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  • gcgallant
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    1 year ago

    July 5, 2023

    • Brush: Parker Travel Brush 18mm Silvertip
    • Razor: Parker A1R Travel Razor
    • Blade: Gillette Nacet (2)
    • Lather: Cremo - Palo Santo - Cream
    • Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
    • Post Shave: Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave

    2 passes. Face lather. Good shave.

    My overall shave result was as good as any other 2-pass shave that I get; BBS in most areas. For me, this is the perfect level of closeness as a daily shaver.

    Two years ago, when I moved back to DE shaving, I would have been completely happy with Cremo which I did, in fact, pick up at my local drugstore. Today, though, I’m just spoiled for choice of shaving soaps that are just exceptional. There’s really no comparison between today’s popular artisan offerings and a store-bought shaving cream.

    However, Cremo did the job. This shaving cream is designed to be lathered by hand. I used the tiny travel brush that is pictured. Cremo builds into a very thin, slick lather. I’m sure I over-hydrated it, but I did manage to get two passes and neck fixups out of that brush.

    No issues with the razor, or with the blade, but I’m fortunate that I rarely have them regardless of what I use.

  • sgrdddy
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    1 year ago

    Prep: Splash of Cool Water
    Razor: Henson - Aluminum ++
    Blade: Gillette - Platinum (4)
    Lather: Stirling Mutton Tallow - Port-au-Prince
    Brush: Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL (21 uses)
    Post Shave: Stirling - Agar


    Gear Pic :: Video

    ䷀ General Notes

    Trying a different blade in the Henson, and more Stirling soap!

    ䷀ Razor and Blade Notes

    (Henson - Aluminum ++ ::: Gillette - Platinum ‹4 uses›)

    Another blade that works well in the Henson. Not as efficient as the Kai, but still got a great shave by the end, and no hint of irritation.

    Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 4 out of 5 (Very Good)

    ䷀ Soap Notes

    (Stirling Mutton Tallow - Port-au-Prince)

    Them: “Earthy, grassy, and pungently sweet Haitian Vetiver combined with a small but uplifting kick of Lemongrass”

    Scent: My take seems in line with the description above. I really enjoyed this one during the shave.

    Scent Strength: 6/10, nicely present during shaving.

    Lather… A little bit wetter than perfect, but still worked so well. Skin feels so nourished with this soap base.

    Hydration: Wet End of Perfect (for me)

    • 15 sec load with a Lightly-Wet brush
    • 20 ml (4.1 tsp) added to build the lather
    • = 5 passes of lather

    Bowl: Dollar Tree DIY Bowl w Glass Beads

    ䷀ Brush Notes

    (Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL ‹21 uses›)

    Same: soft tips but rest of bristle strong backbone. Splays pretty easily the first 33% or so.


    During the Shave Feel:
      Cheeks: Felt blade but comfortable
      Neck: Felt blade but comfortable
    After the Shave Closeness:
      Cheeks: Near BBS - About as close as I’ll ever get
      Neck: Cut flush to where I just see the tips (above average for me)


    Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet

  • spj_hook
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    1 year ago

    Wednesday, July 5, 2023

    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Adagio Soap
    • Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush, 27mm
    • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (H3)
    • Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (3)
    • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Adagio Aftershave Balm

    After a few attempts I’ve realized I don’t like this razor and blade combo. But what I do like is having mentholated soap and balm for these steamy summer days.

    Also, thank you to @PorkButtsNTaters666 for posting the missing threads today!