July 23 SOTD
Straight Razor Shave #383
10/8 Max Sprecher (66)
Catie's Bubbles Tuxedo Brush
Cella SS
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS
	
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It's been awhile since Max came out to play. In fact, it was May 31 and that has been the longest stretch without using this razor. It was my first custom razor and it's been in my collection just over 2 years.
Anyway, Cella never disappoints other the quality of its lather and its slickness. It's one of the easiest soaps to make a lather regardless of the method. Here is my bowl lather:
	
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I had enough lather for 3 passes which I did and another 3 passes for my headshave using my Fatboy (not shown) on setting 9 with a Gillette Winner blade.
Yes, I did a rare 3 passes with a straight. Lol!
After 2 passes, Max gave me a near BBS shave, but he was feeling a little tuggy so I refreshed the blade on my pasted strop, then hit it on the linen and leather.
The third pass was with the grain and it went smoothly as I ended the shave with a error free BBS result. I also got a cueball smooth headshave as well.
I didn't get any alum feedback anywhere so I was quite pleased. Witch hazel was splashed on my face, neck and dome and it was followed with the cooling Aqua Velvet Ice Blue aftershave.  Have a great day guys!
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