August 20, 2023
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
- Razor: Weck Sextoblade (Straight Shave 301)
- Blade: Kismet (20)
- 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 really focused on technique in today's shave. I wondered if a blade with 20 shaves on it could give me the level of comfort and closeness that it did on day one; allowing that I am much more familiar with this setup than I was on day one. Anyway, I have a BBS shave with no fixups needed in my trouble areas.
For technique, I am paying attention to what the unique dimensions of this razor can do. In particular, because of its shape, I can get it into areas that won't fit a wider razor. And this razor cuts a very low angles. It cuts better and much more comfortably this way.
I added an image to the edge album today. This is more about recording the condition than showing anything new. The edge is still in great shape.
I haven't talked about the brush much this month other than to note how comfortable and ergonomic the handle is. The AP Shave Co Titanium knot is the only synthetic I have that has changed over time. Luckily it has changed for the better. When it was new, it just had too much backbone for me. I did some bowl lathering with it where I emphasized spaying the knot and that helped a little. Using it everyday this month, though, has done the trick. The backbone, now, is just right to allow easy loading of soap and the knot splays more easily which highlights the softness of the tips.
Enjoy your Sunday!