August 12, 2023
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
- Razor: Weck Sextoblade (Straight Shave 293)
- Blade: Kismet (12)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
- Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Kismet Blade - Losing My Edge
#Monthofweckoning
I tried another slurry lather shave. 13 minutes. I loaded too heavily which required adjusting the lather hydration on both passes. Naturally, this made more of a mess which triggered my OCD and diverted my attention from shaving. Then I got carried away with enjoying shave-feel on the first pass. I was actually surprised at the 13 minute time. I expected to find that I had spent 20 minutes on a "quick" shave today.
~~Stockholm~~ Solingen syndrome is starting. I found myself thinking that I should just use 70th Anniversary until it is gone. And I think I'm Wecking my appreciation for my growing straight razor collection. Straight razors. Who needs them? You have to strop them, hone them, keep them from rusting. That's an awful lot of bother.
No SOTD pic. I had an idea for a simple composition, but ran out of energy yesterday. I have added a photo to the edge album, though. This is more of a status photo than one that shows something new. I think the edge feels slightly duller than when new, but the condition is pretty stable.