enjoy your day All
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(09-16-2021, 03:18 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: (09-16-2021, 03:09 PM)TobyC Wrote: He'll blame his phone again.
He's no doubt operating on about 2 hours sleep would be my guess as he's been flat out for a while.
True. But this was not the reason this time. I am working another 12 hour overtime shift. I did get a shave in though.
Happy shaves to ya!
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