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Prep: Splash of Cool Water
Razor: Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 Open Comb
Blade: Gillette - Nacet (Marathon) (542)
Lather: Black Ship Grooming - X Tenth Anniversary
Brush: Declaration Grooming - B7 Viking Ivory (3 uses)
Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - History 101
Gear Pic :: Video
䷀ General Notes
Will the base from Blackship Grooming work with the Slurry Lather method? Yep, sure enough. Works great.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 - Open Comb ::: Gillette - Nacet - M ‹542 uses›)
As usual for the Nacet: tuggy on pass 1, then fine after. Close shave.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 2 out of 5 (Okay)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Black Ship Grooming - X Tenth Anniversary)
Them: "Pineapple, bay rum, and cedarwood"
Me: fruity, yes, and I'm glad to say I didn't pick up much of the bay. light woody to balance it out. Very pleasant, but not complex.
Scent Strength: 4/10, lightly present during shaving.
Lather... This base worked well with the Slurry Lather method.
On the third or fourth pass, I did add a bit more water. and my last pass was able to be worked into that final creamy lather to top it off with some luxury feel.
With all the hydration this method uses, I think it puts this base in a very good light.
Bowl: No Bowl
䷀ Brush Notes
(Declaration Grooming - B7 Viking Ivory ‹3 uses›)
Comfy and pretty easy to splay.
During the Shave Feel:
Cheeks: Just a little tugging
Neck: Just a little tugging
After the Shave Closeness:
Cheeks: Close Shave
Neck: Several hairs are showing some tip length (still a pretty good shave)
Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet
Good to see you, sgr! Have you been posting regularly? I just happened to click on this thread from yesterday but usually don't go back in time.