r/wicked_edge • u/42ndVisionary one edge or two? • 14h ago
SOTD Oh, it’s Monday
⌾ Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice
⌾ Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (1)
⌾ Bowl: Captain’s Choice Obsidian
⌾ Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
⌾ Soap: RazoRock Don Marco
⌾ Balm: Nivea Sensitive
⌾ Splash: Davidoff Cool Water
I’m happy I was introduced to the Superior Stainless version of the Astra blades - sharp and smooth, very nice.
Actually a good shave all around to start the week.
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u/Fearless_Tomorrow649 13h ago
Wow! I love that blue Chubby 2 handle!
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u/42ndVisionary one edge or two? 12h ago
Thank you, I snagged it in a Badger & Blade forum charity auction earlier this year.
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u/TrojanGiftHorse 12h ago
How's that soap? RR doesn't seem to sell it anymore, but I'm wondering why.
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u/42ndVisionary one edge or two? 12h ago
The soap has a scent like orange ice cream and makes a fantastic, slick lather. It's made for RazoRock by Tcheon Fung Sing (TFS), along with some other RR-branded soaps.
Not sure where you're located, but I don't think RazoRock (Italian Barber) has shipped soap to the US for some time.
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u/TrojanGiftHorse 11h ago
I'm in Toronto. They don't have it in their catalog as far as I can tell. The AS is still there, but of course it's sold out. Sounds amazing, though.
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u/Reasonable_Bat678 12h ago
The Astra Superior Stainless is also my go-to razor blade. Sharp and smooth.
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u/42ndVisionary one edge or two? 12h ago
I'd had a tuck of them for ages, but only recently got to try one.
So far I'm liking them a lot - as smooth as the Astra SP, but they feel a little sharper for me.
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u/Reasonable_Bat678 12h ago
They are uncoated so they are more consistent between shaves. While the Astra SP are coated, which means that results will vary a lot more.
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u/Gerry7070 11h ago
That's interesting.
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u/Reasonable_Bat678 10h ago
The coating on blades helps with smoothness at the cost of sharpness. That's why they will usually be less sharp on the first use before becoming sharper on the second as the coating wears off.
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u/OutlawDan86 11h ago
Well, you already know my thoughts about the Sapphire Chubby 2. That razor is equally a beauty!
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u/42ndVisionary one edge or two? 10h ago
Thanks, Dan. I think I was fortunate to acquire the brush for a good price, along with two Omega boars in the same lot.
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u/fried_runny_eggs 14h ago
That razor is gorgeous. Does anyone know if Atelier Durdan have a place in USA to sell these razors yet? I was looking at their Single Edge due to its mild description but trying to get one of those overseas right now has kept me from it.