Thanks Jim , and yes I'm taking it to its limit. At this rate , I may not need to buy blade for a year or more. Just bought a mixed pack of Russian steel last week .
Catchup Report, continuing this week theme of big American steel and Chiseled Face. In conclusion the more time I spent with the soap more it improved. If I add to much water it seems to break down quickly. It is at it's best when kept thick, which is not ideal for straight razors. I enjoy the scent so I will save this for when I wear the perfume and use a DE or SE. Thursday Shave: Irritation A Closeness A Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+ Razor: Brian Brown 7/8 half hollow Strop: Mastro Livi Brush: Rooney Pre: Nivea Soap: Chiseled Face AS: Enhanced Florida Water AS, L’Occitane ASB Scent: Zoologist Civet Friday Shave Irritation A+ Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+ Razor: Mike Martinez 8/8 near wedge Strop: Mastro Livi Brush: Handle by Jason, Omega knot Pre: Proraso Soap: Chiseled Face AS: Speick AS, L’Occitane ASB Scent: Zoologist Rhinoceros
Day 20. (Again? This time for sure!) Much better day than yesterday. Three passes with the Dovo, and finished with with the Timor open comb. No blood, no hot spots.
Thank you, Jason. I'm the wrong guy to ask about synthetics. They all feel the same to me. I do have a tuxedo in a Jayaruh handle that I haven't used yet. Brushing and splaying it on my face it feels as it may have a bit more backbone than my others. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Wow Robert, sounds like your almost ready for a full straight shave! Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
Getting there, Andrew. I could probably get by now with just the straight if all I wanted was to look presentable.
