The zen of cuthroat , Spike , Square, Notch, Round.
So the last shave before today's was with a restore I had done By Maximilan. A Beautiful W.M.Greaves & Sons Sheaf Works that some of you may have seen already (Ill post another pic).
Like the other Restores I have had done by Max its very handsome and an exceptional shaver IMHO. In fact I like the restores so much I have a difficult time choosing what to shave with every couple days. That Shave was my first with a barbers notch. It navigated the face very well and continued my shaving winning streak. So after debating for a long time what razor to use today, I decided to use one of 3 recent NOS purchases all of which had been honed by Lynn. A spike tip dubl duck golden edge, A round Henckel friodur and a round Fili Doble Temple...I went with the duck. This particular duck was expensive but worth it to me. It was true NOS I was the first to open it ,lynn was the first (save the factory years ago) to put a real edge on it and I was its first ever shave.
I did my usual routine , hot shower SWMBO's conditioner, truefitt & hill pre shave oil and hot towels.I whipped up some lather with some Razorock cream. It lathers well and smells great but there are others I prefer (I might put it somewhere in the top 5).
I began the shave. I immediately cut myself on the first pass WTG at the sideburns. Nothing serious, my pride was hurt more than my face.The rest of the pass went very well but I came close to cutting myself again before I moved on to the other side.
On the other side I did it again . I swear I was focused. The rest of the shave went well. 3 passes WTG ATG & XTG. Smoothest shave to date. I finished with a nic stic, Cold towel, some thayers and a splash of lime bay rum. BBS all the way. Save the Shank Marks! lol. Actually the cuts are barely visible and will likely be gone before or by my next shave. The thing is im starting to wonder if maybe spikes are just not for me. I love this razor but im not sure I will shave with it again Nor my other spikes. It sux because I have a few really nice razors that are spikes. I have never had this problem with rounds or even the squares. I am still a nubee, far from a veteran but I dont think it was my technique. I could be wrong but I really need some advise here.
I love my razors , they are a collection that ultimately will be my sons when Im gone but I want all of my razors to be ones that I shave with not just admire from a far. Thats why I have been willing to spend so much money on them when necessary.
All in all Im still learning and the thought of giving up has not crossed my mind even once.
I bid you all god Shaving.
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