View attachment 231709
August 3rd
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements SS, ASB & AS/C - Atmotic
Toyo 777
Zenith Synthetic
Awesome fun mid morning shave (after another bike ride). Overloaded the Zenith for a face lather day, first pass was a bit dry, but it worked. Some razors in my arsenal complain about a thick lather, but this Toyo 777 has a very shallow angle for optimal growth reduction. Spine riding fun on any flat surface, just barely a half spine for other areas. This 6/8 blade has a slightly thinner spine compared to most Solingen straights. However, even with a thin spine and being a hollow grind, this razor shaves like a quarter hollow...it's very stiff steel, has little flex and audible feedback while shaving. Some extra hardening must happen in the Tokyo factory. Second lather I ran the brush under running water, much better creamy cushion result. 2nd pass had a set down/blade start error on the flat of my chin, just a nick revealed, never ran crimson.Third lather and pass was clean up for jawline and neck, lots of skin stretching & chasing the baby, easily caught, a little buffing was all that's required.
Atmotic is an awesome aroma, spicy and very long lasting for me. PAA's Scent Profile: Atmotic quite cleverly evokes the spirit of travel. Aged Oak, Dogwood, Patchouli and Ginger! Rich, Bold, Well-Traveled and Cultured.
Hope everyone has a great Monday!
Click to expand...
