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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

A Closer Look at the Parker 92R Safety Razor

February 17, 2015 0

I’ve had the Parker 92R DE Razor in the wet shaving arsenal for a little while.  According an article on Sharpologist titled: The Evolution Of Parker Razors the 92R was introduced in 2011 (it’s also appears to be one of Mantic’s favorites)

As I’ve mentioned in a number of previous posts, Crystal Razor Blades have become my go to blade.  They’re the ones I reach for when I use my 92R (and pretty much any safety razor for that matter).  I’ve tried a bunch of other blades: Feather Razor Blades, Shark Super Chrome, Derby Extra Super Stainless Blades, Merkur DE Blades, and Dreadnought Razor Blades but I’m partial to the Crystal blades.
Parker 92R Pictured with Crystal Blade, Col Conk Brush, Game Day Mens Shave Cream, and Captain's Choice Bay Rum Aftershave.
The Parker 92R is a Twist-To-Open (or TTO)  with a black and chrome finish with a textured handle.  It measures about 4.25 inches from end to end and the handle measuring roughly 3.75 inches.  The 92R weighs 3.0 oz according to our scale.
Lengths of the Parker 92R and 26C Razor
To compare it to another popular Parker razor,  Parker 26C Open Comb measures 4 1/8 inches  from end to end with a handle that measures about 3.75 inches from the tip to the base of the razor head and this razor weighs in at 3.3 oz (on our scale)

 
Weights of the Parker 92R and 26C Razors according to our scale


We took a look at this razor in a short video.

Have you tried the Parker 92R?  What do you think about it? Feel free to leave a comment below.
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

A Closer Look at the Edwin Jagger DE3D14 3D Laser Diamond DE Razor

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The Edwin Jagger DE3D14 3D Laser Diamond DE Razor was released in 2014.It is a three piece, closed comb, razor and features a 3D patterned handle with knurling effect for both an improved grip.  The Handle measures about 3.5 inches from the bottom of the handle to the base of the razor head.  It measures roughly 3.75 inches from end to end and weighs 2.4 oz according to our scale.
Length of the Edwin Jagger DE3D14 compared to the Merkur 34C
To compare it to another popular razor, the Merkur 34C HD measures 3.25 inches  from end to end with a handle that measures about 3 inches from the base of the handle to the base of the razor head. The 34C razor weighs 2.8 oz according to our scale.
Weight of the Edwin Jagger DE3D14 compared to the Merkur 34C
We took a look at this razor in a short video.

I've had the Edwin Jagger 3D Laser Diamond DE Razor in the wet shaving routine for a little while. Personally, I like the handle and find the texture helps to maintain a grip with wet and even slightly soapy hands.  If my hands were too soapy though, I found it didn’t help much. Crystal Razor Blades (a.k.a Israeli Personnas) have been the go to blade and have typically used it in this razor. Admittedly, the only other blade I’ve  tried in the razor has been the Shark Super Chrome Super Stainless Blades.  I didn’t have any problems with it, but the Crystals are still my favorite. I'll probably give it a spin with a Feather DE Razor Blade some time in the near future.


Have you tried the Edwin Jagger DE3D14 3D Laser Diamond DE Razor?   Feel free to  leave a comment below and let us know!
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

SoSharpDavid's Straight Razor Shave w/ Game Day Shave Cream

November 13, 2014 0

SoSharpDavid Loves Sandalwood, so we sent him Game Day Men’s Sandalwood Shave cream to try. Check out his video where he’s giving it a try with a straight razor: 

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Trying HeadSlick With a Brush

September 23, 2014 0
The one thing I like about wet shaving is trying a lot of things.   Betelgeux of Reddit’s Wicked_Edge seems to take it to another level.  Check out his Youtube channel and you’ll see what I mean Betelgeux tried shaving using hair conditioner, KY Jelly, and even peanut butter (chunky style).

