Catch up SOTD Posts
First up
Muhle Feather AS R41 2011 - razor head on loan from
@Primotenore
Feather blade (1)
2Tone tall Synthetic
Stirling Unscented Sheep - mutton tallow
Monster Brut - courtesy of
@Hembree
I dedicated time to really focus on my shaving skills to hit target #1 comfort, and target #2 closeness. My lack of rush paid off today.
I found a slight edginess which is my normal for shave 1 on a Feather, maybe a bit more than milder tools. It only lasted during the shave.
I followed Joseph’s recommendation to make the final pass WTG to be beneficial. I still preceded it with ATG.
I say this all the time about Stirling Mutton tallow soaps.....Glorious Stanks aside, I’ve not used better.
I rate this tool at 3 levels, cutting hair aggressively, cutting skin, or not cutting anything. Today I managed to hold the first.
A wonderful shave result! This piece would not find a permanent place for me since I don’t crave this kind of closeness, but it is really fun test driving it.
Brut for the finish. It doesn’t get any better.
I’ll want a few more operatunities before I send her home.
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Second up - a straight showdown
Stirling Mountain Man Software
Simpson Emperor 2 brush
Thiers-Issard 275 1175 6/8 extra hollow grind
Dovo 300 5/8 half hollow
The first shave with the TI was right out of the box. A little edgy for my taste, so I refined on some cBN pasted balsa strops.
This razor with all of the defects of a French handmade piece delivered marvelous results. I’ll take the warps and frowns any day in exchange for a shaver like this.
Alternating in is my first straight demonstrating like usual the mildness one would expect.
Comparing the 2 heads up leads me to believe my starter needs a jump start. No tape, and honing on crowned surface stones this time. If I can’t get a blistering new edge on this piece it ain’t worth keeping especially when every other straight currently outperforms it.
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