Brush: Chisel and Hound Ambrosia Maple with 26 mm synthetic Maggard knot
Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC1 (1922-1929?)
Blade: Feather FHS-10
Lather: House of Mammoth Mood Indigo
Aftershave: Noble Otter Barrbarr
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman
Missed opportunity today:
As I noted after yesterday’s evening shave, the blade is already done after 4 shaves, so I switched to a new blade mid-XTG pass, and the difference was impressive. Then it hit me: I have an AutoStrop razor, I should have tried stropping the blade first 🤦😅. Luckily, these blades seem to be garbage when it comes to edge retention, so I’ll have another chance in about two shaves.
I admit, that the stropping part of the AutoStrop razor (that give it that steam punk look) is what I think is cool about its design. I have a feeling that stropping won’t solve problems with that blade, though :)
Mammoth Monday Mood
Missed opportunity today:
As I noted after yesterday’s evening shave, the blade is already done after 4 shaves, so I switched to a new blade mid-XTG pass, and the difference was impressive. Then it hit me: I have an AutoStrop razor, I should have tried stropping the blade first 🤦😅. Luckily, these blades seem to be garbage when it comes to edge retention, so I’ll have another chance in about two shaves.
I would have expected an AutoStrop razor to handle this for you 🤔
AutoStrop: false advertisement for over a century.
I admit, that the stropping part of the AutoStrop razor (that give it that steam punk look) is what I think is cool about its design. I have a feeling that stropping won’t solve problems with that blade, though :)
The stropping part is cool and all, but have you seen how the blade and blade stops are aligned on this thing? I just love that click
You’re right, it won’t. I mean, I’m gonna try, but only because it looks fun