Very nice photo! Honestly, the second or third use is just magic on a fresh Frio edge that has been really pushed for sharpness. The first shave or two helps it to settle in a little.
gcgallant
September 28, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Ralf Aust 5/8 Stainless Full Hollow Spanish Point
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Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Very nice shave today. I used another Elysian soap. Olympus is more high key and subtle than El Dorado, but very enjoyable. The soap base is harder than your typical artisan soap, and it starts a little sudsier, but it becomes thick and dense with a little work.
September 27, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Ralf Aust 5/8 Full Hollow Spanish Point
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Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I enjoy this soap. Very nice base and there's something attractive about the scent. There's not one component to it that stands out. Just very peasing.
September 26, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Dubl Duck Pearl Duck 6/8 Full Hollow
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Lather: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Instead of following this theme exactly, I'm honoring the only president to have Marilyn Monroe sing Happy Birthday to him.
I have not taken data on this, but I’m convinced that a well formed edge will last 60-70 shaves if a loaded strop (Cr2O3) is used every 10 shaves or so in addition to regular stropping with every shave.
Wedcrafts Witchesday++;
That's a stretch, but I like it a lot! :)
September 25, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Dubl Duck 5/8" Full Hollow
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Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I haven't done a Black Watchday in a while. I forgot how good this trifecta is!
edge is showing first signs of wear after 24 uses
I tend to just want a new edge somewhere between 12 and 15 uses. I'm convinced that most razors can easily go 30-40 uses with a good starting edge and reasonable care with stropping.
Wow! What a setup! Hell yeah!
September 24, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
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Lather: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great scent on this trifecta. There's an slight underlying smokiness to it that's not in the notes but that I really enjoy.
Firefighter++;
That one is such a winner!
I'm looking forward to TabOKtober!