NOVember!!!
November 17 - Qshave Focus
Razor - Qshave Futur Clone
Blade -
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Soap - Truefitt & Hill 1805
Brush - Jayaruh #46
Post - Alum
From here on out there's only one setting on the Futur. Mine. Wide open at 6 and ready to either shave or strip bark. Whatever's needed for the day. I'll be using some blades that have performed well for me in trials, and are not Russian. I've chosen the Treet Platinum, Treet New Steel, Gillette Platinum Plus (Brazil), Kai, and to start with tonight, the Israeli Red Personna. This is a blade I've only used in trials along with its cousins by different names but who all seem to perform the same. It will be an interesting comparison to the Qshave American Personna.
Truefitt & Hill 1805 with the JR46 tonight and I can now say, after two successful lathers with it, that I have this soap dialed in. Great lather, slick, nice and cushy and not at all difficult to get that way. Once you get the water right, at least, and I seem to have the formula figured out.
With the razor wide open it's just so easy to get a great first pass. The Qshave Personna was rough. Not serious enough the first night to cause problems, but on the second night it was getting worse fast. The Israeli Personna - smooth, effective and comfortable, just like in its trials. The second pass was just as easy and comfortable. I used diagonal "X" patterns on the neck to touch up and finish and the baby is in the house. Alum is just slightly warm on my neck. No worries.
I like this razor when it's on my namesake setting. And this blade is a winner with it as well. I'll stick with it a couple more days and just enjoy the shaves. Have a great weekend! The last before Thanksgiving!
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