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August 19th
Ariana & Evans SS & AS - Kaizen
Jason's TSD 30DC 2019 w/Omega boar
Hoshi Tombo 8000 Kamisori
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ASB - Star Jelly
Hadn't used the HT Kamisori in awhile...it was screaming for a chance again. Went a round through the pasted strop progression (14k/50k/100k/200k paste on mounted leather, then a final hanging linen and leather strop for clean up) to achieve the awesome mirror edge. It didn't disappoint. 2.5 smooth passes for a DFS+, just missed a patch on the right jawline. No bloodshed. This blade is light, super nimble with great balance, love using the front square tip for the nostril shadows. Chasing a single stray whisker is no problem. Fabulous A&E Kaizen lather, whipped up by
@jtspartan's 30dc handle knotted with an Omega boar. Bowl and face lathering bliss, incredible skin feel from the yogurty A&E goodness. Small dose of the PAA Star Jelly followed by the matching A&E after shave. Great start of the day.
A&E's Kaizen.....complex fresh & fruity aroma, dries down with near zero sillage. Their description: Mandarin, Calabrian Bergamot, Lemon Peel, Neroli, Honeysuckle, Green Apple, Rose, Tobacco Absolute, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedarwood.
Playing around with reflections between the anvil and razor....fun polished mirror finishes. The amber scales actually match the brush handle color as you can see in the reflection....however, even with the slightest off angle of light, show darker when not flat to the camera sensor plane.
Hope everyone has a Wonderful Wednesday!
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