"One Blade/OneRazor/One Soap in February" Challenge

[Errol]

Now that the finish line is approaching with only two shaves to go (who's counting) it all seams so simple. Like most others, it's the lack of variety that is the killer. Roll on March so I can change the ingredients around.

 

[eggbert]

Think I just had my last shave for the month - the blade was getting a bit scratchy after two solid months of use, even if I did have a week off at the start of the month due to sickness.

//edit It's not a leap year is it?

 

[Errol]

Razor: Ikon B2 Slant
Blade: Polsilver
Soap: Phoenix & Beau Oberon
Brush: Mondial Silver Tip

I do not know what the problem was. 40 years ago I would have got two months out of a blade, shave every day and not even think about it. A bit of knowledge, spoilt rotten by choice and I'm concerned about getting 14 shaves out of a blade. Getting soft Errol. This time I used my favourite razor and I can now understand why it's my favourite. Confidence inspiring, takes any blade thrown at it and always performs well. Polsilver blade starting to loose the edge but gave a great close shave to the end.

If there is ever another challenge along similar lines I'm going to choose a razor I consider a dog, (razors I just don't get along with) and a non Russian blade but it will not come out of Korea.

Well done to all those who subjected themselves to the challenge.

 

[Razor Burn]

One blade/One Razor/One soap in February - Total shaves 26
Brush: RR 400
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R4)
Blade: Derby
Soap: RR xXx

Congratulations to all my fellow challengers It was a blast sharing the experience and look forward to similar adventures in the near future

#blade_of_glory

 

[Mark1966]

For all those who competed and completed - PM me your address and some vintage blades will be coming your way.

 

[Greenpike]

15 shaves completed and I don’t need a shave today so my challenge is finished.

It was a worthwhile project as it gets you to nail technique while also rethinking the mad lemming rush to add things to the den. Schick P-30 blade now a little more dull but it could probably do 20 shaves if it had to.

Would definately do again... and I’d probably be a bit more challenging with razor & blade choice. I knew The General & Proline combo would easily do it. The extra rule I gave myself of same aftershave and EdT might be something others want to try. Funny that the Pitralon A/S is still a happy postshave routine but I am totally DONE with the Aqva Amara EdT.

 

[Greenpike]

For all those who competed and completed - PM me your address and some vintage blades will be coming your way.

You’ve been generous enough with me so I won’t take you up on it BUT thanks yet again for supporting all of us here.

 

[Razor Burn]

15 shaves completed and I don’t need a shave today so my challenge is finished.

It was a worthwhile project as it gets you to nail technique while also rethinking the mad lemming rush to add things to the den. Schick P-30 blade now a little more dull but it could probably do 20 shaves if it had to.

Would definately do again... and I’d probably be a bit more challenging with razor & blade choice. I knew The General & Proline combo would easily do it. The extra rule I gave myself of same aftershave and EdT might be something others want to try. Funny that the Pitralon A/S is still a happy postshave routine but I am totally DONE with the Aqva Amara EdT.

Well done champ! Better shaver for the experience and would definately take part again

 

[Ferret619]

28 on the derby... to celebrate I’m going to the dentist

 

[eggbert]

For all those who competed and completed - PM me your address and some vintage blades will be coming your way.

You and your bloody Polsilvers @borked.


Oh

 

[Ferret619]

28 on the derby... to celebrate I’m going to the dentist

Went to the dentist, got drilled a lot and not can say....
Yay 28 shaves in a derby

 

[SpeedyPC]

Went to the dentist, got drilled a lot and not can say....
Yay 28 shaves in a derby

Do you flip your derby over after each shave? to reach your maximum total shaves

 

[Ferret619]

Do you flip your derby over after each shave? to reach your maximum total shaves

Nah, it just sits there in the razor on the shelf.

 

[Razor Burn]

28 on the derby... to celebrate I’m going to the dentist

An excellent achievement good sir. Well done

 

[Maxime D.]

I tip off my hat to you guys for participating, and invite everyone to celebrate with a drop of the pure.

 

[eggbert]

28 on the derby... to celebrate I’m going to the dentist

I'd guessed you were a glutton for punishment, now I know.

 

[Ferret619]

I'd guessed you were a glutton for punishment, now I know.

I’ll just strop this one and do another month!!

 

[Mark1966]

Remember to PM me if you completed this for some vintage blades

 

[Ferret619]

Remember to PM me if you completed this for some vintage blades

I did it for the glory

 

[Scotty]

Well done everybody!!! Didn't see anyone drop the ball and really quite enjoyed the feeling of not having to "choose a weapon"..... Quite pleased that the restriction is gone now and I can knock some dust off some of my unused soaps