SOTD 3/4/21
Stirling software, Dunshire flavored
2019 LE flattop brush by Jason
Merkur-Muhle 30c R41 2011 edition
Gillette Silver Blue on (1)
Getting in another operatunity to use the unobtainium 2011 R41 head on loan from
@Primotenore here.
Today.........I had a delightful shave, of which I don’t think I’ve had better in the DE category.
I used a GSB because it is my shavette fave. And I used the short skinny Merkur 30c handle........uh, because it was there. Wow, it was the perfect combo for me. GSB’s cut very well and the smoothness on edge is superior. I wasn’t at all sure I’d like this skinny little handle, but it turned out to be the perfect fit for a sensitive control on angle and pressure. If the Muhle head were mine, this would be the setup I’d use.
Following the Keith and Primo guide calling for a WTG pass on closing, I just reversed my sequence. I’ve never done an ATG pass out of the gate till today........hmmmm, painless it was! I still had to make my final 1/2 pass ATG to get what I wanted. My expectations were exceeded.
These experiments are what the 30DC philosophy mean to me. A 30 day rule with this setup would teach much.
Joseph, thank you for your generosity and trust with this wonderful piece from your collection. I’d like one or two more shaves before she comes home.
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