August 22, 2024
Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 14 Full Hollow Square Point
Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave
Fragrance: Guerlain - Jicky - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave. $headless $FriodomRiders #NoStrop
We have 9 days to go and I'm still loving this. I need to change things up. Tomorrow, I'll add a third "ignore the grain" pass to my repetoire.
AA24 - Day 22 - Trouble in Paradise
Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
Blade: Gillette Platinum [22]
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Trouble Maker - Splash
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Gothique - Eau de Parfum
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Well this blade is now testing my technique and pressure management. I managed a DFS with no irritation, but the blade is definitely past its prime.
Just when I think the boar stank is subsiding, it comes back with a vengeance. Are there trapped pockets of stench hiding in this knot? What is going on?
The line up today was pleasant. Trouble Maker and Fougère Gothique are both earthy, smokey, and excellent.
Weekly Tub Check: 176g (∆ -8)
Does that seem low? I do a 20-30 second load and I get enough lather for at least 2 passes. Even at that it still takes a couple minutes to dial in properly.
My average so far is 3 grams. I used less today, 1.6, and had enough for 3+ passes with a synthetic, but the lather quality was a tad under what I prefer. I'm a self-proclaimed hate-loader, and always preach "use more soap", so that's where my surprise comes from!
August 22, 2024
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Progress Album
Wow, 5.5 grams of soap today. The lather was amazing though. If someone told me this was Omnibus I would have believed them.
Single digits now, AA is flying by.