Thread: The great experiment

Back from traveling and a week of Mongoose shaving and craving the SR experience, I picked a different blade than the Elliott, this one a Geo. Butler "Art", a tad over 6/8, hollow ground, and a great Sheffield steel. It is in amazing condition for its age with no visible hone wear, and a great edge. I've had it for probably almost a year and have only stropped it, so I stropped it again today, face lathered with MDC and a great new Thater brush I got from Obie and went to work. It is a different feel that the heavier Elliott, but still pleasant and the shave went without problem. I think I am finally getting to be decent at this shaving "art" after 2 1/2 years. All those who expect a great shave after 15 shaves are either quicker learners than I am or delusional.

Anyway, I did 2 passes( one WTG and one XTG) and a cleanup here and there and got a great shave -- a DFS in my book! The rest of the week I'm going to use the Butler and see if I can get even better. On we go!

(apologies for the phone picture, the razor is much cleaner & prettier than I've made it look).