01/02/21
Pre: Shower
Brush: Silver Birch Brushes - Cocobolo
Soap: Signature Soap Danum
Razor: Vector / SS Hawk "A"
Blade: Feather PB (1) / (1)
Post shave: Cold water splash, TC's Infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Barts Balm Cinnamon & Patchouli Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: Signature Soap Danum

Comparing the Vector and Hawk today, shaving one side of the face with each,
Both very smooth, both feel nice on the skin during the shave. Very little between them as far as the shave finish goes.
The Vector is a lot more manoeuvrable due to the smaller head and seems more balanced as the Hawk seems a bit top heavy and wants to "drop / twist" forward, probably due to the Over-hang of the offset head.
Saying that the A plate shaves very similarly in terms of efficiency, i found the STD plate was too mild during the first couple of trial passes.
Do i need one? probably not. Is it worth having one - Most definitely.
So a BBS comfortable finish, i will see how they go for a few more shaves and how the blades react.
Stay Safe and enjoy your day All.

So whose a fan of Arko?

I only used Arko Shave Stick for 5 or 6 years and didn't miss any variety. 
Recently I tried the Arko Sensitive, tube cream. At first I was looking for the old Arko Iced Mint which was a great menthol. But it appears they don't make a menthol anymore} :>(

So finally I pick up this Bb cream... Nothing special, except it face lathers to a thick lubricating lather that really, I mean REALLY positions my whiskers so I get those BBS strokes. I did it! I'm getting really close shaves in record time... Even though I'm not in a hurry.. Lately it's like one pass with the cream and one Fuzzy patented witch hazel pass and I'm good to go!

I can't imagine anything replacing the Arko or Williams sticks or Cakes... But this cream is smoking!!!

I just got my Hussy in the mail. First impression is that it weighs more than it looks. My other Schick is very light so I am surprised about that. I will be cleaning it and then posting pictures!

I've been a member of 6 other different wet shaving forums, I was recommend from another friend to checkout this forum.

So here I am and how many Aussie Wet Shavers do we have on TOST.

Cheers.

I has just arrived. I found it for a good price and had to get it. I am going to clean it and sanitize it and will post pictures. Is there anyway to see what year it was made?

[Review] RazoRock Hawk V2 AL Hulk Green

My SE champion is the Colonial Razors The General V1 AL.
Since I bought it I have tried various others.
But in the end, every confrontation was to its advantage.

In addition to the technical characteristics, it had a great price.
Especially for those who bought it during the launch phase.
Unfortunately, the model quickly went out of production.

At the time, the RazoRock Hawk V1 had just been released.
But it had little to offer compared to the CR.
After a while the aluminum V2 arrived.
Which over time has been enriched with very beautiful anodized liveries.
This green, as well as the Electric Blue, have always attracted me.

The RR offers today many advantages:
• performance
• colors
• aluminum
• price

To date I am sure to recommend this razor.
For those who want to try an SE razor for the first time.
But also for those who already love the superior capabilities of Artist Club (AC) blades, and are looking for a light or colored razor.
Given the very advantageous price, compared to direct contenders, some I have read choose it as a backup / travel razor.

Performance is related to the blade.
But the manufacture is of value.

Weight and balance are optimal.
In the hand it is absolutely accurate.
I find it very pleasant.

Basically the weights and balances are similar:
• Total RR 36g | CR 44g
• Head RR 13g | CR 18g
• Handle RR 23g | CR 26g
• Balance RR 36% / 64% | CR 40% / 60%

But the feeling is different.
The elongated teardrop shape of the CR handle, combined with the slightly better balance, makes the feeling more natural.
Especially considering my back grip technique.

However these are minor differences. Finding a (in my opinion) beautiful razor, at the right price, in aluminum, with a long but light handle and therefore better balanced (greater efficiency of the material) today is not easy. This I believe is. Definitely !!!

And looks very nice in SOTD.

This cream is for sensitive skin but any time I use it I get a burning sensation. Have any of you experience this with TOBS shaving cream? I had a similar reaction to Tabac but I have used it and no longer have that with Tabac. I am just going to keep using TOBS and see if it goes away like Tabac.

Picked up a pair of Williams Shave Sticks. They are in glass and labeled “Guest Size”.

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I find this experience very relaxing!!!
https://www.google.com/search?q=steve+jo...on+fatigue
Here the SOTDs. (link)

Today I killed it.
Using just one helps to really understand it.

Hello to the good people of tost3. I have not posted in some time and now finally made the move to this third website. Life has been busier than expected and time for making posts was zero. However, I am back now from a long hiatus from which I would like some recommendations on razors that are good and cheap.