DE SOTD, Thursday, August 1st 2024
Razor : Yaqi 2nd generation 316 SSP Mellon head with a Yaqi Chippendale 316 SSP handle. Mfg 2023>, mid range. Excellent machining, finish and design QC. Very hard top cap to machine IMO as a machinist with experiences of all types. I really enjoy using this razor but I have not mastered the chin area quite yet with the odd wipper with 2nd Gen mellon razor. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning.
Blade : Personna Red(4) sharp and smooth excellent longevity. Top tier blade for a lot of my razors when used.
Soap : Razorock blue barber, very nice scented cologne type of scent that is not offensive to my nose but it is artificial I suppose + excellent lather qualities. Very good deal when they had a "what the puck" sale on with different fragrances years ago.
Brush : Yaqi"Aqua" 24mm, high mountain 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice over all brush, this is a different species of badger than other common silvertip knots that are used IMO.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock Blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
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or CCS,DFS,
BBs + no irritation + 1 tiny chin weeper=
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Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Yaqi Mellon razor with a Personna red blade.
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Have some great shaves!
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