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Sept 24th
Proraso PS - Red
Proraso Single Blade SC - Wood & Spice
Hoshi Tombo 8000
Jayaruh #288
Art of Shaving - Sandalwood & Cypress Cologne Intense
3 pass DFS+. Hadn't used the Jayaruh Oak #288 in quite some time. Thought it would be a good match for the Proraso Single Blade SC....and it definitely was. The Proraso PS and Single Blade SC mix....just slickery slick shaving lather goodness. The Hoshi Tombo 8000 made 3 buttery smooth and effortless passes for a DFS+. No nicks or shenanigans. The Wood & Spice version of the Proraso SC has a very woodsy/peppery fragrance, so I followed it with a similar fragrance (to my nose), the AoS Sandalwood & Cypress.
Last night, the HT 8000 saw a new progression of maintenance recommended by Derek, owner of J3Customs, a current Straight and Kamisori bladesmith artisan. Started with a ceramic Shapton 12k, then onto a pasted strop progression (14k, 50k, 100k), and finished with an Ezra Arthur Bridle Linen & Leather strop. Hard to see in the image (better next time), but the honed edge is a mirror, matching the blade itself.
Busy day today....Dad has 2 doctor visits, so between that and taxi duty for the girls....I'll be checking in as I can.
Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!
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