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BewilderedHedgehog

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  • Jack Black facial cleanser in the shower.
  • Dr K Soap Company Cool Mint shaving oil
  • Lea Original soap
  • Brush of unknown origin
  • Mühle R89 (as ever)
  • Dorco stainless (2)
  • Cold water rinse
  • Osma alum block
  • Dr K Soap Company Cool Mint aftershave balm
Working through my blade sampler, using one blade each of the various packs I received, so this is my first Dorco. Not loving it so far, and maybe I'll just bin it after two shaves. I've found that I was pressing a bit with it, and while I didn't have any nicks, I don't think that's a good habit to get into when you're starting out! I think it would be wise not to use the Feathers next...

I did a two-pass shave and found that I had to do quite a bit around the chin to get it smooth, which I haven't had to do with any other blade to date. The alum gave me a bit of a sting as well.

(In case I haven't mentioned it before, the little rock contains gold; I collected it a week or so ago).
 
Ghostbuster

Ghostbuster

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Pre shave: Hot shower and Neutrogena glycerin soap bar
Razor: Ever Ready Streamline Gen 2
Blade: AccuTec Pro
Brush: Captain Fawcett Synthetic V
Bowl: Captains Choice copper
Soap: Noble Otter neon sun
Post shave: Noble Otter neon sun aftershave splash

A couple of firsts for today's shave.

The first go around with the Streamline or using any vintage SE.
And the first time trying this new bowl.

It took a minute to get used to the larger diameter vs the Arran stone but when I did, it turned out to be a lather machine.
The Arran stone is a great internal size for keeping lather contained in one small area, but it does limit the volume a little and the geometry of the sides leads to the Lather easily going over the edge, making it a challenge to keep a hold of at times, especially with especially slick soaps.

Not only is the CC copper a larger internal diameter as well as being deeper but the geometry of the sides keeps the lather in the bowl and the indented rings at the bottom work wonders for agitation while still being gentle on the bristles.
So much so that I ended up with more lather than I needed so I'll need to dial down my loading time in future.
I honestly don't see the need for any other bowl after this one, it's perfect for my needs.
Ticks every box and looks damn good doing it.

Right, so the most important part.

The razor I found to be very mild, exceptionally smooth with no discernible blade feel but oh boy does it have feedback.
Reports of a loud toast scraping sound were not wrong.

It took a few seconds to get the correct angle down but once I did, it soon felt like second nature.
riding the cap on these really does help to dial that in quickly and maintain it and the solid heft of the razor as well as the excellent balance made zero pressure passes a breeze.
Especially paired with the Glycerin pre shave and Noble Otter incredible cushion and glide.

The AccuTec pro blades are themselves smooth and comfortable, but very noticeably less keen than the Feather DE blades that I'm occustomed to.
So much so that by the end of the second pass I was a little worried that I might not get my usual results, but that worry was unfounded as the third pass was effortless and left nothing behind to speak of.

I had two small weepers on my neck during the first pass which had calmed by the second, but I'm chalking that up to my inexperience with proper angle rather than the razor or blade itself.

I finished off with Neon sun splash for that great instant sooth and heady sherbet scent.

All together an exceptional and very enjoyable first shave with this razor which seems to more than live up to the reputation and I look forward to more.

Hope you all have excellent shaves and days ahead this week!
 
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Johnny Bravo

Johnny Bravo

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30 March 2026
Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (Epic Shave!)
Smoothness: ★★★★★ (BBS Perfection)
Irritation: ★☆☆☆☆ (Zero Burn)

Time of Day: Night 🌃
Blade Uses: 1
Passes: 2
Razor Setting: 7

Razor: Blackland Osprey Titanium Mirror polished.
Blade: Gillette King C
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary
Brush: Highlander Blue G5C fan
Pre-Shave: Mr Myrsol Emulsion
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary edt

Notes: I have not shaved for a few days but the Osprey mowed it all down with so much ease, it's a though there was nothing there to begin with.
 
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