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July 4th
Proraso PS Red
WWB 2 band badger
WK King of Oud
Drew Dick 5/8
Gentlemen Jon's Alum
Thayers WH Rose
AoS Oud Suede Cologne
One of the last (really!) RAD purchases. A Drew Dick 5/8 Extra Full Hollow custom, scales appear to be a variant of tiger wood. Slight grin in the blade. Purchased this razor from
@Keithmax. We started chatting 2nd week of June, and between our travels, just received yesterday. Before shipping to me, Keith did his magic on it, honing/stropping & oiling. I only cleaned off the oil, and went to work.
Early morning shave...just getting to post. 2.5 pass DFS. Man oh man....this razor is SHARP. Feather Pro SE or DE blade serious business sharp. On the 4th landing.....it bit me as the swipe landed a bit too stationary. Mid right cheek. Won't scar, but it's a character builder scratch for the day. That's OK though, nothing Alum and WH couldn't fix. Had to get back on the horse.....the DD gave audible feedback for every remaining swipe. It is a light razor between the extra full hollow grind, and the scales....this razor demands a firm hold with planned pressure and deliberate guidance to get it's work done. The blade point is also more pronounced than my other straights, and felt an 'almost' oops from it a couple times (no crimson found though). Did my usual N-S, S-N passes everywhere, then XTG buffing on the lower neck. Nice and DFS smooth for the day.
The Wild West Brushworks 2 band badger and Wholly Kaw created a concoction of creamy well hydrated Oud smelling lathery bliss. Super fun, great aroma application. Topped it off with some Thayers witch hazel, and a few spritzes of AoS Oud Suede. Smelling great for spectating at the morning parade.
Tomorrow starts our family summer vacation. Shave reports....maybe. Keeping it simple though, probably the Dart and some SC tubes.
Hope everyone has a Fabulous Fourth of July!
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