Personally, my ideas aren’t that creative. One day I was in the shower and I applied my HeadSlick Mentholated Shave Cream to my scalp with my fingers like I had always done.  As I stood there finger lathering this shave cream, I wondered if HeadSlick would lather a brush.  Looking at the bottle, the directions simply stated: “Wet head and face with warm water. Apply a thin layer of HeadSlick to shaving area. Shave, Rinse well.”  It made no mention of a brush.  So, why not give it a try.

Directions on back of HeadSlick bottle
Sometime ago, we did a blog post and even a Youtube video for Game Day Men’s Sandalwood Shave cream.  This product was also designed to be brushless but discovered that it performed well for us when using a brush.  We wondered if HeadSlick would be the same way.

Wet Shaving Tools of choice for this session
We used a Col Conk Badger Brush to lather the HeadBlade Mentholated Shave Cream.  Other tools  of choice for this session was an iKon ShaveCraft 101 with a Crystal (sometimes referred to as Israeli Personnas) DE razor Blade for the shave on both head and face; the HeadBlade ATX for a cleanup pass on the scalp, and finishing it off with Fine Accoutrements Platinum.
For me, this amount was good for two scalp lathers
HeadSlick proved to lather well with a brush. For me, a pea sized amount was good for about two passes on the head.  I was able to build a pretty good lather with a badger brush. Ran the brush under the tap rinsing it hot water for about 10 seconds, shook out the excess, and applied a small pea sized amount of HeadSlick to the brush.  Swirled the brush on the scalp and was pleasantly surprised it was developing a lather that had that merengue like consistency.   I felt the slickness was still the same.
Lathered on Scalp
I did need to reload the brush after the head shave portion of the routine was complete.  Tried lathering the face with what remained on the brush.  While, I did get somewhat of a light foamy lather on my face, it felt as if the lubricating properties of the cream were gone. So I added another pea sized amount to the brush and lathered up the face. I felt the difference and this proved to be an amount good for two passes (and potentially a third)
Face Lathered HeadSlick with brush
I like the cooling sensation of the menthol.   Personally, I find HeadSlick to be a tad stronger than Proraso Green Shave Cream.  With HeadSlick, or other menthol shave creams, I find that I don’t typically have to apply an aftershave balm or splash to my head after shaving.  Though, I typically do anyway. In this session I finished off with Fine Platinum – which I think complemented the cooling menthol feeling and even scent of the HeadSlick.
HeadSlick Shave Cream lather with Shave Brush
Personally, I like the slickness and menthol feeling from HeadBlade’s HeadSlick Shave Cream.  When using a shave brush to apply it, I feel that am better able to portion out the cream.  When slapping it on with the fingers I feel I have a tendency of using more.




 
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Sunday, August 24, 2014

A Closer Look at the Merkur 38C Razor

August 24, 2014 0


The Merkur 38C Heavy Duty (HD for short) is a two piece safety razor with polished chrome finish and barber pole style etching on the handle.  The handle measures about 3.75 inches from the bottom of the handle to the base of the razor head. It measures 4 inches from end to end and weighs 4 oz (on our scale). 

Length of the Merkur 38C compared to the Merkur 34C 

To compare it to another popular Merkur razor, the Merkur 34C HD measures 3.25 inches  from end to end with a handle that measures about 3 inches from the tip to the base of the razor head and this razor weighs in at 2.8 oz (on our scale). It shares the same razor head design as the 38C.

Weight of the Merkur 38C compared to the Merkur 34C 

We took a look at this razor in a short video.


I've had the Merkur 38C in the wet shaving arsenal for a little while. Even posted some Shave of the Day or SOTD pics with this Razor (as well as an assortment of other shaving related pictures) on Instagram.


Personally, I've gotten accustomed to the Crystal RazorBlades (a.k.a Israeli Personnas) and find those to be work well with the 38C razor. I've tried a few others like Shark Super Chrome, Derby Extra Super Stainless Blades, and Merkur DE Blades, but I’m partial to the Crystal blades.



Have you tried the Merkur 38C HD or the 34C HD? Which do you prefer?   
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