Break-in progress has seemingly stalled for the brush. I don't feel any day-to-day changes anymore, but the tips haven't split yet, so I'm getting curious about when this might start, as I expect a significant change in how the brush feels at that point. I might have to continue this break in through Straightember.
Very nice early morning shave.
Straightember++;
Hell yeah!! Maybe I'll make it a Boaring Straightember. I kinda miss Raw Hoggin'.
August 23, 2024
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Loaded light today because apparently @sahenders only uses 1 gram per shave?! I used 1.6 today. Lather was fine, but I do prefer using twice as much 🤓.
August 23, 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
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave. $headless $FriodomRiders #NoStrop
This was my first 3-pass shave in a very long time. To date, all of my 2-pass shaves have been comfortable and BBS, but closer to BBS-- than BBS++. Today's shave was definitely a DS-BBS shave so:
BBS++;
I plan to continue this 3-pass pattern for the rest of the month. I'm way out of practice with it.
AA24 - Day 23 - Fougère Friday
Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
Blade: Gillette Platinum [23]
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Splash
Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Druantia - Eau de Parfum
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Happy Friday!