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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

March 18, 2024

  • Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger

  • Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16 Celluloid Full Hollow

  • Lather: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nera - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nera - Balm

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Wonderful shave today, and it was a test shave for a new edge on this Heljestrand. I did make a video of this one too, because this razor is moving on to a new owner.

I find these PannaCrema soaps have very refreshing scents, and I enjoy the lightness of the soap base.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

That's the razor you have a fancier similar version of, right?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yes, that's right. The other one is a Söderfors Extra Specialstål. It is older and has an extra hollow grind (I think). I bought it off of eBay and it had geometry issues (probably why the seller dumped it). In fixing the geometry, I also lowered the bevel angle slightly. The combination of bevel angle and grind make that MK No. 31 very special.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

bevel angle and grind make that MK No. 31 very special

Plus that extra specialstål 🙂

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

It is different. Takes an amazing edge, but I don't want to go overboard about that. The standard MK No. 31 is not a slouch by any means.