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)
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)
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